Evaluate and assess new initiatives to gain deeper understanding of the goals & objectives, defining program objectives, scope and establish business requirements
Develop program structure by identifying key stakeholders, assigning resources, and deliverables
Create and maintain proper artifacts that can be leveraged, including schedules, risk/ issue tracker, decision logs, financials (estimates/budget/forecasts), etc.
Analyze program objectives to determine and actively manage dependencies across teams and in-flight projects, coordinating implementation plans across all work streams within the program and across active projects.
Perform ongoing program-level risk management, identifying risks and driving teams to perform the needed mitigation or contingency plans
Actively drive program-level issues to closure or appropriately escalate to the Sr Leadership team
Create stakeholder communication plans including project status reporting to various audiences
Provide leadership, oversight, and guidance to project managers across the program to achieve desired goals
Continuously enhance PMO business rhythms, tool integration, reporting frameworks, and documentation standards to strengthen best practices and expand operational capabilities.
Continue to build out our Smartsheet environment and documentation
We are looking for candidates who possess the following
We believe the successful candidate has these qualifications and experience:
4-year degree and/or equivalent combination of education or work experience
10 plus years of experience with demonstrated evidence of increasing growth and responsibility
3 plus years of program management experience w responsibilities spanning interdependent projects
Strong project management skills and experience with data visualization tools
Technical proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SharePoint, Smartsheet and other Project Management Software
Demonstrated ability to identify, manage and resolve cross-track program level issues and risks
Demonstrated ability to motivate, coach, and train team members.
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to work under pressure to balance competing priorities in meeting business deadlines
Excellent verbal, written, presentation and interpersonal communications skills
Must possess superior problem-solving skills, be action-oriented and decisive
Self-motivated, strong time management skills with an ability to manage multiple projects and deliverables
Previous experience with medium to large programs in Grocery or Retail Companies (highly desired)
Previous experience in construction project management (highly desired)
We also provide a variety of benefits including
Competitive wages paid weekly
Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream
Associate discounts
Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!)
Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits
Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development
An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve
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