Head of Business Analysis and Planning

The Manager of Strategic Initiatives directs and oversees supply chain projects to ensure new programs and projects meet organization goals and requirements. Develops project plans, risk analysis, training plans, communication plans, etc. to ensure project success. Oversees all aspects of projects including schedule, adherence to metrics, risks, and communications. Ensures cross-functional team members deliver all work within schedule and to full project scope. Develops project plans and drives project milestones

Spearhead and manage all projects through all projects phases from initiation to closure

Accountable for meeting agreed upon scope, delivery schedule and quality measures

Role requires excellent oral and written communications, interpersonal, negotiation, and project planning skills

Apply risk management assessment in project planning / ongoing execution and resolves issues and conflicts associated with management of multiple complex high-priority projects

Proactively identify and meet customer and stakeholder needs

Ability to handle ambiguity and drive clarity throughout the project

Demonstrated aptitude towards high standards for quality and performance

Bachelor’s Degree required; PMP certification or equivalent training preferred; equivalent related project management experience is a plus

Strong collaboration and cross functional partnership skills; ability to influence internal colleagues from all business functions.

1-3 years of experience managing medium-to-large scale projects and present complex results to senior levels.

Strong business acumen, analytical ability, and financial skills.

Proficient in MS Office Applications, including but not limited to MS Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, and Asana.

Project management skills with the ability to multi-task and concurrently manage multiple complex projects in a cross functional environment

Self-starter with strong desire to identify and lead opportunities that drive significant business impact.

Experience in supply chain, product management, call center, or financial project management experience and/or business process redesign experience in these areas is a definite plus

Little (0-10%) domestic travel required

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