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[Brian McCullough]

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Please see If you know anyone who will be coming available for the below
eCommerce PM position. Advanced Thanks for your help.

6 - 12 months contract
 
 Location: RTP, NC
  
  Day to Day (what a typical day or week will look like in this role)

  Supporting and working with digital marketing managers or business owners to develop and strategize the brand's e-commerce and digital presence.  You will be working with colleagues across the Globe to implement new or redesigned eCommerce websites and web based capabilities or designing capabilities utilizing innovative technology for global brands. 
  Support the Business in ideation and conceptualization activities, including: definition of  strategic objectives , project charter, stakeholder analysis and business case
  Drive consistent project delivery through the entire project lifecycle, including: definition of project plans, resource allocation, and management of project risks, scope, schedule, cost, and benefits
  Manage working relationships with key stakeholders, including, executive management, business management, project sponsors, suppliers, and technology management
  Oversee and manage execution of day-to-day project activities. 
  Direct activities of third party suppliers in support of projects within area of responsibility


  What You Will Do

  Role-Specific Responsibilities
  Support the Business in the following pre-ideation tollgate activities:
  o    Determine project objectives, initial project plan, schedule, and budget
  o    Plan resources (initial / high-level)
  o    Develop project business case
  Direct and manage multi-disciplinary teams in the development of plans, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for completion of a project
  Adapt project specifications, plans, and approach to the different concerns and expectations of stakeholders
  Provide direction and guidance on processes to successfully launch new ecommerce websites
  Provide direction and guidance on processes to successfully launch new capabilities within ecommerce websites
  Maintain and share a comprehensive knowledge of the e-business marketplace, processes and capabilities
  Balance the competing demands for quality, scope, schedule, and cost Develop and maintain detailed project plans
  Update monthly project forecast, maintain project budgets (starting in Conceptualization phase)
  Review project proposals or plans to determine effort and schedule requirements and allotment of available resources to various phases of the project, arrange for assignment of project personnel from internal and external sources
  Confer with project staff to outline work plan and to assign duties, responsibilities, and scope of authority
  Direct and coordinate activities of project personnel to ensure the project progresses on schedule and budget
  Review status reports prepared by project personnel and modify schedule or plan as required
  Submit weekly project status report
  Chair weekly project management meetings
  Prepare project reports as required (e.g. Priority Council one-pagers)
  Coordinate intra- and interdepartmental matters necessary to expedite projects
  Facilitate and troubleshoot the solution of problems associated with designing, implementing, leading, and completing projects
  Support Business Analyst in identifying and managing requirements
  Support Program Manager, PMO, and others in developing or continuously improving policies and procedures to support project excellence and continuous improvement
  Develop and prepare special customer surveys and information gathering tools; coordinate survey instruments; direct staff in conducting survey; report survey results; monitor survey success
  Prepare and present clear and concise oral and written communications

  Business Partnership
  Establish and maintain contacts with internal and external stakeholders, to provide information, garner acceptance and support of the project, and ensure that the project meets business needs
  Serve as the principal point of contact for the business and the project team, responding to inquiries and providing information pertaining to the status of assigned projects

  People Management
  Assess training needs of project team members; develops, coordinates, and conducts specialized training  If required
  Establish and maintain effective working relationships


  Qualifications
   
   What You Need To Succeed
   Bachelor's  or Master degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, Information Systems or related discipline and equivalent work experience and training
   Minimum of six years experience with technology-related projects is required, including a minimum of five years of direct project management experience.
   Solid understanding of project management methodologies and hands-on experience in managing all aspects of project delivery, PMI PMP certification desirable.
   Minimum of 2 to 3 years of work experience with project management of e-business related initiatives is required. 
   Work experience managing geographically distributed and culturally diverse work-groups
   Experience managing multiple initiatives
   Ability to lead others to implement new approaches, systems, structures and methods
   Experience in working with Outside Service Providers
   Strong analytical, organizational and decision-making skills
   Demonstrated strong verbal/written communication skills with the ability to simplify and communicate complex issues to multiple audiences like marketing departments, engineers and business managers.
   Process engineering and re-engineering techniques and practices