Strategy Project Manager, Strategy Support - Lakeland

Description

As an extension of the CEO's office, the Strategy Support department is responsible for helping Publix leadership turn strategic priorities into well‑executed outcomes that improve performance and enable long‑term growth. The team brings clarity to priorities, aligns leaders and teams, and drives disciplined execution—delivering speed and impact on the initiatives that matter most. As a Strategy Project Manager, you lead the execution of business‑critical, cross‑functional projects, bringing structure, momentum, and accountability to complex work.

You partner with leaders across various business areas to lead multiple cross‑functional projects, translating goals into clear scopes, disciplined plans, and coordinated execution. 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 one day a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.

• Lead cross-functional teams through the full project lifecycle
• Establish trust-based relationships and respectfully challenge assumptions
• Apply structured problem‑solving and project management methods
• Maintain clear plans, timelines, and reporting for transparency
• Manage scope, risks, and dependencies to ensure delivery
• Communicate progress, risks, and decisions clearly to stakeholders
• Prepare scopes, decision documents, and executive‑ready materials
• Support change management and communication to enable adoption

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in business, psychology, accounting, engineering, or related analytical discipline, or a combination of equivalent work, formal training, or certification 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 communications as well as the ability to negotiate and persuade
• Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder mapping, navigating organizational dynamics, and applying collaborative engagement approaches to build trust and alignment
• Strong command of learning agility principles, including the ability to rapidly assimilate complex information, conduct independent research, form and test hypotheses, and thoughtfully consider opposing viewpoints
• Proven critical thinking and analytical problem‑solving skills, with experience synthesizing complex inputs into clear, actionable recommendations
• Understanding of research methodologies, data synthesis, and evidence‑based problem‑solving techniques to inform project planning and operational improvements
• Comprehensive knowledge of organizational and project management principles, including structured planning, sequencing of short‑and mid‑term projects, and coordination of multiple priorities across concurrent projects
• Ability to handle confidential information in a professional manner
• Basic knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word, Power Point
• Knowledge of PowerBI reporting
• Willingness to travel occasionally with overnight stays, work a variable work schedule, including extended hours, weekends, and holidays, as business needs require
• Must be at least 20 years old willing to operate a vehicle and have driving record verified

• Graduate degree in business, engineering, accounting, psychology or related analytical discipline
• 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
• In-depth knowledge of organizational development principles and proven change management methodologies for leading multi‑year, cross‑functional transformation initiatives
• Comprehensive understanding of the grocery and retail industry, including emerging trends, regulatory landscape, competitor strategies, and market disruptors
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Project
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft…