At our retail organization, we create the best learning experiences for customers to discover, own and love our products and services. Our educational programming brand includes daily hands-on educational sessions, high profile programs and performances, kids educational sessions, and more, across all stores worldwide.

We are looking for a Programming Portfolio Coordinator to join our educational programming team. This role is responsible for developing management systems for the worldwide programming portfolio. This position requires close partnership with other members of the educational programming team, broader Retail team, and other cross functional teams impacting our programming.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a dynamic, growing team in an exciting area of retail innovation.

Description:

• Develop a system for programming portfolio maintenance including tracking portfolio update requests, needs, strategic prioritization and implementation in partnership with Strategy, Creative and Production teams across portfolio of 30+ sessions.
• Work with partners, including Field team members, Retail Tech and Platforms, to build a system for update request validation, tracking and management.
• Research content needs to fill portfolio gaps and updates in partnership with WW and Geo Programming Leads.
• Work with cross-functional teams to establish and manage milestones across session updates.
• Support worldwide implementation of Wrike project management system for program development in partnership with Production. Ensure Programming leads are supported throughout onboarding, assess gaps and needs to support the team throughout implementation.
• Oversee the development of all scalable programming guidelines and templates to enable consistent execution globally and alignment across WW and Geo teams.
• Ensure integration of new systems across key partner teams.
• Manage ongoing communication and timeline for program communications across the WW and Geo teams in partnership with Creative, Analytics, Production and Store Operations including monthly updates and recaps.
• Manage and support team onboarding for new templates and files.
• Ensure maintenance of WW team documents, photos and recaps in partnership with WW and Geo Programming Leads including developing an organized file system with Production.
• Constantly improve processes and communications in an ever-changing, fast-paced working environment.
• Regularly identify ways of working opportunities across WW and Geo teams with key partners to ensure necessary tools and processes are developed.
• Stay knowledgeable about industry trends, across retail and technology.

Key Qualifications:

• 5+ years of relevant work project and/or program management experience
• Flexible project management style with the ability to quickly adapt and effect change
• Resourceful, proactive and results oriented, while working with high energy
• Experience managing diverse projects and partnerships independently
• Meticulous attention to detail and organizational skills to ensure flawless execution
• Ability to independently problem solve in realtime
• Superior written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to successfully navigate and execute multiple large-scale projects simultaneously
• Discreet and professional with excellent collaboration, communication and networking skills
• Collaborative with a hands-on, proactive approach to work
• Interest in cultural, educational programs and content

The target hiring compensation range for this role is $45 to $50/hr. Compensation is based on several factors including, but not limited to education, relevant work experience, relevant certifications, and location.

About Aquent Talent:

Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world’s biggest brands.

Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! 

Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We’re about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive

Our client, a leader in consumer electronics, is one of the greatest, most innovative, world-changing companies ever created! More like a cluster of start-ups versus a large company, they are single-handedly credited with creating some of the most impactful products of this generation.

Working alongside some of the brightest and most talented people, the work you do here will add up to something big that could not be done anywhere else.  There is no doubt that your best work will be brought out achieving some hefty goals at a heroic pace.

One thing we know is that you WILL NOT ever be bored.

Here are some more things you can expect:

• Wi-fi equipped shuttle service
• Free parking
• Onsite cafeteria

WORKING WITH AQUENT: long-term assignments with Aquent gets you access to some pretty cool things:
– You’re paid weekly
– Subsidized health (including term life and LTD) and dental benefits after your first four weeks of work (averaging at least 20 hrs/wk)
– Access to Fidelity 401(k)
– Access to FSA Program
– Direct deposit for your pay check
– Access to our Talent Rewards Program (we reward for referrals!)
– Access to free online courses via Aquent’s Gymnasium, to help you develop your skills: http://gymnasium.aquent.com/
– Access to free online courses via Lynda.com
– Aquent support: your Aquent Agent checks in with you during the course of your contract to make sure you’re happy and progressing according to your expectations (we’re also there to be looking for new opportunities for you when you’re close to wrapping up)