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Search Guru - Leeds, UK
Deadline: 31 August 2008
Source: Premier Farnell, 6 August 2008
Submitted by
Jonathan R Collins
Premier Farnell plc is a leading, high service, multi-channel distribution group supporting millions of engineers and purchasing professionals globally through its Group companies. We currently have a global opportunity for a 'Search Guru' to head up technical and user interface search implementation.
JOB PURPOSE
To be accountable for Endeca based functional improvements for the Global platforms
To create, deliver& manage the Search Roadmap
To identify, champion and deliver enhanced online functionality for our for our Customer through Search
To liaise with the GBS and Regional eCommerce teams to solidify and deliver functional and UI related Search enhancements
PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES
To create, manage and deliver Search functionality through all Premier Farnell websites that currently utilize either Endeca or other Search engines and to create a roadmap detailing the evolution of the applicable functionality.
To work with the Regional eCommerce teams to identify and prioritise improvements to global search drops list and to identify and prioritize Usability related search improvements including scenarios
To work with GBS team to assess and prioritize technical Search improvements and fixes
To work with GBS to ensure delivery of Endeca scenarios and functionality
To analyse, report and present Search related metrics and to use these metrics as the basis for future improvements/enhancements
To work with UI designers and eCommerce UCD team to benchmark and make recommendations for UI related Search and Product Data improvements
To coordinate with global Product Data team to create a consistent strategy between the two teams
To carry out Usability Tests or other necessary field studies to gauge customer feedback and create recommendations for Search roadmap updates twice a year
To work with product Data Group to make sure usable product data is returned from the Search engine following a Customer query
The Functional Analyst will serve as the functional expert and be able to create, explain the overall Endeca/Search vision and how this vision fits within/compliments the overall vision around Product Data.
The Functional Analyst will also help to drive the requirements engineering phase of any Search related projects and participate in work/effort estimation on a per project basis.
Review of QA test cases related to Endeca
To ensure Regional eCommerce teams are fully trained and exploiting Web Studio and Endeca Merchandising
KEY CHALLENGES
To prioritize regional requests for scenarios and Endeca functionality
To champion the Search Strategy and Roadmap
To deliver market leading Search results/functionality without compromising the GBS plan
To develop cross functional teams with GBS, Product Data, GEMS and eCommerce to drive Endeca functionality
To produce innovative and constantly evolving solutions that add value and create competitive barriers to entry
Help create a High Performing Team
Influencing senior managers and directors around changes to process, ways of working or prioritization of opportunities
SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE
Degree Qualified
3-5 years eCommerce experience, including Content management Systems, extranets and micro-stores
Thorough Endeca, Search, Product Data
Self starter and team player
Strong written, verbal communication and presentational skills
Strong technical understanding of Endeca (wildcarding, A graphs, D graphs, parametric search, etc)
Good analytical skills
Passionate about delivering high quality solutions
Strong experience in developing requirements in sufficient detail for development groups and business partners to understand
Strong ability to prioritize simultaneous enhancement requests from various stakeholders based on quantitative metrics around ROI and CBA
Excellent ability to translate metrics and analytical data into design recommendations
Strong ability to differentiate between functional and technical requirements
Ability to quickly adapt functional roadmaps based on new direction or new information
Ability to translate business requirements into functional/ui requirements, and work closely with development teams to translate into technical specifications
Strong Interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively at all levels within the organization.
Experience of online marketing including; email marketing, SEO, PPC and affiliate programmes
TO APPLY
Interested applicants should email a cover letter and resume at to Jonathan Collins, jcollins@premierfarnell.com. In their letter of interest potential applicants should include their salary expectations. Salary, bonus, stock, etc (total compensation package) will be commensurate with experience.
Position is located in Leeds, UK.
Position reports to the Global Head of User Experience and Search.
 Associated Link:
Premier Farnell
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