The Hired Guns are seeking a creative and analytical individual to join an iconic retailer as their new Digital Strategy and Operations Principal. This is an amazing opportunity to serve as an internal consultant and thought leader helping this renowned brand pivot to a purely digital future.
The Nitty Gritty
The backstory on the organization and why they need to hire you!
A nationally celebrated retailer that’s scaling its digital shopping volume at an unprecedented rate needs a Digital Strategy and Operations Principal to develop strategy, optimize operations, and initiate transformation efforts. In this role, you will support the Senior Director and oversee day-to-day operations, secure cross-functional communication and collaboration, follow up on action items, and create regular recaps and updates for the Chief Digital Officer. You will drive cross-functional teams toward clear, efficient, and accountable decision-making initiatives, including defining and tracking metrics and KPIs to evaluate performance. All those years of technical, analytical, and leadership skills will come into play in this role, and we guarantee you’ll never have a dull day at the office!
Why You?
How you’ll know if you’re a fit…
You’re a high-performing management consultant or corporate-side operations or strategy star who’s itching to join a fast-scaling team that’s leading change within one of the nation’s premier e-commerce platforms. You have at least a Bachelor’s degree, and preferably an MBA, plus 6 or more years of relevant work experience in management consulting, including significant work with retail or e-commerce clients. Bonus points if you also have retail or e-commerce experience at a large corporation. You’ve built an impressive reputation for developing high-impact, actionable strategies by applying structured problem-solving and analytics. You have keen business acumen, great data literacy, and a collaborative spirit. Your ability to “tell the story” in a meaningful and actionable way is critical. You not only have expertise in digital strategy and operations, but also a solid track record of contributing to strong teams and driving cultural change to support operational excellence. No sweat.
The Inside Skinny
Why you should quit your job right now and join this organization!
This is a rare opportunity to help define the future of online and physical commerce on a massive scale. You’ll have a ton of exposure to high-visibility, high-impact projects. Plus, you’ll be immersed in a refreshingly fun work environment and have the chance to collaborate with a smart and talented team … all working towards the successful growth of one of America’s largest retailers. If this sounds like the perfect picture for your next move, don’t wait on this one!
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