Sr Project Manager - Marketing, Product & Sales Portfolio (7941)

We are seeking a seasoned Sr Project Manager to lead and deliver initiatives that improve scalability, efficiency, and execution across Marketing, Product, and Sales teams. This role is execution-oriented and some key areas this role will support - process optimization, operating model improvements, new system implementations, system upgrades and cross-functional delivery. This is a hybrid role (3 days in the office) based out of our San Leandro Office. Ideal candidate is structured, proactive, and comfortable driving clarity in complex, and ambiguous environments. Program Planning, Delivery & Reporting Leading end-to-end delivery of operational and transformation initiatives, including process redesign, workflow optimization, system implementations and upgrades, etc. Translating business and operational needs into clear project plans, milestones, and deliverables Supporting intake, prioritization, and sequencing of projects across multiple teams Building and managing detailed project plans, timelines, and resource needs Tracking progress against milestones, identifying risks and issues, and proactively mitigating them Providing clear, concise status updates to stakeholders and leadership Cross-Functional Leadership Partnering closely with cross functional teams across the organization managing dependencies and handoffs across teams to ensure smooth execution Facilitating working sessions, decision forums, and executive readouts Serving as a neutral operator who can align diverse perspectives toward outcomes Partnering with stakeholders to assess current-state processes across Marketing, Product, and Sales, identifying gaps, inefficiencies, and root causes impacting speed, quality, and predictability Partnering with stakeholders to design and document future-state processes Driving adoption of new processes through change management, training, and enablement Change Management & Adoption Partnering closely with the Organizational Change Manager to develop rollout plans to ensure successful adoption of new tools, processes, and operating models Coordinating training, communications, and documentation Measuring effectiveness post-implementation and driving continuous improvement Assisting with other responsibilities based on business needs About You 7+ years of experience as a Project Manager leading operational, transformation, or process improvement initiatives Experience in Retail, eCommerce, B2B or B2C environments Proven experience supporting Marketing Operations, Product Operations, Sales, or similar functions Strong working knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, hybrid, and waterfall) Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with multiple stakeholders Excellent facilitation, communication, and stakeholder management skills Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities Ability to drive structure and clarity in ambiguous environments Tools & Technical Skills Proficiency with project and work management tools such as JIRA, Confluence, Smartsheet Experience with documentation and visualization tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Lucidchart) Comfort building dashboards, reports, and executive-ready materials Salary & Benefits The salary range for this position is $135,000-145,000 per year. 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