Program Manager Marketing PMO

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Serves as a member of the Marketing PMO and plays a lead role at the initiative/program level. The purpose of this position is to provide effective management & direct several teams of associates in the planning, development, and implementation of The Home Depot's (THD) very large ($20MM or more) Marketing projects, or oversee the management of multiple smaller projects being managed by Project Managers.
This is accomplished by applying or ensuring the application of a standard defined methodology to the project and providing the leadership skills necessary to control the execution of the project tasks, as defined in the methodology. Responsible for delivering several key project assets, and shares responsibility and accountability with the project leadership team for the successful delivery of the entire project. Works cross-functionally with channels and business partners, to ensure programs and projects are delivered successfully: on time, on budget and accomplishing the stated business objective. May also be responsible for helping the Marketing PMO leadership team with long range planning activities.

• 25% Leads the long term program planning to include the documentation of the overall implementation strategy, program scope, confirmation of deliverables in alignment with the Marketing PMO and the required delivery dates, creation of logical work plans, definition of major project milestones, accumulation of all project cost and benefit estimates. Helps the project Business Owner(s) define and articulate project strategy, objectives, KPIs, scope and business requirements. Thinks strategically, creatively and with a customer focus - to make recommendations regarding execution strategies and potential solutions.
• 20% Effectively present and communicate project strategies, statuses, risks and key decisions within project teams, stakeholder meetings and with Senior Management on a regular basis
• 15% Develops/approves plans for controlling the project scope, schedule and cost baseline, and monitors project execution. Provides tactical direction and supports Project Managers in identifying project risks and mitigation approaches, as escalating as needed.
• 10% Accountable for the overall program financials. Ensures project forecasts exist for projects within the program
• 15% Ensures lessons learned are effectively applied to subsequent projects. Ensures a good working environment exists for all members of the team. Ensures teams are staffed, duties and responsibilities are understood by everyone, and an inclusive environment is maintained.
• 15% Manages Project Managers. Ensures they are adequately trained and performing at the required level. Selects, develops, and motivates assigned staff. Responsible for guiding and directing the overall success of all projects through associated staff. Additionally, the position will require utilization of Agile project management fundamentals to ensure requirements are identified and resources aligned.

• This position reports to Senior Manager, PMO
• This position has 3 Direct Reports

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Prior experience in e-commerce, creative, digital, marketing and/or advertising
• Understanding of Digital/Interactive Marketing and e-business strategies, channels, technologies, principles and processes
• Web experience associated with a national-level retailer
• E-commerce knowledge and experience
• 5+ years in Project Management
• 3+ years in Marketing Project Management
• Experience with MS Project, WorkFront or another project task management tool
• Supervisory experience
• Project focus: Understands, anticipates and meets business and project needs.
• Results orientation: Consistently delivers on commitments, takes initiative, has a bias toward action, takes responsibility, shows individual accountability, has a sense of urgency, makes timely decisions. Ability to manage through influence/leverage partnerships.
• Ability to communicate at various levels of the organization (within the team/portfolio as well as with senior leadership), to a wide variety of audiences, both business and technical.
• Excellent strategic and creative skills
• Strong decision making and problem-solving skills
• Strong analytically with demonstrated financial and business planning skills
• Outstanding written and verbal communication skills, with attention to detail
• Proven track record of driving change and execution
• Influential, practiced in negotiating with others in ways that result in win-win outcomes

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

• No additional education

• 5

• No additional years of experience

• None

• None

• PMI-PMP Certification

• Decision Quality
• Collaborates
• Drives Engagement
• Ensures Accountability
• Plans and Aligns
• Communicates Effectively
• Customer Focus
• Develops Talent
• Drives Results
• Manages Conflict