Manager Digital Strategy

Profile

Best Buy

We are looking for a Manager, Digital Strategy

to play an important supporting role as we explore emerging technology solutions. You will be a part of a small Digital Strategy internal consulting team that will work directly with C level officers to translate corporate strategic priorities into Digital & Technology investment priorities.

The job holder is highly skilled at communicating and can translate abstract concepts into written communications and presentations, communicating in a clear and data driven manner. He or she is skilled at project management and is highly motivated to get things done. He or she establishes efficient and effective processes and is able to move the ball forward with multiple stakeholders and among competing priorities.

The individual has experience working with teams with retail, digital, and technical backgrounds and can converse fluently across these domains. In this role, you will also have the opportunity to develop strong relationships with senior executives, and provide analysis, insights, and guidance.

In this role you will:

Assist in the creation of digital strategies and business cases to support Best Buy’s transformation efforts through collaboration with key stakeholders

Analyze and synthesize complex information from many sources

Perform detailed analysis of specific aspects of the technology landscape and market trends

Research new digital capabilities and emerging technologies and assess their impact, opportunities and threats, to shape the strategic direction of technology innovation efforts

Build and manage project plans for team and cross-functional initiatives

Participate in creating clear, compelling presentations that helps drives to decisions

Monitor metrics and create benchmarks of success

Project Manages and tracks team initiatives to ensure

Develop agendas and materials, and drive execution for key internal and external milestone meetings (e.g., board materials, Corporate Monthly Reports)

Participate in generating standard or custom reports, supports summaries of business, financial, or economic data for review by executives, managers, clients, and other stakeholders to drive long-range strategy and partnership decisions.

Lead/contribute to operational initiatives, as needed

Stay current on key publications and share findings with key stakeholders (e.g., scientific literature, analyst

Acting as point of contact for external partners (licensing partners)

Develop agendas and materials, and drive execution for key internal and external milestone meetings (e.g., board materials, Corporate Monthly Reports)

Minimum Requirements

3 or more years of strategy experience

1 or more years of experience working within matrix environments and demonstrating the ability to work cross functionally

Knowledge of digital trends and the application of technology in a business environment

Preferred Requirements

Bachelors or advanced degree in IT, computer science, engineering, business, design, human computer interaction or related field or equivalent work experience

6 or more years of strategy experience

Prior work experience is in a consulting capacity within retail, digital or technology areas

Previous experience with project financials and resource allocations

Excellent communication skills; both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate to a wide spectrum of cross-functional team members.

Knowledge and interest in retail, technology, and innovation

Strong communication skills, both orally and in writing. Ability to communicate to a wide spectrum of cross-functional team members, including technical and business resources.

Ability to navigate internal and external landscapes

Ability to build relationships and to lead and influence without direct authority

Strong financial, business and technology acumen

Proven self-starter with an ability to manage multiple projects effectively

Company info

Best Buy
Website : http://www.bestbuy.com