Sr. Manager, New Business Strategy

Position Summary

For decades, Samsung has been leading the charge on innovation. We see beauty in achieving excellence and our passion for change fuels our discoveries, inventions, and breakthrough technology. We believe that technology can, and should, make the world a better place, so we create new possibilities for people everywhere, push the limits of what's possible, and constantly innovate.

At Samsung Electronics America, we take pride in the creativity and diversity of our talented people - they are at the forefront of everything we do. Their skillset and mindset drive our continued success. Only the resilient and resourceful thrive in the daily dose of unexpected at Samsung. We unapologetically push to achieve unforeseen potential in everything we do, both within the workplace and at home. We fearlessly face challenges head-on, conquer the unconquerable, and are comfortable living in the uncomfortable zone. Together we make the impossible possible. Because at Samsung, we Own the Unknown.

People | Excellence | Change | Integrity | Co-prosperity

Role and Responsibilities

This role has the overall responsibility for strategic development and program management for new sellout platforms. You will oversee the planning, execution and evaluation of key projects within eCommerce. You will be responsible for the strategic vision and blueprint development; benefits and quality management; stakeholder management; portfolio management; program, project planning including milestone management; and risk and issue management. Operationally, the Senior Manager, New Business Strategy provides and enables project prioritization, management information, financial reporting, resource planning, decision making, and recruitment.

THE POSITION

Specific responsibilities include:

• Create and ensure the successful implementation of program strategy, objectives, targets, and deliverables

• Work closely with eCommerce leadership and HQ on project deliverables

• Manage program reporting and prepare regular status reporting

• Establish frameworks and standards for Program and Project Management. Manage and compile Program related financial and KPI information

• Oversee project costs and ensure finances are well-managed

• Provide and maintain a capacity planning and resource tracking service across the Program-planned

• Track financial reporting whilst ensuring that the program and projects adhere to the agreed budget

• Ensure cross-program dependencies are managed and the dependency log is accurately maintained

• Build cohesion within the team and motivate team to produce quality work

• Define and embed project control and governance

• Provide Project planning, Milestone management, Scope management, Resource forecasting; Financial Management; Change Management across the project portfolio

• Ensure budgets are managed according to divisional requirements

• Data synthesis and interpretation (assessing key change drivers)

• Data forecasting (e.g., using regressions, predictive modeling)

• Preparing C-level reports communicating findings in a succinct and visual manner

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Communicate regularly and closely with HQ, Head of Departments and Business Managers regarding information related to products as required to ensure effective and timely support

• Close partnership with RHQ to leverage portfolio learnings across countries

• Closely work with Samsung's distributors to enable achievement of targets

• Works closely with corporate marketing functions (Digital, Social, PR, .com) to ensure division strategy and plans are effectively implemented and reviewed

Skills and Qualifications

Background & Competencies Required:

• Degree qualified preferable

• 8 or more years Product, Online, Sales or Marketing Management experience preferably in a telecommunications or FMCG environment

• Inspirational team management and leadership

• Sales and Financial management of significant sized business

• Strong planning, organizational and management skills

• Strong senior stakeholder communication and influencing skills

• Portfolio management of significant sized business

Physical/Mental Demands:

Work is generally performed in an office environment. Operate a computer keyboard and view a video display terminal between more than 50% of work time, including prolonged periods of time. Requires considerable work utilizing high visual acuity / detail, numeric / character distinction and moderate hand / finger dexterity. The movement and transportation of equipment, most of the time is under 25 pounds. Performs work under time schedules and stress which are normally periodic or cyclical, including time sensitive deadlines, intellectual challenges and project management deadlines. Machines, tools, equipment, and work aids include PC's, printers, copiers, faxes and other equipment commonly associated with an office work area. May require working additional hours beyond normal schedule. Travel varies depending on position.

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