Dir of PMO, USA, NYC

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ideeli

Title: Director of PMO

Location: NYC, Soho

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Company’s Background

ideeli (www.ideeli.com) is the first invitation-only shopping community launched in the US. We create daily online events that provide our members with the ideel shopping experience: privileged access to the most sought-after products and experiences, often at privileged prices.  Each event is designed by ideeli editors to offer an exclusive shopping opportunity in a fun, social way. The surprises include not only great products and prices, but items not yet available in stores, “finds” from abroad, and fabulous giveaways. 

The company is headquartered in the heart of Soho, New York.  The ideeli team is comprised of seasoned fashion leaders from fashion and internet companies.

Job Description

The Director of PMO will be responsible for establishing and leading the company’s Program Management Office. The Program Management team provides leadership to drive and track product development programs in a complex multi-product, multi-release environment. Tangible results will be measured through improved cross-functional team planning, coordination, and the implementation of processes, and tools to deliver world class products efficiently, with rapid time-to-market and with minimal surprises.  

Responsibilities:  

• Drive tactical direction for all projects and business launches with department managers and key stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (PM, design, engineering, marketing, content, research) to provide services including planning, scheduling, cost-estimating and risk assessment to the portfolio of projects aimed at creating new products and/or enhancing existing products.
• Help build and lead a team of program managers.
• Provide summarized status for major projects to the executive team.
• Participate in discussions regarding evaluation of potential projects; gains understanding of the organization’s strategic goals to support project selection; Assess key business drivers and impact on department performance (i.e., ability to meet service levels).
• Establish and develop tools to ensure consistent approach to planning and tracking across various projects.
• Work across multiple geographic boundaries.

 Qualifications:  

• 7+ years’ experience managing website and business launches; ecommerce experience a plus
• Proven track record of managing multiple projects
• Strong interpersonal communication skills and problem-solving skills
• Track record managing a team of at least 4 project managers
• Excellent presentation and meeting leader skills
• Strong negotiation, organizational, and facilitation skills
• Self-starter / self-motivated, capable of staying on track and pursuing solutions without supervision
• Ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Willing to work extended hours to meet deadlines when required
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills required.
• Must be detail oriented
• Must be able to work independently and build strong relationships with functional team partners  

Please submit your resume to Tom Cassidy at tcassidy@ideeli.com