Operations Project Manager

BDS Connected Solutions; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Project Manager, where you will play a vital role in managing key projects for a global client. This exciting position involves collaboration with various stakeholders, driving operational excellence, and implementing strategies that enhance client satisfaction. You will leverage your project management expertise in a dynamic environment, ensuring seamless execution of initiatives that influence the modern buyer. With competitive compensation and a supportive culture, this role offers a unique opportunity to grow and make a significant impact in the industry.

Benefits

Competitive pay with bonus potential

Health and wellness benefits plans

Flexible vacation and holiday policies

Paid parental leave

401(k) with employer matching

Technology allowance

Referral bonus

Tax savings with flexible spending accounts

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in operations management in a vendor agency setting.
• Proven project management experience with multiple projects coordination.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day project management and client interactions.
• Drive strong client and vendor relationships through proactive problem solving.

Skills

Project Management

Operations Management

Client Communication

Problem Solving

Time Management

Critical Thinking

Digital Marketing Knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration

Project Management Certification

Tools

MS Office (PowerPoint, Teams)

Job description

At a Glance

Must live in Pacific, Mountain or Central Time Zone.

Earn weekly pay with BDS!You will be a crucial member ofthe Microsoft worldwideteam. Reporting to ourDirector, Client Service: Partner Readiness Landing, you will project manage several key aspects of the team includingPrint Management, Call Form Evolution, and operational needs ofthe team. You will assist with implementation and management of global promotions and programs, drive stakeholder engagement and collaboration, and assist in workflow road mapping, planning, content management, communication, and more.

Our ideal candidate brings a strong project management background with previous operations management and execution experience in a complex vendor agency setting. This role will have high visibility to our Microsoft client, so the right candidate must have excellent standards of client interaction and communication as well as the ability to collaborate effectively with both partner agencies and internal stakeholders/colleagues.

Take a look at our videos showcasing Why You Belong at BDS! Apply today and embark on a new career journey!

New Compensation

$80,000 - $85,000 per year with bonus potential

Overview

WHAT WE OFFER

• Competitive pay with bonus potential
• Health and wellness benefits plans
• Flexible vacation and holiday policies
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Technology allowance
• Referral bonus
• Tax savings with flexible spending accounts for parking, transit, dependents, and healthcare costs
• Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Communicate clearly and collaborate effectively with all client stakeholders, vendors, partners, and internal teams to drive labor strategy and cross functional deliverables
• Drive strong client and partner vendor relationships by solving problems in a proactive and strategic way as directed by Manager
• Oversee day-to-day project management, including cycle updates, REP Tool administration, rhythm of business deliverables (meeting cadence, agendas, deck creation and quarterly reports), and more
• Assist in implementing strategies and tactics to best drive learning objectives and key metrics
• Collaborate with the Influence and Visual merchandising teams to understand the audience types we serve, how to best deliver guidance to these audiences, and provide as-needed backup support for other Partner Readiness deliverables
• Responsible for working within a set of assigned hours for client projects & campaigns
• Other duties as assigned by management

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

Experience and Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, operations management, or process/change management, or relevant experience
• Proven project manager experience and/or project manager certification
• 5+ years of previous Operations Management/Execution in a complex vendor agency setting preferred
• Knowledge and experience with Microsoft products and services such as Windows, Office, Microsoft 365, Surface, Xbox, Commercial etc. highly preferred
• Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating projects with multiple departments and agency staff members over varying deadline scales and time zones

Skills and Attributes:

• Knowledge and background in project management, understanding of labor strategy, and 3PL field labor
• Extremely strong skills and fluency in MS Office (particularly PowerPoint and Teams) required
• Possesses an understanding of the digital marketing and communications landscape to support integrated programs
• Strong ability to execute and manage process workflows along with excellent problem solving, tactical, time management, and critical thinking skills
• Excellent verbal and written presentation, organization, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations both internally (project-based) and externally (client-based) and see things from another’s point of view—particularly when thinking about diversity, inclusion, and accessibility
• Maintains awareness and understanding of new marketing/communications technologies and techniques and excels at researching opportunities/trends within the CE landscape

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to:
• Regularly talk, sit, stand, walk, and bend over
• Repetitive use of hands/arms, repetitive use of legs and grasp
• Continuous hand/eye coordination and fine manipulation

Important Information

We will consider for employment all qualified Applicants, including those with Criminal Histories, in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable state and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

CCPA Privacy Policy for CA Residents

BDS Connected Solutions. (“BDS”) is an equal opportunity employer in every aspect of employment, including but not limited to; selection, training, development and promotion of the most qualified candidates and employees without regard to their race, gender, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status, or any other characteristic prohibited by state or local law. BDS is committed to equal employment opportunity in all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment that may not be covered in this statement. BDS is an at-will employer.

BDS Connected Solutions offers a complete suite of Connected Commerce solutions that blend Advocacy, Training, Retail, Virtual, Experiential, and Digital environments to influence the modern buyer, regardless of where they are on their shopping journey. Since 1985, BDS has been inspired by innovation; as we continue to evolve as a trendsetter in today’s disruptive market, we enable our clients to do the same. Our industry-leading experts never stop working to discover, design, and deploy custom buying solutions that empower brands to achieve and exceed their unique sales goals. BDS is headquartered in Irvine, California with a regional office in New York City, New York.Visit us atwww.BDSsolutions.comfor more information.

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