Overview
The Manager, Business Program Management is responsible for supporting the execution of J. Jill’s high priority business and cross functional strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with leadership to coordinate enterprise programs, align priorities, manage dependencies, and provide visibility into execution risks and opportunities.
This position plays a key role in supporting execution by connecting strategic objectives to operational delivery for the Business, in partnership with IT. Role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and program management capabilities with the ability to influence teams across all levels of the organization while maintaining a practical business-focused approach to execution.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives from intake and planning through execution
- Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment to ensure initiative objectives, priorities and deliverables remain coordinated across teams
- Partner with business/functional leaders to establish objectives, milestones, dependencies and success/financial measurements
- Support initiative prioritization and governance processes by coordinating initiative sequencing, dependencies, and execution tracking
- Provide executive-level status updates and visibility into initiative progress, risks, dependencies and key milestones
- Identify risks, escalate issues and recommend mitigation strategies
- Utilize program management tools and templates to support day-to-day and reporting requirements
- Partner with VP to prepare Executive level reviews and materials
- Partner closely with IT Program Management and business teams to coordinate execution across enterprise initiatives
- Support development, validation, and tracking of financial and operational business cases
Benefits, Tailored for You.
- Benefits eligible.
- 401(k) retirement plan with discretionary match and tuition reimbursement.
- Medical, dental, vision, company paid LTD/STD, and generous amount of paid time off.
- Generous associate discount; group discounts on auto, pet and homeowner insurance.
- Discount Marketplace for travel, consumer products, food, auto buying, etc.
- Associate resource groups.
Qualifications
- Strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills
- Ability to present complex ideas in a simple manner
- Experience in presenting to all levels of management including Executives
- Ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent project and time management
- Exceptional communication skills – both written and verbal
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint
- Knowledge of project/program management methodologies
- Ability to resolve business problems, make decisions and prioritize.
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to influence cross functional teams and drive alignment
- Experience in planning and budgeting
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, Finance or related field
- Retail, apparel or consumer-facing industry experience preferred
- MBA preferred
- 5-8+ years’ experience in program management, PMO or Consulting
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of this position.
