Project Manager III

MindSource; Canada; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Research & Strategy Analyst or Project Manager to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial for crafting end-to-end digital strategies that enhance customer shopping experiences. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills, a problem-solving mindset, and the ability to communicate insights effectively to an executive audience. You will conduct in-depth research, analyze data from various sources, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive strategic initiatives. Join a forward-thinking company that values innovation and teamwork, and make a significant impact in the evolving world of e-commerce.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in Strategy or Business Operations; MBA with 3+ years also acceptable.
• Strong analytical and presentation skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and analyses on marketplaces and social commerce.
• Partner with team members to project manage various strategies.

Skills

Research

Strategy

Analysis

Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Curiosity

Education

MBA with 3+ years of related experience

5+ years in Strategy or Business Operations functions

Tools

Excel

Tableau

Keynote

Job description

Duration: 6 months to start

Location: Manager sits in Cupertino, but the resource needs to be located in Culver City OR Austin to work a hybrid schedule. Culver City: 8777 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232; Austin: 5505 West Parmer Lane, Austin, TX 78727

Interview Process: 2 30-minute assessments

Job Description:

Top 3 required skills:

1. Research: Quick learner with the ability to research and learn about different topic areas as it relates to e-commerce.
2. Strategy: This team creates end-to-end digital strategies for online where Apple customers shop. This resource will be responsible for reviewing large data dumps and extracting insights, identifying patterns, to define a strategy.
3. Analysis: Strong qualitative and/or quantitative abilities to look at data in Excel, Tableau, to organize and present in Keynote.

Job titles don't necessarily matter; can be PM or Analyst as long as the required experience is clearly listed on the resume. This experience can be from any industry; Retail/online experience is not required.

Responsibilities:

1. Conduct research and analyses on marketplaces and social commerce space.
2. Closely monitor and evaluate Apple Vision Pro customer experience and behavior.
3. Partner with various XF team members and leaders to project manage various strategies and initiatives.
4. Work closely with the Analytics Team to take vast quantities of data and extract meaningful insights, build a coherent narrative for the executive audience and tell an intelligent story.

Attributes:

1. Problem Solver mindset; ready to help support various challenges with a focus on finding optimal solutions.
2. Ability to deal with ambiguity, uncertainty, and make quick, pragmatic decisions based on limited information.
3. Team player with the ability to work closely with XF teams, coordinate and manage projects.

Desired Skills:

1. Strong analytics and presentation skills; Excel, Tableau, and Keynote experience desired.
2. Storytelling skills and experience with an executive audience desired.
3. Skills to recognize patterns/connect the dots.
4. Communication skills to synthesize overall information into a summary that effectively relays the core message without losing pertinent details.
5. Curious outlook and a learner’s mindset.
6. 5+ years in Strategy or Business Operations functions desired; alternatively, MBA with 3+ years of related experience desired.

Detailed Job Title: Research & Strategy Analyst / Project Manager