Strategy Team Leader at Publix Super Markets
Publix Super Markets · Lakeland, United States Of America · Hybrid
- Senior
- Office in Lakeland
Description
Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year. Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.
The Strategy Support department is responsible for helping Publix leadership develop and implement strategies to achieve long-term company growth and objectives. As a Strategy Team Leader you’ll act as an internal consultant, providing expert project management and team facilitation services to Publix business areas. In this role, you will work directly with business area leaders to develop long-term plans and facilitate cross-functional initiatives across the company. This position reports to the Manager of Strategy.
In Publix's corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix's corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.
What you’ll do
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives commissioned by company officers
• Build relationships with the business area(s) you support and foster a strong team environment
• Facilitate quarterly strategy review meetings and the annual business planning process for assigned area(s)
• Guide teams through business exercises (work study, business case development, decision making), problem solving methodologies and frameworks (root-cause, SWOT and Kaizen analyses).
• Draft or help author project scopes, funding requests, team charters, presentations or officer communications
• Develop detailed project plans and status reporting, communicate project status to key stakeholders and efficiently organize information to reduce time and effort for decision making
• Ensure project deliverables are produced within established time frames, and work proactively to mitigate risk and overcome project issues
• Maintain a excellent knowledge of the supermarket industry, while getting to know your assigned business area including emerging trends, opportunities, threats, and competitor strategies
• Leverage the specialized skills of team members
• Lead change management efforts to address emotions and behaviors resulting from project-induced changes
• Plan and oversee the work of consultants and other suppliers/vendors
The Strategy Support department is responsible for helping Publix leadership develop and implement strategies to achieve long-term company growth and objectives. As a Strategy Team Leader you’ll act as an internal consultant, providing expert project management and team facilitation services to Publix business areas. In this role, you will work directly with business area leaders to develop long-term plans and facilitate cross-functional initiatives across the company. This position reports to the Manager of Strategy.
In Publix's corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix's corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.
What you’ll do
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives commissioned by company officers
• Build relationships with the business area(s) you support and foster a strong team environment
• Facilitate quarterly strategy review meetings and the annual business planning process for assigned area(s)
• Guide teams through business exercises (work study, business case development, decision making), problem solving methodologies and frameworks (root-cause, SWOT and Kaizen analyses).
• Draft or help author project scopes, funding requests, team charters, presentations or officer communications
• Develop detailed project plans and status reporting, communicate project status to key stakeholders and efficiently organize information to reduce time and effort for decision making
• Ensure project deliverables are produced within established time frames, and work proactively to mitigate risk and overcome project issues
• Maintain a excellent knowledge of the supermarket industry, while getting to know your assigned business area including emerging trends, opportunities, threats, and competitor strategies
• Leverage the specialized skills of team members
• Lead change management efforts to address emotions and behaviors resulting from project-induced changes
• Plan and oversee the work of consultants and other suppliers/vendors
Hours of Work
45 hours or more per week, Primarily Monday - Friday
Facility
Lak Publix Corporate Office B003
State
Florida
Frequency of Pay
Monthly
Travel Frequency
Occasionally
Minimum Base Pay
7,370
Additional Information
Your application may have additional steps that you will need to complete in order to remain eligible for consideration. Please be sure to monitor your email, including your spam folder, on a daily basis for critical, time-sensitive emails that could require action within 24-48 hours.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Please do not use your Publix email address when applying. Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive a confirmation email.
For this position, Publix does not and will not file a petition or application with the USCIS or Department of State on behalf of any noncitizen for any immigration-related benefit to work and/or to continue to work in the United States, e.g., an H-1B or TN petition or permanent residence.
Address
3300 Publix Corporate Parkway
Potential Annual Pay with Bonus
95,810 - 143,650
City
Lakeland
Year End Bonus
As a year-end bonus to associates, Publix issues one month’s extra pay (pro-rated in the first year) each year if associate remains employed through issue date of the bonus check that year. This is calculated as a 13th month of pay in the Potential Annual Pay with Bonus line above.
Maximum Base Pay
11,050
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, engineering, accounting, psychology, communications, or related analytical discipline, or equivalent work experience
• at least five years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least three years of that experience in a strategic project management role
• excellent verbal and written communications as well as the ability to lead without authority and negotiate with all levels of the organization
• willingness to learn and quickly assimilate project background information
• critical thinking, problem solving, researching and analytical skills
• demonstrated ability to take responsibility for multiple projects
• knowledge of large-scale organizational development and change management concepts, and communication techniques
• ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• ability to develop strong-working relationships and advise leaders
• willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays, work a variable work schedule, including extended hours and weekends as business needs require
• basic knowledge of Microsoft sharepoint and Office 365
• intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, powerpoint, and Excel
• willingness to commit to Publix and our Mission
• at least five years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least three years of that experience in a strategic project management role
• excellent verbal and written communications as well as the ability to lead without authority and negotiate with all levels of the organization
• willingness to learn and quickly assimilate project background information
• critical thinking, problem solving, researching and analytical skills
• demonstrated ability to take responsibility for multiple projects
• knowledge of large-scale organizational development and change management concepts, and communication techniques
• ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• ability to develop strong-working relationships and advise leaders
• willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays, work a variable work schedule, including extended hours and weekends as business needs require
• basic knowledge of Microsoft sharepoint and Office 365
• intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, powerpoint, and Excel
• willingness to commit to Publix and our Mission
Preferred Qualifications
• graduate degree in business, engineering, accounting, psychology or related analytical discipline
• seven or more years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least five years of that experience in a strategic project management role
• knowledge of balanced scorecard or objectives key results (okrs) methodologies and planning processes
• project management certifications such as capm, pmp, pgmp, or six sigma
• knowledge of roles, responsibilities and interdependencies of Publix departments, and Publix corporate and business area strategies
• understanding of financial planning, budgeting, project funding and statistical analysis
• procurement and contract management skills
• seven or more years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least five years of that experience in a strategic project management role
• knowledge of balanced scorecard or objectives key results (okrs) methodologies and planning processes
• project management certifications such as capm, pmp, pgmp, or six sigma
• knowledge of roles, responsibilities and interdependencies of Publix departments, and Publix corporate and business area strategies
• understanding of financial planning, budgeting, project funding and statistical analysis
• procurement and contract management skills
Zip Code
33811-3311
Benefits Information
- Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost
- An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock
- 401(k) retirement savings plan
- Group health, dental and vision plans
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria
- Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)
