Strategy Team Leader

Overview

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 Team Leader you’ll act as an internal consultant, providing expert project management and team facilitation services to Publix business areas. In this role, you will work directly with business area leaders to develop long‑term plans and facilitate cross‑functional initiatives across the company.

This position reports to the Manager of Strategy.

• Facilitate cross‑functional teams to execute strategic initiatives commissioned by company officers
• Build relationships with the business area(s) you support and foster a strong team environment
• Facilitate quarterly strategy review meetings and the annual business planning process for assigned area(s)
• Guide teams through business exercises (work study, business case development, decision making), problem solving methodologies and frameworks (root‑cause, SWOT and Kaizen analyses)
• Draft or help author project scopes, funding requests, team charters, presentations or officer communications
• 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
• Maintain an excellent knowledge of the supermarket industry, while getting to know your assigned business area including emerging trends, opportunities, threats, and competitor strategies
• Leverage the specialized skills of team members
• Lead change management efforts to address emotions and behaviors resulting from project‑induced changes
• Plan and oversee the work of consultants and other suppliers/vendors

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, engineering, accounting, psychology, communications, or related analytical discipline, or equivalent work experience
• At least five years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least three years of that experience in a strategic project management role
• Excellent verbal and written communications 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 large‑scale 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
• Willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays, work a variable work schedule, including extended hours and weekends as business needs require
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft SharePoint and Office 365
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Excel
• Willingness to commit to Publix and our Mission

• Graduate degree in business, engineering, accounting, psychology or related analytical discipline
• Seven or more years of work experience in a corporate environment with at least five years of that experience in a strategic project management role
• Knowledge of balanced scorecard or objectives key results (OKRs) methodologies and planning processes
• Project management certifications such as CAPM, PMP, PGMP, or Six Sigma
• Knowledge of roles, responsibilities and interdependencies of Publix departments, and Publix corporate and…