Program Mgr, Strategy & Development - Military veterans preferred

Overall Job Summary

This position will lead cross-functional project teams to advance the Life Out Here Strategy through Strategic Planning, Profit Improvement, Corporate Development, or other priority Business Opportunities. A successful manager will work cross-functionally to develop a work plan, gather data, execute analyses and ultimately provide value-creating recommendations to Tractor Supply business leadership. The Manager role is a high-potential leadership development position that serves as a thought partner to executive leaders while building technical skills and institutional knowledge within Tractor Supply and the greater farm and ranch retail environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)

Work planning to structure project timelines, stakeholder engagement, options analysis, and recommendation development Primary and secondary research and analysis, including financial and data modeling Development of hypotheses, business cases, and recommendations along with implementation plans and considerations Creation of materials for and presentation of ideas/recommendations to executive audience Provide thought partnership and support/oversee various business intelligence activities to support strategic initiatives including the Fusion and Garden Center remodel program Supports mentorship and development of junior members of the team, sharing knowledge, fostering a positive and engaged environment, as well as coaching and building capabilities throughout the organization as relevant and appropriate while partnering on major strategic projects and initiatives Expected to quickly learn the farm and ranch retail business and use this knowledge to inform strategy recommendations

Required Qualifications

Experience: 3 - 5 years of experience in program management, project management, consulting, corporate strategy/development, or a strong track record of progressive corporate experience Range of functional experience and exposure considered (e.g., strategy, marketing, BI / analytics, merchandising, store operations, supply chain, finance, transaction advisory) Significant experience working with and influencing stakeholders beyond own tenure / seniority, as well as team members in different functional roles (e.g., front-line, distribution) Retail and/or consumer packaged goods (CPG) experience preferred

Education: Bachelor's degree required, MBA or similar advanced degree in a competitive field preferred

Professional Certifications: Financial, statistical, or other quantitative accreditations a plus Lean / six sigma and other cost management qualifications / experience a plus (PMP) certification preferred

Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities

Strong analytical skills and financial literacy, including expertise in Excel modelling, knowledge of other quantitative or statistical packages a plus Comfort with (and excitement about) ambiguous problems, cross-functional teamwork, and dynamic priorities Ability to foster strong internal relationships with stakeholders across the business to partner on initiatives and provide ongoing advisory support Exceptional communication skills (written and verbal), ability to narrate and simplify the complex Ability to create executive level presentation materials to inform decisions, especially within PowerPoint Passion for serving customers

Working Conditions Normal office working conditions Occasional travel required

Physical Requirements Standing (not walking) Walking Sitting Kneeling/Stooping/Bending Lifting up to 10 pounds

Disclaimer

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor.

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