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Director, Project Management and Global Innovation
VFC
Greensboro, NC, United States
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The Director, Project Management and Global Innovation is responsible for overseeing the effective execution of key strategic initiatives and leading processes across the brands in such a way that high degrees of alignment with the brand strategies are achieved. Such processes may include single or multi-year strategic initiatives, ongoing processes such as innovation, commercialization of Big Stories, or other needs created by the brands.
This leader is a ‘Strategic Do-er’ with leadership qualities that inspire collaboration and trust to influence cross functional teams. This position carries a high degree of influence on the direction of the company and brands, as well as a high degree of accountability for ensuring strategies are executed through reliable processes.
Key Responsibilities:
• Creation and management of key processes that drive project management, strategy execution, and Commercialization of key strategic priorities. Processes include reporting, KPIs, and state gate management.
• Partner with leadership to identify strategically aligned growth opportunities, and develop plans for executing supporting initiatives, which may include sustaining, stretch, and breakthrough innovation.
• Drive brand Global Innovation portfolio strategy including, oversight of the FEI process and 3-year Innovation Roadmap management.
• Lead project management team.
• Maintain high levels of communication (up, down, and across) and across brands.
• Coach and develop Team members. Manage team by establishing and monitoring goals and processes; conduct timely performance appraisals of direct reports. Align team goals with brand initiatives. Develop and manage departmental budget.
Qualifications:
• 10+ years’ experience with project and process management, extensive exposure to strategy processes
• MBA strongly preferred
Skills:
• Strategic thinker with formal business education, willingness to learn
• Strong leadership
• Strategic vision
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Skilled at working cross functionally at all levels of the organization
• Keen focus on tactical integration and measurable results
• Innovation and Strategy experience with demonstrated expertise in delivering strategic initiatives
Travel:
• Up to 20%