Director, Program Management - Ecommerce in New York, NY

DIRECTOR, PROGRAM MANAGEMENT SEE THINGS DIFFERENTLY. We are Sapient. Since 1990, we have partnered with some of the world’s most recognized brands, and - by leveraging the power of both creativity and technology - helped them achieve success at a rate nearly three times the industry average. Our commitment to our clients is renowned; our passion for delivering exceptional value unparalleled. To foster that passion and deliver on that level of commitment takes a special group of people. That’s why we work hard to maintain a corporate culture founded on initiative, education, recognition and respect. Does this speak to you? Then whether you’re fluent in the language of HTML, strategy, Java, or consumer research, we invite you to bring your talents and passion to Sapient. Where we’ve not only struck a balance between art and science – we’ve mastered it. Job Title: Director, Program Management - Ecommerce Job Summary: This role presents a leadership opportunity for a senior-level Project Management professional that encompasses all facets of project management, client management and team leadership. The Director, Program Management will be accountable for delivery of large scale Ecommerce engagements to clients as well as managing the client relationship from a delivery and commercial standpoint. A Director of Program Management must have excellent program management skills capable of leading teams in distributed environments that are delivering complex business systems. Strong leadership, relationship building, and team management skills are key expectations. He/she must have a deep understanding of various commercial parameters and their business impact on delivery. Experience in managing Ecommerce projects will be vital to success in this role. The Director of Program Management creates a positive team environment that leads to high performance standards, and demonstrable growth. He/She will be a mentor and coach, focused on the individual development of team members. The Director will also contribute to the continual improvement and development of the Program Management Domain and community through training/mentoring others, knowledge sharing and leveraging best practices. Primary Responsibilities: Structures and manages integrated projects and programs to achieve expected business results Manages large, complex projects/programs (50-100 people) to an acceptable level of risk by balancing scope, time, cost and quality Participates in proposal efforts and can sell Sapient value proposition Leads diverse teams (i.e., multiple domains, across geographies, potential partners involved) to deliver integrated client solutions that achieve measurable business results for our clients Manages the financial profitability of the engagement - costs, collections, etc. Responsible for relationships with client's senior leadership team and communicates status and issues regularly Shaping follow-on opportunities for Sapient at existing clients Identifying business development opportunities for Sapient with new or existing clients Plans Sapient projects or work packages up front by leading the estimation efforts Mobilizes and manages a team to execute against project plans Manages the growth of the project team Experience Guidelines: Minimum of 10 years of Project and Program Management experience required Previous experience in a client facing role within a global consulting firm Experience in Ecommerce project/program management required Experience in sales efforts such as writing proposals, RFP responses and other sales related activities Experience in multi channel commerce projects ideally for Fortune 500 Retailers and/or CPG firms is strongly desired Experience in both Fixed Time/Fixed price projects, and Time & Material projects Strong estimation and risk management skills Experience in managing multiple complex IT (full lifecycle) projects with teams of 40+ in a globally distributed environment Proven ability to manage multiple programs and/or projects simultaneously (preferably in an integrated program) Experience managing new build, upgrade and package implementation projects Familiarity with Agile and Iterative Development (or other PM methodologies) Frequent and extensive travel may be required Education: Bachelor’s degree required - Computer Science, Engineering, or Business or related field desired. About Sapient Sapient, a global services firm, helps clients compete, evolve and grow in an increasingly complex marketplace. We operate two groups—Sapient Interactive and Sapient Consulting—positioned at the intersection of marketing, business and technology. Sapient Interactive provides brand and marketing strategy, award-winning creative work, web design and development and emerging media expertise. Sapient Consulting provides business and IT strategy, process and systems design, package implementation and custom development, as well as outsourcing services such as testing, maintenance and support. Our passion for client success—evidenced by our ability to foster collaboration, drive innovation and solve challenging problems—is the subject of case studies on leadership and organizational behavior used by MBA students at both Harvard and Yale. Leading clients, including BP, Essent Energie, Harrah's Entertainment, Hilton International, Janus, Sony Electronics and Verizon, rely on our unique approach to drive growth and market momentum. Headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts, Sapient operates across North America, Europe and India. For more information, please visit . Sapient is a registered service mark of Sapient Corporation. Sapient is an Equal Opportunity Employer *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role, which include hearing, typing, and occasionally moving and/or lifting up to 15 pounds. To Apply to this job go to http://www.GadBall.com or click here