Senior Business Project Manager

B&H Photo Recruiting Department•New York, NY

5d•$109,400 - $136,750

About The Position

We are seeking a proactive and organized individual to join our team. The Senior Project Manager role involves overseeing all projects and initiatives that involve our Merchandising and Web Experience/Web Content teams. He/she will facilitate communication between stakeholders and creative/operations teams, ensuring initiatives are clearly defined, prioritized, and actionable. A strong eCommerce background is required; they should also demonstrate strong technical ability.

Requirements

Strong problem-solving skills and ability to analyze and prioritize requests effectively.
Facilitate brainstorming sessions to ensure that optimal initiatives are developed.
Understand the market research and analysis done by the Merchandising team.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to liaise between Merchandising and Content/Web Experience stakeholders.
Understand both business needs and the state of the market.
Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and requests simultaneously.
Experience working with cross-functional teams to achieve shared goals.
Proactive in seeking information, asking questions, and understanding new concepts.
Ability to learn and understand technical systems and tools quickly.
Ability to question and approach projects objectively
Ability to run Projects with limited Supervision/Overview
Problem Solving Skills
Great Management Skills
Excellent Interpersonal Skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Jira or other project management tools.
Familiarity with our core categories (photography, video, or audio) and a passion to learn more.
Background in process improvement or workflow optimization.
Strong UI/UX Knowledge
Bachelors Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, engineering, or a related field preferred

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary point of contact between the Merchandising and Web Experience teams, ensuring all parties are aligned.
Triage incoming requests, categorize them appropriately, identify duplicate or conflicting requests, and assess priorities.
Conduct discovery for Jira tickets, asking insightful questions to clarify requests and ensure they are actionable.
Able to create a workflow that we will implement for future interdepartmental requests and collaboration.
Prepare clear, concise, and well-organized Jira tickets to facilitate seamless communication between teams.
Follow up with stakeholders during the execution process to address questions or changes.
Organize and facilitate meetings to brainstorm solutions, address roadblocks, or align on priorities.