Sr Analyst Strategic Portfolio Delivery

Ulta Beauty, Inc. • Bolingbrook, IL

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

Experience something categorically different. With over 1,400 stores throughout the U.S., a thriving digital ecosystem and a growth trajectory that’s put Wall Street on notice; Ulta Beauty provides dynamic challenges for those who want to apply their financial acumen to ever-increasing levels of complexity. Professional ownership. Diverse and ever-evolving projects. Greater levels of impact. The ability to influence decisions and organizational direction. It’s all part of the daily experience of our Finance & Accounting associates.
If you want a collaborative environment where continual learning, career self-determination and trust are prioritized, where an engaged leadership provides deep levels of support and guidance, Ulta Beauty is uniquely positioned to deliver greater levels of career satisfaction. Are you up for the challenge?
THE IMPACT YOU CAN HAVE:
The Strategic Portfolio Delivery (SPD) team sits within the Transformation Office (TO) at Ulta Beauty, and is responsible for executing the company’s largest strategic initiatives. This role will report into a Sr. Program Manager within the SPD team and will be working on several programs.
The Senior Analyst, Strategic Portfolio Delivery will be responsible for working closely with the SPD and broader TO teams, and with colleagues at all levels and functions across the company to advance relevant programs. These efforts will include managing key program deliverables, including a RAIDD log and program workplan, communicating status to various stakeholders, and preparing program and project update materials.
A successful candidate must be naturally curious, self-motivated, able to prioritize effectively, and possess very strong analytical and communication skills. Further, the individual in this role should have strong attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple complex items simultaneously. This individual will participate in highly visible projects for senior leadership and the Board of Directors that will have a significant impact on the direction of the company, and therefore should demonstrate strong executive presence and possess superior presentation skills.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of professional experience; prior experience within a Transformation Office (or similar or in Consulting) preferred
• BA/BS degree (pre-MBA)
• Highly motivated - exhibit flexibility and willingness to take on new responsibilities and assignments, and to assist with various ad hoc projects as needed
• Strong attention to detail and ability to maintain high level of accuracy
• Comfort with ambiguity – ability to synthesize implications and triangulating from various data sources
• Well organized - ability to manage multiple projects and priorities efficiently
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfortable working independently and in collaborative manner in a cross-functional environment
• Advanced in PowerPoint; Proficient in Excel, PowerBI (not required) and MS Office
• Experience in retail or consumer products preferred

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of key strategic initiatives through managing program deliverables
• Develop program progress updates as needed
• Work with cross-functional teams on select initiatives to assess progress, identify risks, and pursue relevant actions
• Provide leadership to team members and peers by collaborating with others; articulating ideas and viewpoints to senior management, peers and others; manage resources; identify, raise and mitigate issues and risks, and hold self and team accountable for results
• Ensure project documentation, decisions and specifications are formally documented and maintained
• Track program financials as required
• Engage with external partners to provide relevant support
• Assist with program management governance rituals
• Exhibit solution-oriented approaches to program management with a bias for action

Benefits

• Full-time positions are eligible for paid time off, health, dental, vision, life and disability benefits.
• Part-time positions are eligible for dental, vision, life, and disability benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees