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Our eCommerce team at Staples is dedicated to delivering a world-class digital experience for our customers. We focus on showcasing Staples’ value proposition through innovative digital channels, including SEO, paid search, display affiliates, and paid social media. Our collaborative group leverages both technology and human expertise to convert website visitors into loyal customers. As we continue to build and execute a strong pipeline of digital innovations, we work cross-functionally with sales, merchandising, finance, logistics, and technology teams, all while fostering a fun, rewarding, and growth-oriented environment.

As a Senior Program Manager within the Digital Program Management team, you’ll do more than traditional program management—you’ll lead high-impact, complex initiatives that drive Staples’ digital transformation. This role manages projects from planning to execution, ensuring business objectives are met while collaborating across many teams. You’ll have the opportunity to shape organizational progress, deliver large-scale improvements, and champion the future of digital at Staples.

What you’ll be doing:

• Deliver multiple medium to large, highly complex business programs end-to-end, ensuring accountability for successful outcomes.

• Organize, track, and communicate project details consistently with stakeholders and team members.

• Develop, analyze, and manage all aspects of project plans, including scheduling, resource forecasting, and financial management.

• Define and document requirements across teams, balancing feasibility, cost, and value.

• Drive work for complex project teams, providing vision, technical input, and clear goals.

• Ensure business case approval for executive-sponsored programs and lead the program’s scope, schedule, budget, resources, risks, and deliverables.

• Partner with Product, Engineering, and Business teams for RFI/RFP processes with third-party vendors.

• Track and report on key metrics to senior/executive management and facilitate executive governance.

• Translate business plans into actionable milestones in partnership with cross-functional teams.

• Continuously develop your technical and project management capabilities.

• Apply deep knowledge across digital, marketing, engineering, finance, merchandising, pricing, and supply chain to align diverse stakeholders.

What you bring to the table:

• Ability to handle complex issues and independently resolve challenges, escalating only the most critical items.

• Comprehensive expertise across e-commerce and digital ecosystems.

• Strong teamwork, management, and communication skills (both oral and written).

• Proven relationship-building and collaborative approach.

• Advanced analytical thinking, problem-solving, and technical skills.

What’s needed- Basic Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Marketing, Finance, Computer Science, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

• 8+ years of experience in program and project management.

• Expert in project life cycle methodologies (i.e. Agile), stakeholder management, conflict resolution, and executive-level communication.

• Experience managing operational, program, and/or project financial budgets.

• Demonstrated ability in leading project teams and applying Continuous Improvement methodologies.

What’s needed- Preferred Qualifications:

• Master’s degree or equivalent work experience.

• 10+ years of experience in enterprise project planning and coordination, integrating cross-functional solutions.

• 6+ years using formal business process improvement methodologies.

We Offer:

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups

• 22 days of PTO and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays + 1 floating holiday)

• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more!

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The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity. In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation.

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