Assistant Manager, Fast To Action

Global Fast-to-Action (F2A) is a dynamic and diverse pool of problem solvers with global mindsets deployed on transformational projects. We work with agility on global short-term projects and are deployed on demand executing against strategic priorities. F2A works closely with their end users – employees and managers – and with internal subject matter experts across the enterprise while aligning to the top strategic priorities. We work with innovative and strategic thought leaders and diverse internal client groups across a wide range of brands, functions, regions, and channels. F2A teams act as a trusted advisor to these client groups, developing strategies and solutions to meet clients' business needs, including scoping needs, gathering data, analyzing issues, formulating and making recommendations, and helping implement proposed solutions to pressing business challenges and needs.
F2A primarily provides services across Change Management, Organizational Design, and Organizational Effectiveness, enabled by Program Management.
The F2A Asst. Project Manager will manage the day-to-day execution of projects working with their Project lead, HR, Business Leaders and with a wide variety of talented strategic leaders and to develop, implement, and measure innovative strategies and tackle business issues head-on.

• Project work responsible for day-to-day management of project and project team; keeps team members focused on risk management and responses to the risks (e.g. changes in timeline or budget)

Team development responsible for coaching junior talent on the team; responsible for providing on-going feedback to project teams
Use strategic problem-solving skills and analytical methodologies to solve strategic Business and HR questions and challenges, across the organization.
FUNDAMENTAL FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES
PROBLEM SOLVING AND FRAMING
Ability to independently break a problem into its component parts and develop a methodical approach to finding a solution. Specific to the F2A Project Manager

• Able to structure complex issues, crunch massive data, intake + organize complicated insights from multiple sources
• Thinks critically to challenge status quo and come up with innovative solutions

PROJECT MANAGEMENT
Ability to build and execute a plan to solve the problem, including project timeline, identifying/ managing interdependencies, identifying key owners and stakeholders, managing budget and vendors. Specific to the F2A Project Manager

• Drive project forward on day-to-day basis, ensuring deliverables are being planned for and met
• Flags risks/ delays appropriately

COMMUNICATION
Strong written and verbal communication to effectively share the solutions and recommendation using storytelling, slide writing, persuasion, Specific to the F2A Project Manager

• Communicate regularly with team and stakeholders
• Follows up regularly to demonstrate concern, model follow-through and communicate/ determine progress

BEHAVIORAL ATTRIBUTES
EXECUTIVE PRESENCE

• Builds trust in a short period of time
• Exudes strong presence
• Gains respect from all levels of the client and project team

CURIOSITY

• Frame of reference is the future not the past
• Always willing to learn, do the thorough research, fact-finding, gather knowledge and not afraid to asks questions
• Acts independently and takes on challenges willingly

COMFORTABLE WITH AMBIGUITY AND COMPLEXITY

• Responds calmly to stressful situations
• Considers a multitude of outcomes and implications and how they relate to the business outcomes
• Pushes forward even when the right way forward are unclear or complex
• Able to acclimate and adapt quickly (to new projects, cultures and colleagues)

80% managing project work as outlined above
20% taking an active role in contributing to the F2A team, including personal development and knowledge sharing
Qualifications
Job Requirements & Qualifications

• Ability to work collaboratively with teams as an individual contributor
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills
• BA/BS degree
• Excellent Excel and PowerPoint skills

The anticipated base salary range for this position is $71,000 to $106,000. Exact salary depends on several
factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on
geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a
highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance
and company results.
In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees,
including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability
insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid
holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully paid
for by the company.
Job Human Resources
Primary Location US-NY-New York
Job Type Standard
Schedule Full-time
Shift 1st (Day) Shift
Job Number 2311071
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