Commercial Digital Account Manager / Director / Digital Portfolio Director

*Exciting permanent opportunity

*Milton Keynes based, excellent salary and package

My client, a high performing and recognisable multinational brand are looking for an experienced Digital Commercial Account Manager / Director to aid delivery of a creative, innovative digital environment and provide the management and liaison between digital product delivery and a wide variety of brands within this organisation.

You will provide the face of Digital Innovation, Transformation and Delivery from the Digital & Innovation hub and its Product Delivery Managers to the brands that it represents and works with. This large recognisable global brand and award winning company have reached a time when they are looking to revolutionise their industry by taking the lead on digital technology and development. The Digital and Innovation division is a newly formed team, focusing on Innovation and Digital development and as such is a creative hub focused on pushing the digital envelope and advancing the business but also the market in digital technology. The team around you is made up of high performing, creative, like-minded individuals.

The role

*Create a 360-degree landscape of requirements of the digital products by objectively assessing the needs and demands of all internal and external stakeholders.

*Manage the Digital Product owners ensuring new products align with Brand's strategic vision.

*Lead the development of Commercial Feasibilities produced by the Digital Product Owners and create a detailed development schedule based on a transparent and logical prioritisation and transition to project delivery.

*Provide oversight to the portfolio of projects from a commercial perspective and ensure that they deliver on quality and schedule.

*Secure support and resources, acting as the spokesperson for Digital within and to external stakeholders.

*Work with the Head of Strategy & Innovation as well as the wider business to provide expert direction and lead the development of new digital customer propositions.

*Nurture a mutually beneficial relationship with Brands including Brand Directors to ensure alignment of the new digital propositions with brand requirements and expectations.

*Act as a digital product sponsor and provide leadership, direction and oversight for the two Digital Product Owners and Assistant Product Managers.

*Be the main point of contact and decision maker for escalations

*Nurture a mutually beneficial relationship with the Digital Unit, the UK market, Brands and network by providing expert input and direction.

Your experience

You must have a personal passion for innovation and all things DIGITAL. The ideal candidate will have the following experience;

*Experience of leading marketing, product management, financial modelling and performance analysis.

*Detailed understanding of the customer journey.

*Experience of Digital marketplace.

*The ability to negotiate at Director and senior Management level with the ability to think commercially and analytically. Proven ability of working in a project environment and using project management skills

*Ability to translate strategy into operational plans

*Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex data and arguments in clear and compelling manner.

*Explorer's mind - curiosity, strong desire to innovate, take risks and think outside the box.

*A tenacious approach with the focus and determination to get things done effectively, looking for solutions to overcome difficulties.

*Obsessed with the customer and continuously looking to deliver exceptional customer experience and customer value.

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You must be able to demonstrate, with worked examples, your highly developed and advanced stakeholder engagement skills across a complex environment and also working with stakeholders of all levels.

AGILE experience is essential - this is experience working in an AGILE project delivery environment. It is vital that you understand the commercial business environment; and flexibility and adaptability are essential. The ideal candidate will have an excellent track record of in digital either from an account management, brand management or marketing background.

My client

A high performing multinational organisation in a plush Innovation-Hub based in Milton Keynes - this is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to escape London or for someone looking for a new challenge in their career. A fantastic opportunity, starting on a range of high profile projects, salary to match, great package including bonus and car options. The company are on an impressive growth trajectory and are able to provide a supportive but exciting environment with great opportunity - it is a real pleasure to be representing them. If your experience matches the above please click apply online to submit your CV.Badenoch & Clark is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Badenoch & Clark is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a registered Disability Symbol User.