Global Marketing Operations Project Manager - Remote

Auto req ID: 23639
Title: Global Marketing Operations Project Manager - Remote
Job Function: Marketing
Location: Remote
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Full or Part-Time: Full Time

At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.

Job Summary

As the Marketing Operations Project Manager at Harley-Davidson, you will play a crucial role in driving operational excellence, helping to lead the planning cycle and establishing process improvements across the global marketing organization. This centralized function supports the entire Global Marketing Team (including Regional Marketing Teams) and integrates with key stakeholders across the H-D organization.

The centralized global Marketing Operations Team oversees the centralized monthly/quarterly/annual planning and briefing process, marketing budget and financial planning process, team performance and engagement, in-depth process development and improvement initiatives as well as integrated marketing program management. The ideal candidate will possess a strategic mindset and eagerness to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of marketing processes and how we work together towards business success, have strong project management skills, and a go-getter attitude to ensure operational excellence in all we do.

This highly visible role is a great fit for an aspiring business leader seeking the opportunity to grow by deepening a broad set of business skills, learning how to lead others through influence and example, driving business results through proper planning and continuous improvement, and impacting the legacy and performance of a legendary American brand. This role will provide the successful candidate hands-on opportunities to gain knowledge & achieve success in Project Management, Operations, Continuous Improvement, Brand Marketing, Product Marketing, and other areas.

Job Responsibilities

• Planning Process: Assist with the coordination of monthly, quarterly and annual planning exercises across the global marketing organization.
• Program & Project Management: Support the end-to-end management of integrated global marketing projects & programs, ensuring they are delivered on time. Be able to manage several projects concurrently and successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement: Help drive operational excellence and efficiencies across the marketing organization by developing and implementing best practices, documented standard operating procedures, and process improvements. Directly lead selected improvement projects and support as a key stakeholder and resource.
• Contracting & Vendor Guidance: Help drive the effort to optimize vendor processes including implementing master agreements and establishing core standard processes with key stakeholders, including Indirect Procurement and Legal.

Key Competencies and Skills

• Continuous Improvement Skills – must be ready to constructively challenge the status quo where processes are underperforming, helping to identify root causes of problems and drive towards a sustainable solution. Must be familiar with a proven CI methodology such as DMAIC, or be prepared to enthusiastically learn one!
• Detail-oriented with a focus on quality and eagerness for process improvement and transforming problems into opportunities each and every time.
• Outstanding Communicator – be able to communicate expectations, information, and points of view clearly and concisely to all levels of the organization. Have the flexibility to communicate on various platforms and using varying communication styles to adapt to different partners and situations.
• Attitude & Emotional Intelligence – maintain a positive, constructive approach even in difficult situations, working to drive towards a solution. Know and be aware of how your words and actions affect others, and consistently choose to make those words and actions constructive.
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional and regional teams – developing impactful relationships and partnerships along the way.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities – being able to manage many projects concurrently and successfully in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven experience with work management software experience a plus (Adobe Workfront, Asana, Microsoft Project, JIRA, etc.)
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving capabilities – ability to connect disparate pieces and approaches together.

Education Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Finance or Accounting, Business Administration, Operations, or a related field preferred.
• An MBA, other relevant advanced degree, a relevant certification (such as CPA, PMP or CAPM) or being a current student/candidate for any of the aforementioned degrees or certifications is a plus but not required.

Experience Requirements

• Typically requires 5 years of experience in operations, marketing, project/program management, corporate finance, or a related field.
• Proven ability to build strong working relationships and working on cross-functional teams.
• Strong understanding of brand & marketing principles and best practices.

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. We believe in fairness and providing a level playing field for all. We foster a culture that thrives on diverse perspectives and contributions to ignite the creativity and innovation to fuel our business and enhance the employee and customer experience.

The pay range shown represents the national average pay range for this role. Your pay may be more or less than the stated range and is dependent on your geographic location and level of experience.

We offer an inclusive compensation package for all full-time salaried employees including, but not limited to, annual bonus programs, health insurance benefits, a 401k program, onsite fitness centers and employee stores, employee discounts on products and accessories, and more. Learn more about Harley-Davidson here.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.

Direct Reports: No

Travel Required: 0 - 10%

Pay Range: $77,000 - 119,200
Visa Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship
Relocation: This position is not eligible for relocation assistance