Enterprise Program Management

Academy Sports + Outdoors•Katy, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The role leads medium to large enterprise programs and projects that expand capabilities across multiple business functions, from early concept through customer readiness. It connects strategic priorities with disciplined delivery to help turn business intent into measurable outcomes and support operational objectives, financial performance, and complex strategic initiatives. The position plans and evaluates project activities, prepares program charters, identifies stakeholders, and guides projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. It uses project management tools to manage expectations, track progress, forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions. The role also contributes information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, provides input to team member evaluations, and maintains accuracy and attention to detail while building a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety rules. The role works across business functions and leads cross-functional program teams. It partners with stakeholders and business leaders, directors, executives, and team members to communicate strategy, monitor tactical progress, and improve day-to-day processes and program delivery. It also coordinates with external service providers when agreements or staffing support are needed, setting clear expectations and keeping program activity aligned with strategic priorities and organizational agility.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration, or a relevant field, or equivalent years of related work experience.
At least 5 years of Program Management experience across multiple business functions.
At least 10 years of Project Management and/or applicable leadership experience within a business function such as IT, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Real Estate, HR, or Merchandising.
Demonstrated use of alternate project delivery approaches such as Waterfall and Agile.
Demonstrated success applying program and project management principles, techniques, and processes.
Demonstrated success formulating long-range strategic plans, contributing to project budget preparation, and developing business cases with defined measures of success.
Demonstrated success leading large, high-impact, cross-functional programs or projects.
Demonstrated ability to manage agreements and staffing with external service providers.
Ability to work with people at all organizational levels, including C-level executives, directors, leaders, and team members, to communicate strategy, monitor and communicate tactical progress, and partner with business leaders to improve processes and program delivery.
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, including the ability to interface effectively with internal and external individuals at various levels.
Analytical and innovative approach, strong problem-solving abilities, and creative resolution skills.
Self-motivation and ability to work on multiple programs and projects in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to stay organized, maintain strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
Excellent analytical skills and ability to use key tools to analyze performance metrics consistently.
Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office programs, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
Ability to manage tasks accurately and with attention to detail.
Team-first attitude and willingness to help wherever needed.
Regular in-office attendance is required.
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties.
Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Business Administration.
PMI PMP, PgPMP, and/or ScrumMaster certification.
International and/or global work experience.

Responsibilities

Lead medium to large enterprise programs and projects across multiple business functions, from concept through customer readiness.
Plan and evaluate project activities, prepare program charters, identify stakeholders, and guide projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and closing.
Use project management tools to manage expectations, track progress, forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions.
Contribute information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews.
Provide input to team member evaluations.
Lead cross-functional program teams and align delivery execution with the Enterprise Program Management Methodology.
Communicate strategy and monitor progress on tactical issues with business leaders, directors, executives, team members, and other stakeholders.
Partner with business leaders to resolve or improve day-to-day processes and program delivery execution.
Coordinate agreements and staffing support with external service providers as needed.
Maintain accuracy and attention to detail and follow company policies, procedures, and safety rules.