Sr Project Manager Customer Initiatives

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Academy Sports + Outdoors' Marketing Team is looking for a strategic project manager to handle a variety of customer-focused projects that will contribute directly to Academy's success. We are looking for an individual capable of taking a leadership role in aligning projects with the company's mission and objectives while collaborating with leadership to execute key strategic projects with executive-level visibility. This role will sit in the Marketing department but will have broad cross-functional range. A successful candidate will be capable of supporting the organization's customer strategy development, improving the efficiencies of various projects, and ensuring that all project goals match the company's vision.

Job Description:

Education:

• Undergraduate degree or higher in relevant field with demonstrated high academic achievement
• Masters degree a plus

Work Experiences:

• 5-8+ years of experience in project management, operations, consulting, marketing or account management, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience managing a portfolio with complex cross-dependencies is required
• PMP certification a plus

Skills:

• Strategic thinker, leader, and problem solver with a demonstrated ability to design, plan, execute, and deliver results for complex, cross-functional projects; experience with a specialty in marketing activations a plus

• Proven track record of building and sustaining relationships across all functions and levels in an organization to ensure seamless partnership and execution
• Experience collaborating and communicating with senior leadership; executive presentation skills a must
• Ability to get into the details while maintaining 30,000 foot view of the strategic goals of the organization
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadline constraints
• Intellectual curiosity and the ability to navigate ambiguity and complexity
• Ability to maintain a high level of autonomy
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to simplify complex topics for broad business and technical audiences; comfort presenting and communicating to a wide range of audiences in both formal and informal settings
• Must be interested in working in a high-energy and collaborative environment

Responsibilities:

• Lead/manage a portfolio of programs and projects in support of our customer roadmap; responsible for planning, organizing, driving, and tracking all project activities
• Ensure projects adhere to defined scope, schedule, and budget
• Set and continually manage project expectations with stakeholders and leadership
• Collaborate with colleagues, peers, and other stakeholders to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of managed programs
• Monitor progress and achievement of objectives and identify corrective actions as needed
• Provide leadership with decision support needed to make informed strategic decisions
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures, and safety rules
• Duties may change; Team Members may be required to perform other duties as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance:

• Regular attendance required
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

Full time

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.