Senior Principal Program Manager Selection

Company: Whole Foods Market IP. L.P.
Location: Austin
Posted on: February 22, 2021

Job Description:

HIRING ALERT: We're hiring in-store shoppers near you! Flexible scheduling, at least $15/hr minimum starting pay and quick hiring process. -- Learn More> > > Senior Principal Program Manager Selection Department Others Job Type Regular Location Austin, Texas, United States of America Global Support Job DescriptionResponsible for identifying what products and product categories align with Whole Foods Market's ecommerce channel strategy and crafting recommendations for selection expansion and rationalization within the WFM ecommerce channel. Drives programmatic improvements and best-in-class customer experience across Whole Foods Market delivery, pick-up, holiday ordering and catering. Leads program definition and execution in partnership with merchandising, marketing, operations, finance and technology. Monitors the online grocery industry, providing thought leadership and innovation to drive the evolution of grocery ecommerce at Whole Foods Market and Amazon. Reports to the Executive Leader of E-Commerce Business and will be supported by a team of 4 Team Members.Responsibilities:

• Responsible for cohesive selection and assortment planning across WFM's storefront on Amazon, WFM's catering platform, and other future channels to be defined.
• Acts as the strategic owner for complex, cross-functional selection programs. Provides Ecommerce program advice, consultation, and leadership company wide.
• Partners with merchant teams to recommend and builds business cases to support selection expansion strategies, as well as channel-specific selection strategies. Ensures alignment with overarching WFM Ecommerce strategy.
• Advises marketing, operations, merchandising, and other stakeholders on Ecommerce trends, strategy, technology, methods, and techniques.
• Drives functional efforts to enhance WFM capabilities and adapt / apply leading edge methods, partnerships, and technologies.
• Monitors overall progress and status, identifying areas of success, challenges, and issues. Identifies new business and program opportunities to deliver on total business and ecommerce channel priorities; drives definition, approval and prioritization of these initiatives.
• Develops key performance metrics, goals and reporting expectations for ecommerce selection to measure team success and identify opportunities; regularly crafts reports and updates to be distributed to senior leadership.
• Leads TM on-boarding, training and development and performance within cross functional ecommerce programs
• Leads and facilitates complex discussions, debates and decision-making with executive leadership.Education & Experience:
  • BA/BS degree and 8-10 years' relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience. Graduate degree preferred.
  • Advanced understanding of Ecommerce and retail strategy, planning, and execution.
  • Advanced quantitative and financial analysis skills.
  • Advanced analytical skills
  • Experience managing a P&L
  • Conveys and / or consults on issues of moderate to significant complexity.
  • Regularly interacts with colleagues or partners up to the senior leadership level.
  • Expert understanding of standard project and/or product management methodologies and requirements.
  • Expert ability to plan, estimate, organize, and monitor projects.
  • Advanced ability to oversee and advise on project management issues and assist with overcoming barriers.
  • Expert ability to keep multiple projects on track financially, strategically, and in accordance with stakeholder deadlines.
  • Leverages customer, market, and industry understanding to drive program-related decisions and recommendations.
  • Demonstrates exceptional knowledge of the WFM product mix, supply base, and retail operations. At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs. Real benefits go beyond what you'd expect. We call ours "Whole Benefits," and they cover Physical, Mental, and Financial health. Here are a few of the perks you can expect in these areas. We offer access to health insurance for all full-time Team Members to keep you feeling great. 20% In-Store Discount Our most famous benefit, every Team Member gets a 20% in-store discount on your favorite products. Plus, after six months, you have the opportunity to increase that discount up to 30%. PTO Cash-Out Once per year, eligible US Team Members can take 100% of unused PTO hours and convert them into pay Total Health Immersions Four times a year, we send select Team Members to a week-long health getaway to help create and sustain healthy lifestyle changes. We pay 100% of the costs and even 50% of your spouse's costs if they want to join. Whole Planet Foundation Team Member Volunteer Program Eligible Team Members can travel for 2-3 weeks to the communities where Whole Foods Market sources products and funds microcredit clients through its Whole Planet Foundation. Career Learning and Development Better yourself as you better us. We give you comprehensive training, programs and clear career paths to help you grow. Our Core Values Our core values have guided us since Day 1. We live them every day, and they've helped make us who we are today. We Sell the Highest Quality Natural and Organic Foods We Satisfy and Delight our Customers We Promote Team Member Growth and Happiness We Create Profits and Prosperity We Care About our Communities and the Environment We Practice Win-Win Partnership with our Suppliers Sign up for Job Alerts Not seeing a fit? Sign up for job alerts and we'll notify you the moment a new job you want is posted. How would you rate your experience popup "Whole Foods Market" is a registered trademark of Whole Foods Market IP, L.P.

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