Program & Project Leadership – Act as program director and project manager across a portfolio of high-impact strategic initiatives. Ensure initiatives are well-scoped, resourced, and executed to deliver tangible business value.
Strategic Alignment – Partner with IT leadership, business units, and executive sponsors to ensure projects directly support organizational priorities and transformation goals.
Matrixed Team Leadership – Provide direction and coordination to cross-functional project teams. Influence without direct authority by building strong relationships, aligning priorities, and fostering accountability.
Stakeholder Engagement – Collaborate with executive leadership, business sponsors, and technical teams to set objectives, define outcomes, and communicate progress with clarity and transparency.
Clear Executive Communication – Provide concise, actionable updates to senior and executive leadership on program/project progress, key risks, and mitigation plans, ensuring timely decision-making and alignment.
Risk & Issue Management – Anticipate, assess, and mitigate risks to minimize disruption. Develop innovative solutions to overcome obstacles while maintaining project momentum.
Technology Enablement – Oversee select technology-focused projects and collaborate with IT to evaluate, implement, and modernize systems and processes. Ensure solutions are scalable, secure, and aligned with long-term business needs.
Change Leadership – Support organizational transformation by embedding data-driven decision making, encouraging the use of AI and emerging tools where appropriate, and fostering cross-team collaboration.
Performance Monitoring – Track and report on project outcomes, efficiency gains, and operational improvements. Present recommendations and lessons learned to leadership to support continuous improvement.

Requirements

10+ years of experience in project and program leadership
Experience working in matrixed organizations and leading cross-functional teams
Demonstrated ability to re-engineer processes, modernize systems, and deliver measurable operational and business improvements
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a track record of influencing senior leaders and diverse stakeholders
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools (e.g., MS Project, Excel, Jira, Asana, collaboration platforms)
Publishing, media, or education industry experience
Proven success managing or leading SAP/ERP transitions, implementation phases, or post-go-live optimizations
Experience with digital commerce, including eCommerce systems and direct-to-consumer selling mechanics
Experience collaborating with warehouse teams and/or warehouse management systems.

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

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Soft Skills

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