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The Strategy Pilot & Testing Manager oversees the piloting and testing of ADUSA high-impact strategic projects/initiatives. Projects/initiatives may be executed across any of the six brands and may be specific to brick and mortar operations, online/digital or support the omnichannel experience. Projects/initiatives generally are small scale single brand pilots that may scale across all six brands if successful.

The Strategy Pilot & Testing Manager will take potential opportunities and work cross-functionally with different departments and brands to test new concepts and ideas, partnering with the brands to turn concepts and ideas into reality. This includes overseeing tests/pilots, working with key stakeholders to problem solve complex situations, and monitoring and adjusting as needed to help ensure successful execution. They will also work closely with the Pilot & Testing Consultant to ensure analytics and presentations are assembled in the most impactful way.

People who will do well in this role often have some of the following traits: analytical, innovative, determined, creative, objective, good listener, collaborative, dynamic, and able to lead and work well with all levels of the organization. They also like to work hard in a fun environment to create tangible change.

 Recipe for Success - What's “in store” for the role  

• Partner with senior leadership to plan and test high impact strategic projects via pilots that support ADUSA's strategy
• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, executives and third parties across all levels of the organization and is able to handle themselves confidently in high-pressure situations
• Work closely with the ADUSA brands and shared service functions to take concepts and strategies through to execution
• Lead, develop, and execute the piloting of key strategic initiatives, including process development, work planning, measuring results, and sharing with the organization a recommendation on whether the imitative should be scaled based on analysis of data-driven business case results
• Create presentations to help drive work forward and gain alignment on critical issues which often will require the art of storytelling within presentations
• Develops a standard pilot process and continues to refine the process and optimize as needed.

The Essentials In Your Cart - The required ingredients 

• 5-8 years of strategy development, process execution and/or consultant experience preferred.
• Existing eCommerce experience is a plus.
• Familiarity with test and learn practices is a plus.
• Domestic travel required with minimal notice required up to 20% per year
• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree is preferred

Extra Spices - What you should bring to the table  

• Effectively communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams, executives and third parties
• Strong communication skills both verbal and writing
• Highly analytical, hands-on leader that can effectively work in groups to use critical thinking
  to problem solve (quantitative, conceptual, analytical)
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and work in a fast paced dynamic work
  environment
• Ability to influence and grow internal and external networks
• Ability to work within tight timelines, deadlines and on multiple projects
• Acts objectively and is able to challenge status quo as needed
• Works well in ambiguous situations and with minimal supervision