Manager, Industry Managed Solutions - Contract - T3300-23 - P

Description

At GS1 Canada, we are trusted industry partners, enabling businesses of all sizes to succeed in an increasingly digital world.

We’re looking for an experienced business manager to provide management support for the Industry Managed Solutions strategic leadership team.

The Manager, Industry Managed Solutions is a strategic, data-driven professional who combines technical aptitude, market intelligence and financial acumen to contribute to the achievement of corporate goals.

GS1 Canada is a neutral, not-for-profit organization that develops and maintains global standards and solutions for efficient business communication.

We are a team of friendly and passionate people, providing essential support to the industries we serve. We believe in the power of standards to transform the way we work and live.

We believe in the uniqueness, drive, and passion of our people to carry our values and vision forward. And it’s in our DNA to do the right thing for industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Leads the development of Industry Managed Solutions (IMS) governance processes, including intake, prioritization, program reviews, quarterly business reviews, and other executive reporting;
• Establishes process for obtaining critical business metrics and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for IMS Leads;
• Works closely with Finance and IMS Leads to establish P&L targets, measures, and reporting;
• Partners with Marketing, Strategic Research, Industry Relations and Industry Engagement teams to identify relevant sector and market insights that contribute to solution strategies;
• Performs additional market and sector research in support of IMS objectives;
• Supports and participates in industry work group meetings, as needed;
• Establishes and maintains policies and procedures, goals and milestones to effectively manage work processes, operations, budgets and resources;
• Prepares and leads project plans to ensure timely completion of assigned deliverables through milestone setting, best practices and project management;
• Creates visuals, documents, presentations, and other materials for senior stakeholder audiences;
• Leads cross-functional engagement and collaboration on both strategic and tactical initiatives;
• Performs other duties, as required.

Skills, Knowledge & Expertise

• Bachelor’s degree in a business program or equivalent area of study;
• 2+ years experience in a line of business leadership or product management role within a services organization;
• Strong functional understanding of software-as-a-service business models;
• Expert analytical skills, with an ability to translate detailed financial analysis and data into meaningful insights to drive the success of business initiatives;
• Strong management skills and an exceptional ability to facilitate, lead diverse teams, and bring people together to collaborate and achieve results;
• A storyteller who is able to translate complex information into simple, concise business language in a variety of formats (presentations, documents, narratives);
• A business-minded and strategic thinker that brings concepts and ideas together to create enhancements and new solutions;
• A forward thinker with a drive for innovative thinking and continuous improvement;
• Proven ability to manage multiple and often conflicting demands and requirements, ability to navigate through ambiguity;
• Strong influencing skills and the ability to effectively communicate with a wide variety of people at all levels to advance business priorities;
• Proven ability to execute both strategically and tactically.

GS1 Canada is committed to helping all employees, customers, stakeholders and subscribers in an effective and timely manner by preventing and removing barriers for persons with disabilities.

Our policies and practices are intended to foster diversity, inclusiveness and accessibility, while also ensuring that the workplace is free from discrimination and harassment.