Strategy Project Manager, Strategy Support - Lakeland

Publix Super Markets • Lakeland, FL

59d • Hybrid

About The Position

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 Project Manager, you will lead and manage multiple business-critical projects, providing expert project management and team facilitation services to Publix business areas. In this role, you will work directly with business area leaders to translate goals into a scope of work that you and the project team will plan, organize and manage. 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.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, engineering, accounting, or related analytical discipline, or equivalent experience
• at least four years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least two years of that experience managing projects (e.g., at the individual or group level)
• excellent verbal and written communication skills, 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 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
• basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel, SharePoint and Office 365
• intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays, work a variable work schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require
• be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver’s license and obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before the start date of the position)
• willingness to commit to Publix and our Mission

Nice To Haves

• MBA degree
• five or more years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least three years of that experience directly working in project management
• project management certification such as CAPM, PMP, PgMP, or Six Sigma
• advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word and PowerPoint
• knowledge of roles, responsibilities and interdependencies of Publix departments, and Publix corporate and business area strategies
• understanding of financial planning, budgeting and project funding
• ability to produce high-quality communication materials for senior audiences in accordance with Publix writing style and quality expectations
• knowledge of generative AI tools to drive innovation or process improvement

Responsibilities

• provide expert project management and team facilitation services for multiple tactical and business-critical projects
• guide teams through business exercises (work study, business case development, decision making) and problem-solving methodologies
• 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
• communicate with and advise decision makers and other stakeholders on the course, risks and decisions of the assigned projects
• draft or help author project scopes, funding requests, team charters, presentations or officer communications
• maintain an understanding of the supermarket industry and the teams your projects impact, including drivers, emerging trends, opportunities, and threats
• leverage team members’ specialized skills, share best practices, and provide project management mentoring lead change management efforts to address emotions and behaviors resulting from project-induced changes

What This Job Offers

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