Manager Business Program Management

J.Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking a Manager, Business Program Management to support the execution of high-priority enterprise initiatives. This role partners with leadership to coordinate programs, align priorities, manage dependencies, and provide visibility into execution risks and opportunities across the business and IT.

You will lead cross-functional teams, facilitate stakeholder communication, establish milestones, and deliver executive-level status updates.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives from intake and planning through execution
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment to ensure initiative objectives, priorities and deliverables remain coordinated across teams
• Partner with business/functional leaders to establish objectives, milestones, dependencies and success/financial measurements
• Support initiative prioritization and governance processes by coordinating initiative sequencing, dependencies, and execution tracking
• Provide executive-level status updates and visibility into initiative progress, risks, dependencies and key milestones
• Identify risks, elevate issues and recommend mitigation strategies
• Utilize program management tools and templates to support day-to-day and reporting requirements
• Partner with VP to prepare Executive level reviews and materials
• Partner closely with IT Program Management and business teams to coordinate execution across enterprise initiatives

Job description

About Us

At J.Jill, we believe our associates should be seen, valued, and celebrated. We support the advancement of our associates by harnessing their unique contributions to grow and improve, and our success is guided by a culture that values keeping it simple and making it matter. J.Jill is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing an inclusive and professional workplace free from discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at J.Jill are based solely upon business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health decisions, age, marital status, disability, genetic information, military or veteran status or any other legally protected status.J.Jill provides reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals, in accordance with applicable laws. If you need to inquire about an accommodation to assist with completing the application process, please [e-mail].

Overview

The Manager, Business Program Management is responsible for supporting the execution of J. Jill’s high priority business and cross functional strategic initiatives. This role partners closely with leadership to coordinate enterprise programs, align priorities, manage dependencies, and provide visibility into execution risks and opportunities.

This position plays a key role in supporting execution by connecting strategic objectives to operational delivery for the Business, in partnership with IT. Role requires strong leadership, collaboration, and program management capabilities with the ability to influence teams across all levels of the organization while maintaining a practical business-focused approach to execution.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives from intake and planning through execution
• Facilitate cross-functional communication and alignment to ensure initiative objectives, priorities and deliverables remain coordinated across teams
• Partner with business/functional leaders to establish objectives, milestones, dependencies and success/financial measurements
• Support initiative prioritization and governance processes by coordinating initiative sequencing, dependencies, and execution tracking
• Provide executive-level status updates and visibility into initiative progress, risks, dependencies and key milestones
• Identify risks, elevate issues and recommend mitigation strategies
• Utilize program management tools and templates to support day-to-day and reporting requirements
• Partner with VP to prepare Executive level reviews and materials
• Partner closely with IT Program Management and business teams to coordinate execution across enterprise initiatives