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Vice President, Digital Services

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Washington, D.C., USA
Full-time

Leads the digital transformation commitment of a billion dollar, purpose-filled, for-profit enterprise.  Drives all digital services and capabilities for the company, ranging from consulting and strategy through production, operations, and optimization.  Leads a team and collaborates equally effectively with AARP, business lines, and external partner networks to deliver world class consumer-centric experiences. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Manages two digital services teams -- B2C solutions-oriented and B2B. 
  • Works in close partnership with AARP Digital, managing the commercial offerings and performance of shared enterprise assets, including web, mobile applications, e-mail, and social. 
  • Develops high-performing digital solutions that enable the vision and business requirements of the corporate strategy, product lines, and vast commercial partner network 
  • Supports sales distribution and insurance business lines, managing the development and experience of a new e-commerce platform. 
  • Develops an array of digital services offered to the partner network, including consulting, strategic development, and optimization capabilities.
  • Creates and leads AARP Services Inc.’s (ASI) enterprise-wide digital strategy that helps increase brand visibility, traffic, content consumption, member engagement, and the sales of products and services. 
  • Leads teams of digital product, marketing, and operations specialists that support the needs of AARP, ASI, and its partner network.
  • Directs and oversees the commercial aspects of shared AARP assets, including web, mobile applications, e-mail, and social -- maximizing the value for members, partners and the enterprise. 
  • Manages the B2B digital applications and presence for ASI, including all tools and portals for the business partners, applications for the distribution business, and tools for third-party sales agents. 
  • Facilitates the development of emerging and growth businesses for ASI, helping to define the strategy and building digital assets that support new initiatives. 
  • Furthers the evolution of ASI into a data-driven organization, leveraging data to create insights and inform strategy across the organization.
Educational Background: 
Completion of a Bachelor of Science/Arts degree in Technology, Marketing, or Business (Master’s degree a plus)
Skills/Experience: 
  • 15+ years of digital, marketing, and technology experience (e-Commerce experience preferred).
  • Diverse experience in a variety of categories and business models, including direct-to-consumer and business-to-business.
  • Demonstrated experience leading digital transformation.
  • Track record in building innovative, high-engagement digital experiences.
  • High EQ, matrix management background and collaboration bias.
  • Consumer-centric product strategy and design chops.
  • Ability to collaborate with business owners on vision, goals, and requirements and translate to strategies and implementation roadmaps.
  • Exceptional client service, relationship manager, communication, and team leadership skills.
  • Consensus builder -- proven ability to work in a matrix organization and gain internal respect with superiors, peers, and subordinates -- team player.
  • Expertise in oversight and management of external vendors, business partners, and projects.
  • Excellent written, verbal, visual/presentation, and interpersonal communications skills.
  • Empathetic customer-centered mindset and tenacious work ethic.
  • Dedication to excellence in customer service for internal and external customers.
Compensation/Benefits: 

AARP offers competitive benefits with a 401K, 100% company funded pension plan, health, dental, vision and life insurance, STD/LTD, paid vacation and sick, and other benefits.

How to Apply: 

Organization Info

AARP

Overview
Headquarters: 
Washington, DC, United States
Founded: 
1967
About Us
Mission: 

AARP is a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all as we age. AARP champions positive social change and delivers value through advocacy, information, and service. AARP's vision is a society in which everyone lives with dignity and purpose, and fulfills their goals and dreams.

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
Jul 28 2019
Active Until: 
Aug 28 2019
Hiring Organization: 
AARP
industry: 
Nonprofit