MARKETING PROJECT MANAGER

Maintain and execute a critical path schedule to core marketing initiatives. Manage key, cross-functional projects as outlined by the Annual Marketing Plan. Provide initiation, definition, delivery and closure of projects within timelines, cost and quality. Provide executional expertise and lead a team of stakeholders through a disciplined, data-driven process to achieve project requirements. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.

- Manage and execute multi-channel projects through the project lifecycle
- Implement assigned projects, including developing scope and approach, managing project timelines and milestones, preparation of schedules, agreements, provide feedback on vendor proposals/bids, and coordination of contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal resources
- Identify and evaluate project risks, devise and implement effective mitigation strategies, escalate decisions and unresolved issues
- Deliver solutions that can meet the customer and business objectives of the project, including post-program launch evaluation
- Communicate project performance, including sub work-streams within projects in a timely manner
- Manage timelines, resources, budgets and expectations of stakeholders for assigned projects
- Build strong relationships across all functions within Kroger as well as with vendors and lead cross functional teams to develop and deliver project requirements
- Use established project management methodology to ensure formal tracking and analysis of projects with clear documentation of approvals given and actions taken
- Provide constant analysis of best business practices and strive to establish a culture of quality
- Provide overall leadership to project resources
- Present process changes, gain alignment from all functional leaders, and work collaboratively to implement
- Update project and program plans with actual and forecasts as well as manage and escalate deviations from plan and project parameters.
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
 

Minimum
- Any experience in traditional and digital channels
- 3+ years project management experience
- Any prior experience in leadership positions delivering projects
- Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or similar experience
- PMP certification or willingness to attain
- Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to business owners and to all levels within the organization
- Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation
- Proven problem solving and organizational skills

Desired
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience