Project Manager, Transformation

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• What will you do?
• A day in the life of a Project Manager, Transformation at VF looks a little like this.

As a Project Manager within the Transformation Management Office (TMO), you will serve as a strategic partner and operational leader supporting the Senior Director of Transformation and VP of Transformation, and the innovation team. You will lead the design, execution, and cross-functional implementation of high-impact transformation initiatives, including Integrated Business Planning, GTM redesign, and AI/GenAI acceleration, while driving tool development, onboarding and coordinating external vendors, and program deployment. The immediate term will require a special focus on AI and gen AI innovation, adoption, and scaling. As such you will be responsible for prioritizing use cases for experimentation and scaling, identifying the right infrastructure and solutions for scaling together with the innovation teams, and driving adoption, change management and success measurement across brands. This role demands a seasoned leader capable of managing complex workstreams, influencing senior stakeholders, and guiding junior team members-within your own team and across brand teams. In addition, you will serve as ambassador of the transformation team across the brands and regions, shaping executive communications and ELT update materials, and strategic analyses that inform enterprise-wide decisions. Let's break down that day-in-the-life a bit more. _

Transformation Program Leadership:

_ + _Lead end-to-end execution of transformation workstreams, with a focus on AI / Gen AI innovation and enablement with focus on product creation, digital, marketing, and brand assets._ + _Serve as program lead across regions, ensuring seamless operationalization and stakeholder alignment with minimal oversight._ + _Work closely together with the Innovation team to drive implementation and value delivery of AI / Gen AI use cases where technology is mature enough to be scaled across the enterprise_ + _Design processes, accountabilities, systems integration, and address roadblocks to ensure tech adoption, and drive change management; support rollout of new tools and systems on ad-hoc basis by trouble shooting, identifying gaps in usability/functionality, etc._ + _Collaborate with outside agencies on rapid proof of concepts to test emerging technologies and define business requirements for scalability_ + _Address risks and challenges together with the Innovation team, business teams, and legal teams to ensure responsible and ethical use of AI / Gen AI; draft governance mechanisms_ + _Determine business value and use cases for emerging technologies across brands and regions to drive further acceleration and move applications from experimentation to scalability_ + _Co-lead AI forums for cross-brand exchange and use case showcase; provide inputs for RFPs related to AI_ + _Shape the innovation roadmap and prioritize use cases for deployment across Gen AI activities; collaborate with brands and business stakeholders to ensure alignment_ + _Facilitate onboarding and training for business teams to ensure adoption of new systems and processes._ + _Develop and present executive-level updates and training materials to support change management and VF Academies._ + _Identify and mitigate risks across interdependent workstreams, ensuring timely handover to business-as-usual operations._ + _Partner with Finance and workstream leads to track value realization and escalate execution challenges as needed._

• _Special Projects responsibilities:_
• + _Partner with Finance and workstream leads to track value realization and escalate execution challenges as needed.

_ + _Conduct strategic analyses to identify capability gaps and support enterprise-wide recommendations._ + _Lead development of bespoke tools aligned with transformation priorities and leadership initiatives._ + _Coordinate cross-functional alignment across IT, Digital, Marketing, and Finance to ensure successful enablement of strategic programs._ + _Partner with Finance and workstream leads to track value realization and escalate execution challenges as needed._ + _Champion the stand-up and integration of the transformation team across global regions and brands._ + _Mentor junior team members, fostering a high-performance culture and collaborative mindset._ + _Act as a thought partner to senior leadership, helping prioritize initiatives and surface new transformation opportunities_

• _Skills for

Success:

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• + _Strategic and forward-thinking innovator with a strong ability to grasp the big picture and drive transformation initiatives across the organization effectively.

_ + _Skilled influencer and communicator, capable of inspiring and persuading others without relying on formal authority._ + _Pragmatic thinker who simplifies complexity and challenges conventional norms._ + _Quick learner with the agility to rapidly onboard new topics and projects._ + _Proven expertise in managing multiple concurrent programs with strong organizational skills._ + _Competent in integrating and analyzing data from both internal and external sources to support informed decision-making._ + _Demonstrates executive presence with exceptional verbal and written communication skills to engage and influence leadership at all levels._ + _Meticulous attention to detail paired with compelling storytelling abilities in written communication._ + _Highly organized, adept at juggling multiple priorities simultaneously._ + _Self-motivated and proactive, thrives in collaborative, cross-functional teams spanning multiple regions._ + _Ambitious to advance into a people management role, with aspirations to lead small teams beyond brand and cross-functional coordination._ + _Enthusiastic about emerging technologies and innovative breakthroughs in the apparel and related industries, including AI and Generative AI._

• What do you need to succeed?
• We all have unique skills that we bring to work and celebrate every day.

For this role, there are foundation skills you'll need to succeed and excel. The foundation skills you will need in this position are: + _Bachelor's degree related field: Master's degree preferred_ + _Minimum bachelor's with 5 years of related experience in consumer-centric, fast-moving companies or Master's degree with related internships._ + _Demonstrated success leading strategic and operational initiatives within a transformation office or PMO in a global setting_ There are also a few skills that are not required but preferred. + _Cost optimization or digital transformation, ideally within apparel, footwear, or fashion._ + _Background in planning, merchandising, or buying is a plus._ + _Interest or experience in data science, AI, and GenAI technologies is highly desirable_

• Now WE have a question for YOU.
• Are you in?
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• Hiring Range
• :•$112,320.

00 USD - $140,400.00 USD annually

• Incentive Potential
• : This position is eligible for additional compensation awards that may include an annual incentive plan, sales incentive, or commission potential. Specific details of the additional compensation eligibility for this position will be provided during the recruiting and interview process.
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