Project Strategist (Remote)

Project Strategist | Activate Talent | Colombia

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🚀 Role: Project Strategist (E-commerce)

📆 Schedule: M-F / 8:00 – 5:00 PST with eventually 2-3 hours buffer/flexibility)

📄 Type of Contract: Full Time – Independent Contractor

💸 Salary Range: Based on Experience

About our Client:

Our client is a dynamic, mission-driven U.S.-based apparel company with a strong e-commerce and direct-to-consumer (DTC) presence. They are dedicated to providing high-quality, affordable products, with a focus on supporting veterans and addressing homelessness in the community. The company’s values are centered on empathy, community engagement, and proactive support. Employees contribute to a meaningful cause while enjoying the benefits of working in a fast-paced, growing environment. This is an exciting opportunity to join a team that is passionate about both delivering quality products and making a positive social impact.

Scope of the role:

The Project Strategist will play a key role in overseeing strategic initiatives, ensuring that the company’s growth and project execution are aligned with its mission and business goals. This individual will work closely with cross-functional teams to drive important projects in the apparel, e-commerce, and DTC space. The Project Strategist will lead the planning, execution, and tracking of key initiatives while maintaining effective communication and collaboration across teams. The ideal candidate will have strong project management skills, experience in e-commerce or retail, and a strategic mindset that can align projects with long-term business goals.

Responsibilities:

Project Prioritization

• Evaluate and select projects with the highest strategic impact, ensuring alignment with the company’s annual goals.
• Develop and implement a structured project prioritization framework to assess project feasibility and relevance.
• Maintain a dynamic pipeline of prioritized initiatives, providing clear recommendations to leadership.

Resource Allocation

• Work closely with PMO leadership to assess resource needs for projects and ensure the right resources are allocated to high-impact initiatives.
• Identify potential bottlenecks and propose solutions to optimize resource use, ensuring projects are executed efficiently.
• Create and maintain resource plans that ensure projects are appropriately staffed and resourced.

Program Management

• Develop and manage a cohesive program roadmap, aligning timelines, dependencies, and deliverables across multiple projects.
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure the timely execution of projects, with a focus on quality and meeting deadlines.
• Proactively monitor risks and issues, implementing mitigation strategies to keep projects on track and on time.

Executive Reporting

• Design and deliver clear, data-driven reports summarizing project status, alignment with strategic goals, and outcomes.
• Gather and analyze project data to provide actionable insights and drive decision-making at the executive level.
• Prepare regular presentations for leadership, highlighting key updates, challenges, and recommendations.

• C1 English level, with excellent verbal and written communication skills (MUST HAVE)
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Operations, or a related field. (Must Have)
• 3+ years of experience in project management, strategic planning, or operations in a fast-paced environment. (MUST HAVE)
• Proficiency with project management tools such as Asana, Jira, Slack Lists, and reporting tools like Looker. (MUST HAVE)
• Advanced certifications in project management (e.g., PMP, PRINCE2, Agile).
• Proven experience implementing project prioritization frameworks and resource planning strategies.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills to manage multiple projects and competing priorities.
• Adaptability and problem-solving skills in a constantly changing environment.

Want to make an impact? Let’s talk! If you’re ready to drive strategic success and contribute to a fast-growing company, we want to hear from you. Join a dynamic team and help shape the future. The opportunity to be a Project Strategist is waiting—let’s connect!

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