Description:

SPS Commerce is a leading provider of cloud-based supply chain management solutions, serving a global network of retail trading partners. We foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment where innovation and continuous improvement are highly valued. Join SPS Commerce and be part of a dynamic team that's transforming the global retail supply chain!

Position Summary:

Job Summary: The Program Manager will be a member of the program management team. The position’s primary responsibilities consist of consulting our customers (Buying Organization/Retailers) on the onboarding of their trading partner community using best practices and real time data and analysis to maximize results. This role will act as a liaison between the Buying Organization and their trading partner community, coordinating the buying organization messaging and escalation strategy/execution. This is a unique opportunity to have a significant impact within a rapidly growing company. The successful candidate will have strong customer management, consulting, analytical and communication skills, with a thirst for results. Working as part of a larger account team, the Program Manager is considered an internal expert on driving commitment rates for external customer acquisition programs.

Essential Responsibilities / Duties

• Maintain necessary alignment with the retailer’s outreach project team to execute on an agreed messaging plan, execution strategy, and escalation management
• Appropriately set expectations and enforce best practices with our retailers on their outreach project plan and convey how their actions may affect their results
• Act as an encouraging and empathetic resource for the retailer while pushing them to be appropriately uncomfortable where needed
• Coordinate with a retailer to accurately represent the individual status and needs of the list of vendors provided to SPS Commerce
• Analyze vendor community data and feedback to customize a retailer’s initial strategy as well as pivot as needed based on continued learnings
• Collaborate with internal account team and leadership to ensure the retailer is following best practices while escalating appropriately where necessary
• Use messaging, corresponding tools, training and collective team knowledge to maximize the commitment and ultimately adoption with each retailer
• Act as the “retailer expert” for the Community Sales team as they work directly with a retailer’s vendors to effectively be a liaison for the retailer
• Develop and execute training curriculum for sales staff to effectively represent our buying organizations goals and strategies during a trading partner outreach

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, AND 3-5 years of relevant experience managing projects
• Ability to communicate effectively at an executive level
• Exceptional verbal and written communications skills both in an individual and group setting
• Strong project management and organizational skills with an eye for detail
• Experience facilitating communications and problem resolution (both with external and internal personnel)
• Ability to manage several projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Must be comfortable operating in a fast-paced, highly dynamic environment and exhibit grace under pressure
• Proven track record of creating results
• Accountability - ability to focus on projects to their completion and be responsible for outcomes
• Able to work independently as well as part of an account team
• Inherent aptitude for change and challenge of the status quo

Preferred Experience

• Experience in project management, account management, retail, B2B sales or consulting
• Experience with Salesforce

Commitment to our Employees:

At SPS we power connections that drive the world of commerce forward, and our success depends on making strong decisions, fostering innovation, delivering unparalleled customer solutions, and driving outstanding business performance. We achieve this by creating an environment where every employee feels a true sense of belonging. We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion, ensuring everyone feels accepted, valued, and empowered to make a meaningful impact. 

We are committed to affirmative action and equal opportunity in all aspects of employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.