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Overview

In this role, you will be responsible for project leading and supporting the account management needs of the Brand Creative team. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, internal clients and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion utilizing best practices of project management. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors.  Act as project lead on various process optimization projects as opportunities are identified and prioritized by the Marketing Ops team. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with internal clients and stakeholders.
 
Primary Responsibilities:
 
1. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with internal clients and stakeholders 
▪ Support the business teams on project/enhancement prioritization, in alignment with corporate goals
 
2. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders 
▪ Managing projects to remain on schedule and within budget
Communicate status of projects with cross-functional teams as needed.
 
3. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
 
4. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents 
▪ Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Schedule and facilitate status meetings and reviews maintaining team resourcing and capacity for the team projects in progress; develop meeting agendas according to creative approvals needed to stay on schedule.

 
5. Determine the frequency and content of status reports, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas 
▪ Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, internal clients and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion utilizing best practices of project management.

 
6. Pro-actively anticipate possible problems and discuss solutions with managers and team
▪ Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

 
7. Provide recommendations and develop tools to improve internal and external (client-facing) processes and systems with regards to receiving new projects, processing and proofing of deliverables
▪ Optimizing people, processes, and technology so that the final product is always of the highest possible output
▪ Identify and integrate project management technologies that improve communication and efficiency
▪ Work with Creative leads to manage and improve the processes, systems, and tools used by the Brand Creative team
 
8. Manage and organize project teams to support project needs
▪ Identifies and leads resources required to successfully execute projects
▪ Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
 
9. Strong understanding of marketing calendar, understanding when briefs are due, aligning to timeline with marketing and thoroughly reviewing all briefs to ensure strategy is clear and necessary content is included.
 
10. Ensure effective and efficient processes and consistent experiences across all teams within Brand Creative
▪ Ensure Brand Creative WIP is shared cross-functionally. 
▪ Establish processes that help the creative team run smoothly internally and cross-functionally with other teams
▪ Ensure meetings are run efficiently and include/follow agendas.
 
Education & Experience
 
Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree
Area of Study: Communications, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Project Management, Human Resources or other relevant field of study
Years of Experience: 10 years
Type of Experience: Experience in a project or program management in a fast-paced environment 
Technical Competencies: • Experience with work management systems (i.e Workfront, Wrike, JIRA, etc) and MS Excel
Skills and Ability: • Strong knowledge of project execution, including ongoing management of risks/issues/change control, communication, and reporting.
Personal Attributes: • Strong presentation skills to facilitate communication of Lean initiatives in various forums - large employee meetings and briefings with senior leadership
• Proven strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. Demonstrated experience in managing project activities
• Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills - excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
• Ability to be a self-starter, work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
 

About The ODP Corporation
The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned. 

Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule 

The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

How to Apply 

Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

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At Office Depot, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Physical:

  • Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Flu shots

Emotional:

  • Mental Health Benefits
  • Support Programs
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Work-Life:

  • Location Events & Activities
  • Onboarding Plan & 'Buddy'
  • Recognition & Rewards Programs
  • Flexible Work Schedules
  • Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit)
  • Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)

Financial:

  • 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
  • Savings Plan Employer Match
  • Commuter Benefits
  • FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits
  • HSA Employer Match
  • Discount Center
  • Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
  • Short & Long-Term Disability

Community:

  • Charitable Giving
  • Volunteering & Mentorship
  • Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

At Office Depot, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

Emotional:

  • Employee Assistance Programs

Community:

  • Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

Physical:

  • Flu Shots

Work-Life:

  • Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment

Financial:

  • 401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans
  • Savings Plan Employer Match
  • Discount Center

As the working world continues to evolve, so are we. Shifting from an office supplies retailer to a business services platform is not a simple task, nor is it one we take lightly. It requires the diverse talents and contributions from each and every associate – all driven by our 5C culture of Customer, Commitment, Change, Caring and Creativity. We’re working together to make a difference, challenge the status quo, and be the trusted experts that help our customers manage their businesses. We’ve got 40,000+ associates to date – and we’re always looking to add great talent to our team. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help transform our company to fuel the businesses and communities around us is knocking. Start your #LifeAtDepot and discover how you can be a part of the transformation.

  • Description

    Overview

    In this role, you will be responsible for project leading and supporting the account management needs of the Brand Creative team. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, internal clients and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion utilizing best practices of project management. Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors.  Act as project lead on various process optimization projects as opportunities are identified and prioritized by the Marketing Ops team. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with internal clients and stakeholders.
     
    Primary Responsibilities:
     
    1. Define project scope, goals and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with internal clients and stakeholders 
    ▪ Support the business teams on project/enhancement prioritization, in alignment with corporate goals
     
    2. Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders 
    ▪ Managing projects to remain on schedule and within budget
    Communicate status of projects with cross-functional teams as needed.
     
    3. Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis
     
    4. Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents 
    ▪ Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
    Schedule and facilitate status meetings and reviews maintaining team resourcing and capacity for the team projects in progress; develop meeting agendas according to creative approvals needed to stay on schedule.

     
    5. Determine the frequency and content of status reports, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas 
    ▪ Effectively communicate project expectations to team members, internal clients and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion utilizing best practices of project management.

     
    6. Pro-actively anticipate possible problems and discuss solutions with managers and team
    ▪ Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management

     
    7. Provide recommendations and develop tools to improve internal and external (client-facing) processes and systems with regards to receiving new projects, processing and proofing of deliverables
    ▪ Optimizing people, processes, and technology so that the final product is always of the highest possible output
    ▪ Identify and integrate project management technologies that improve communication and efficiency
    ▪ Work with Creative leads to manage and improve the processes, systems, and tools used by the Brand Creative team
     
    8. Manage and organize project teams to support project needs
    ▪ Identifies and leads resources required to successfully execute projects
    ▪ Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work
     
    9. Strong understanding of marketing calendar, understanding when briefs are due, aligning to timeline with marketing and thoroughly reviewing all briefs to ensure strategy is clear and necessary content is included.
     
    10. Ensure effective and efficient processes and consistent experiences across all teams within Brand Creative
    ▪ Ensure Brand Creative WIP is shared cross-functionally. 
    ▪ Establish processes that help the creative team run smoothly internally and cross-functionally with other teams
    ▪ Ensure meetings are run efficiently and include/follow agendas.
     
    Education & Experience
     
    Level of Formal Education: Bachelor's Degree
    Area of Study: Communications, Marketing, Business, Engineering, Project Management, Human Resources or other relevant field of study
    Years of Experience: 10 years
    Type of Experience: Experience in a project or program management in a fast-paced environment 
    Technical Competencies: • Experience with work management systems (i.e Workfront, Wrike, JIRA, etc) and MS Excel
    Skills and Ability: • Strong knowledge of project execution, including ongoing management of risks/issues/change control, communication, and reporting.
    Personal Attributes: • Strong presentation skills to facilitate communication of Lean initiatives in various forums - large employee meetings and briefings with senior leadership
    • Proven strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. Demonstrated experience in managing project activities
    • Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills - excellent command of the English language, both written and verbal
    • Ability to be a self-starter, work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced and changing environment.
     

    About The ODP Corporation
    The ODP Corporation (NASDAQ:ODP) is a leading provider of products and services through an integrated business-to-business (B2B) distribution platform and omnichannel presence, which includes world-class supply chain and distribution operations, dedicated sales professionals, a B2B digital procurement solution, online presence, and a network of Office Depot and OfficeMax retail stores. Through its operating companies Office Depot, LLC; ODP Business Solutions, LLC; Veyer, LLC; and Varis, LLC, The ODP Corporation empowers every business, professional, and consumer to achieve more every day.

    Disclaimer

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification and are not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of associates so classified. Other duties may be assigned. 

    Pay, Benefits & Work Schedule 

    The company offers competitive salaries, a benefits package, which includes a 401(k) and more, along with plenty of opportunity to move and grow within our organization! For immediate consideration for this exciting position, please click the Apply Now button.

    How to Apply 

    Click the Apply Now button and follow the instructions on each page. When you have completed the application, click the submit button.

    Equal Employment Opportunity

    The company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in all employment practices. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship status, marital status, age, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by law.

    We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records City & County of San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. 

    Read More Read Less

  • Benefits

    At Office Depot, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

    Physical:

    • Medical Insurance/Prescription Drugs
    • Dental Insurance
    • Vision Insurance
    • Flu shots

    Emotional:

    • Mental Health Benefits
    • Support Programs
    • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

    Work-Life:

    • Location Events & Activities
    • Onboarding Plan & 'Buddy'
    • Recognition & Rewards Programs
    • Flexible Work Schedules
    • Paid Holidays (as applicable by business unit)
    • Paid Time Off (Full-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 128 hours on a prorated basis in their first year of employment)

    Financial:

    • 401(k) and Roth Savings Plans
    • Savings Plan Employer Match
    • Commuter Benefits
    • FSA/HSA Pre-Tax Benefits
    • HSA Employer Match
    • Discount Center
    • Employee & Dependent Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment
    • Short & Long-Term Disability

    Community:

    • Charitable Giving
    • Volunteering & Mentorship
    • Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion
  • Benefits Part-Time

    At Office Depot, we offer our benefits around the 5 facets of Total Well-Being: Physical, Emotional, Work-Life, Financial, and Community. Here’s a look into what we offer:

    Emotional:

    • Employee Assistance Programs

    Community:

    • Associate Resource Groups focused on Diversity and Inclusion

    Physical:

    • Flu Shots

    Work-Life:

    • Part-Time Associates are eligible to receive up to 24 hours of paid time off on a prorated basis after their first year of employment

    Financial:

    • 401 (k) and Roth Savings Plans
    • Savings Plan Employer Match
    • Discount Center
  • About Us

    As the working world continues to evolve, so are we. Shifting from an office supplies retailer to a business services platform is not a simple task, nor is it one we take lightly. It requires the diverse talents and contributions from each and every associate – all driven by our 5C culture of Customer, Commitment, Change, Caring and Creativity. We’re working together to make a difference, challenge the status quo, and be the trusted experts that help our customers manage their businesses. We’ve got 40,000+ associates to date – and we’re always looking to add great talent to our team. The once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to help transform our company to fuel the businesses and communities around us is knocking. Start your #LifeAtDepot and discover how you can be a part of the transformation.

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Career Progression

  • 2014
    MERCHANDISING INTERN
  • 2015
    CATEGORY ASSISTANT
  • 2017
    SR. ASSOCIATE MERCHANT
  • 2020
    DIVISIONAL MERCHANDISING DIRECTOR

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