Strategic Program Manager, Business Initiatives

J. Jill; Quincy (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with discretionary match

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off

Associate discount

Group discounts (auto, home, etc.)

Travel/Marketplace discounts

Associate resource groups

Job summary

J.Jill is seeking a Manager, Business Program Management to drive high-priority enterprise initiatives in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. You will coordinate planning, execution, and governance with business and IT teams to align strategic objectives with delivery and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional programs, presenting to executives, and ensuring alignment with budgeting and financial analyses.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Experience presenting to all levels of management including Executives.
• Ability to manage multiple initiatives and competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent project and time management.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office with emphasis on Excel and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of project/program management methodologies.
• Ability to resolve business problems, make decisions and prioritize.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage cross-functional strategic initiatives from intake and planning through execution.
• Facilitate cross-functional communication to align objectives and deliverables.
• Establish objectives, milestones, dependencies and success metrics with leaders.
• Support prioritization and governance through coordination of sequencing and tracking.
• Provide executive-level status updates on progress, risks and milestones.
• Identify risks and mitigation strategies; elevate issues as needed.
• Use program management tools and templates for day-to-day reporting.
• Prepare materials for Executive level reviews with the VP.
• Coordinate execution across IT and business teams for enterprise initiatives.
• Support development, validation, and tracking of financial and operational business cases.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Executive presentation

Time management

Communication

Budgeting

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/Finance

MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

MS Office

Job description

J.Jill is seeking a Manager, Business Program Management to drive high-priority enterprise initiatives in a collaborative, cross-functional setting. You will coordinate planning, execution, and governance with business and IT teams to align strategic objectives with delivery and measurable outcomes.

Responsibilities include leading cross-functional programs, presenting to executives, and ensuring alignment with budgeting and financial analyses.