Overview
On Site
Full Time
Skills
Palo Alto
Operational Excellence
Employee Engagement
Distribution
Product Design
Inventory
Pricing
EMEA
Vendor Relationships
Purchase Orders
Purchasing
Sales
Forecasting
Budget
Brand
Art
Communication
Performance Analysis
Data Manipulation
Auditing
Database
Reporting
Dashboard
Collaboration
Program Evaluation
Benchmarking
Program Management
FOCUS
Retail Operations
Supply Chain Management
Problem Solving
Conflict Resolution
Data Analysis
Modeling
Project Management
Management
Attention To Detail
Graphics Design
Slack
Vendor Management
Business Communications
Marketing
Advertising
Analytical Skill
Microsoft Excel
Job Details
Program Manager
Palo Alto, CA - 2 days / Week - Onsite, Rest Remote
6-month contract (with the potential for extension)
About the Position:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the management and oversight of our global branded gear stores alongside providing analytic support for our global Recognition programs.
This role will involve a blend of strategic oversight, operational excellence, and data-driven insights to enhance our employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Desired Qualifications:
Palo Alto, CA - 2 days / Week - Onsite, Rest Remote
6-month contract (with the potential for extension)
About the Position:
We are seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the management and oversight of our global branded gear stores alongside providing analytic support for our global Recognition programs.
This role will involve a blend of strategic oversight, operational excellence, and data-driven insights to enhance our employee engagement and recognition initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
- Company Branded Merchandise (75%): This position is responsible for executing operational strategies and activities around Branded Gear, including project tracking, production, distribution, fulfillment, product design, systems maintenance and management.
- Manage production, inventory, pricing, merchandise selection for branded gear in company branded merchandise global stores (two global stores, one in the US supporting EMEA regions and one in India supporting APAC region).
- Manage global vendor relationships including contracts, purchase orders, budget, purchasing products, tracking projects, and ensuring deliverables are met.
- Analyze company branded merchandise stores performance, including sales reporting and tracking, purchase forecasting, and budget adherence.
- Provide strong creative input on merchandise design, trend-spotting, and adherence to ***s brand standards.
- Review selected styles and assortments including products, and art choices, and approve all final products for appearance and quality with ***s Marketing Design team.
- Develop internal marketing and communication strategies to promote the stores and drive engagement across the organization.
- Data Analysis: Analyze program data to identify trends, insights, and areas for improvement within the Recognition program.
- Reporting: Develop and maintain comprehensive reports and dashboards to track the performance and impact of the Recognition program.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Collaborate with the Recognition program team and other stakeholders to ensure data-driven decisions support program goals.
- Program Evaluation: Evaluate the effectiveness of recognition initiatives using quantitative and qualitative data to recommend enhancements.
- Benchmarking: Conduct benchmarking analyses to compare the company's recognition practices against industry standards and best practices.
Desired Qualifications:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in program management, with a focus on retail operations, supply chain management, or a related field.
- Strong analytical, project management, and problem-solving abilities
- Expert using Google Sheets and Excel for data analysis and modeling
- Strong time-management, project management and organization skills with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple overlapping projects with attention to detail
- Experience with communications, marketing, and graphic design
- Flexible, fast paced, willing to work with ambiguity and think outside the box
- Experience with Slack and Google Workspace, Agency and vendor management experience
- Bachelors Degree (or equivalent experience) in HR, Business, Communications, Marketing, Advertising, or related field preferred.
Must have solid analytical skills and have demonstrable excel skills including formulas.
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