Project Manager Gift Card Operations

The Gift Card Project Manager is responsible for developing implementation plans for a portfolio of projects that drive The Home Depot Gift Card sales. The Project Manager will manage multiple projects at the Program level, from Discovery through to Delivery. In addition to showing innovative thought leadership, you will be required to utilize core project management, communication, presentation and creative problem solving skills to deliver projects on time. Key Responsibilities 50% Serve as the Business Project Manager for projects supporting Gift Card Strategic Initiatives. Responsibilities may include vendor onboarding and implementation, ongoing product management, sales analysis, assessing IT production issues, and new product development. Manage project timelines and ensure projects are delivered on-time. 15% Work with cross-functional, cross-company project teams. 10% Help the Business Owner(s) define and articulate project strategy and objectives, scope and business requirements. Think strategically, creatively – and with a customer focus – to make recommendations regarding execution strategies and potential solutions. 5% Ensure all impacted stakeholders are engaged, and manage cross-functional resources to support project execution. 10% Analyze and manage risks and interdependencies within and across Program projects/systems/resources, and formulate plausible solutions/contingency plans in consultation with stakeholders. 10% Effectively present and communicate project strategies, statuses, risks and key decisions within project teams, and stakeholder meetings. Direct Manager / Direct Reports Position reports to Sr. Manager, Gift Cards. No direct reports. Travel Requirements Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time. Physical Requirements Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working Conditions Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum Qualifications Must be eighteen years of age or older. Must be legally permitted to work in the United States. Preferred Qualifications Strong technical background and comfortable talking with IT Understanding of emerging commerce technologies in Mobile and Social E-commerce knowledge and experience 4-6 years of Project Management experience Proficiency in MS Office, especially Excel and Powerpoint Minimum Education The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Preferred Education No additional education Minimum Years of Work Experience 4 Preferred Years of Work Experience No additional years of experience Minimum Leadership Experience None Preferred Leadership Experience None Certifications None Competencies Proven track record of execution. Outstanding written and verbal communication skills. Excellent strategic and creative skills. Strong decision making and problem solving skills. Strong analytically with demonstrated financial and business planning skills. Influential; practiced in negotiating with others in ways that result in win-win outcomes. #J-18808-Ljbffr