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Company Name : Saks
Location : New York, NY
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Job Description : Location New York, New York, United States
Category
Job Opened March 1st, 2022
Education
Job Number R-100817
Job Type Full time
Remote No
job description
Who We Are:

Saks is a world-renowned luxury ecommerce destination. The company’s unique approach combines a focus on the digital customer experience with a strong connection to a network of extraordinary stores that extends that seamless experience into the real world.

On its website and app, Saks offers an unparalleled selection of curated merchandis e across fashion for women and men, beauty, jewelry, home décor and more. In addition to the shopping experience, customers come to Saks for inspiring editorial content, access to digital stylists, lifestyle experiences and other world-class services. The company is currently in the midst of a dramatic expansion, driven by significant enhancements to its platforms and offerings, with the goal of becoming the preeminent destination for luxury internationally.
What This Position Is All About:
(This is a contract position covering maternity leave, assignment will run 6 + months)
Lead project management for Saks Fifth Avenue marketing. Coach and develop team of professionals to be a high-functioning, effective team within the organization that ensures seamless execution of projects across all channels. Marketing channels include but are not limited to catalogs and other direct mail, newspaper, magazines, out-of-home, signage, email, site content, digital editorial events, display, social (paid & organic), video, affiliate and custom content.
Responsibilities
Coach and develop team by managing performance, providing ongoing feedback, driving critical thinking, leading teams to search for non-standard solutions when required and making structural changes as needed
Drive continuous improvement of project management processes by persistently identifying opportunities in existing processes, working with teams to enhance efficiency and effectiveness and designing new processes as needed
Build robust knowledge of capabilities and capacity across functions; be a subject matter expert on Saks operations and understand the business in order to push the thinking (vs. just pushing the timeline)
Actively monitor project status to ensure quality and timely delivery, and proactively communicate and address any challenges that put projects at risk
Resolve obstacles and manage change requests as they arise, working with cross-functional colleagues to adjust timelines, project scope and/or resources as needed
Conduct project post mortems with teams as needed
Communicate any process changes, tool updates, training and timing for implementation as required
Own overall administration of Box collaboration tool and Wrike workflow tool, including admin functions, user access, file structure, file management, change management, etc.
Train teams on processes and ensure compliance across all functions and teams, driving contributors to deliver on time and within budget
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree required
9+ years of relevant experience (agency or retail operations experience a plus)
Must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and, if hired, present proof of vaccination prior to beginning employment.
Resourceful self-starter and solution-seeker who demonstrates a high level of initiative and intellectual curiosity
Effective leader who is skilled at managing and developing a team and has a proven track record of driving change, influencing (especially at a higher level) and stakeholder management
Proven change agent who is comfortable navigating through ambiguity and complexity, and able to swiftly mobilize team to meet changing demands
Collaborative partner with outstanding communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to build strong working relationships with cross-functional teams and business partners
Ability to prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced and dynamic environment
Exceptional organizational skills and excellent attention to detail
Solid understanding of customer needs and willingness to always place the customer first (both internal and external)
Knowledge of digital media project workflow, processes, and best practices
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite, GSuite, collaboration tools, workflow management tools
Familiarity with Adobe creative applications and Box is a plus
Understanding of web development and site validation processes
Familiarity with web technologies and content management systems
Your Life and Career at Saks:
Be part of a world-class team; work with an adventurous spirit; think and act like an owner- operator!
Exposure to rewarding career advancement opportunities, from retail to supply chain, to digital or corporate.
A culture that promotes a healthy, fulfilling work/life balance
Benefits package for all eligible full-time employees (including medical, vision and dental).
An amazing employee discount

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