ECOMMERCE PROJECT MANAGER

JOB DESCRIPTION

Lead multiple large, cross-functional projects within eCommerce and with selected third-party vendors, focusing on applying a disciplined, data-driven approach. Assemble and lead project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed and develop timelines and schedules. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

RESPONSIBILITIES

- Develop and implement assigned projects, including developing scope and approach for each project, managing project timelines, preparation of schedules, and agreements
- Provide feedback on vendor proposals/bids, and coordinate contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal resources
- Manage multiple projects while adhering to timelines and budgets
- Establish and update project and program plans; manage deviations from plan and project parameters
- Conduct project meetings, project tracking, and analysis
- Provide overall leadership to project resources
- Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, approved, and delivered to meet expectations
- Manage the integration of tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
- Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders
- Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues as needed
- Create highly collaborative cross-functional partnerships across the organization
- Serve as a subject matter expert on projects being led by other departments
- Build strong relationships across all functions within Kroger as well as with vendors
- Present process changes, gain alignment from all functional leaders, and work collaboratively to implement
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum
- 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional and multi-departmental projects
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Proven problem solving and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization
- Proven project management experience
- Knowledge and understanding of Merchandising systems
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Experience in managing budgets
- Ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to lead change within an organization

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree related field or equivalent combination of education and experience