Program Manager - Global Business Services

Albertsons - Boise, ID

Full-time - Mid Level

Boise, ID

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

The Program Manager - COE position at Albertsons Companies involves leading and managing a group of cross-functional projects aimed at achieving strategic goals and objectives. The role requires a proactive individual who can collaborate effectively across various business functions, ensuring project alignment and program objectives while maintaining a focus on efficiency, optimization, and cost savings. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and contribute innovative ideas to enhance project outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Manage a group of related cross functional projects to achieve strategic goals and objectives (6-15).
• Develop and maintain program plan for strategic alignment.
• Monitor program performance and identify risks and issues.
• Provide guidance and direction to project teams to ensure project alignment and program objectives.
• Communicate regularly with stakeholders to keep them informed and engaged.
• Support Leadership's long-term strategic vision, plans, and priorities.
• Work closely with the Program Management Organization (PMO) to align and adopt project management best practices.
• Lead and facilitate cross functional meetings, status updates, pipeline planning, resource allocation, and prioritization of critical path activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in related Business field.
• 3 years of Program Manager experience.
• 8 years of Project Manager experience.
• 5 years of experience working on large scale initiatives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; comfortable presenting to various audiences.
• Demonstrated ability to work strategically and collaborate across departments.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure.
• Strong analytical and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Strong financial acumen.
• Advanced level skill in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word; Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Visio.
• Understanding of lean and process improvement principles (i.e., Lean Six Sigma).

Nice-to-haves

• Retail industry experience preferred.
• PgMP (Program Management Professional) preferred.

Benefits

• Great work-life balance
• Professional development opportunities
• Diversity and inclusion initiatives