Jr OEM Program Manager

Jr OEM Program Manager

Job Summary: Talent Software Services is in search of a Jr OEM Program Manager for a contract position in Redmond, WA. The opportunity will be one year with a strong chance for a long-term extension.

Position Summary:

We are looking for a leader who can design and implement campaigns that contribute to inspirational, engaging, and innovative Windows device purchase experiences, especially among market segments with growth potential and focus, e.g., Copilot PCs. The role will influence, prepare, and manage the allocation of shared marketing funds (JMA) and ensure efficient and timely allocation by country with accountability for optimization and effectiveness and adherence to agreed ROI and compliance guidelines. In collaboration with the regional Marketing Operations vendors, the Marketing Manager will (pre-) approve local POs, ensure appropriate POE, and drive reporting.

Primary Responsibilities/Accountabilities:
Planning

• Support and influence the design of the partner marketing plan for Windows devices at the regional and subsidiary level, understanding the worldwide and regional competitive landscape.
• Plan for, and manage all budgetary marketing spend in the regions.
• Cross Group Collaboration

<>Business Operational Excellence

• Deliver excellence in JMA budget planning and management, owning the rhythm of business checkpoints both internally and externally, and ensure accountability of shared metrics and proactive course correction as needed.
• Support ROI analysis for the marketing organization and suggest adjustments as appropriate to take advantage of market opportunities.
• Identify trends in partner and competitor activity to anticipate opportunities or potential risks in order to propose appropriate marketing solutions as needed.

Qualifications:

• Years of Experience Required: 2 years of experience required for the role.
• Degrees or Certifications Required: Bachelor's degree is required to be eligible for the role.
• Best vs. Average: Prior experience with JMA, experience with Myorder products, experience with larger partners, experience with strategic insight, SMB (Small Medium Business) experience.
• Performance Indicators: Performance will be assessed based on meeting deadlines, quality of work, and feedback from the team.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with partner management skills.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with JMA programs/systems.
• Minimum 2 years of experience with SMB.
• Passion for the mobile device, platform, and service world with an understanding of OEM, channel/partner ecosystem, and consumer and commercial channel marketing.
• Marketing experience in the technology hardware sector, with aptitude for marketing execution, and experience in multichannel marketing with a desire to compete and win with partners and multi-tiered distribution channels.
• Strong interpersonal and communications skills, executive presence, verbal and written communication ability with requisite skills to partner, collaborate, and build relationships with partner accounts, account/segment marketing teams, and product/marketing groups.
• The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success as a virtual leader and individual contributor (player/coach). This includes the ability to impact and influence without authority.
• Ability to set goals, objectives, and work across virtual teams and across organizations to achieve specific, well-defined outcomes.
• Ability to anticipate and develop business opportunities and priorities for future action, while focusing on achieving concrete business results through marketing.
• Additional experience, keen interest, or understanding of SMB customer segments, attitudes, and preferences would be a plus.

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