Manager II Operations Strategy

Category/Area of Expertise: Store Operations Support
Job Requisition: 427961
Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Store Support - Brands (5149531)

Here at Stop & Shop, we've been serving our customers and neighborhoods for more than a century. A lot has changed in that time, but one thing hasn't: Stop & Shop is a place where everyone can thrive and feel like they're part of family.

Our more than 50,000 associates enjoy competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits and discounts to support professional and personal journeys and flexibility that fits their lives.

We invite you to pull up a seat and discover the ways you can make an impact. There's always room at our table!

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic leader to join our team as the Manager II Ops Strategy. In this role, you will influence the strategic direction of major initiatives implemented across our store network, ensuring alignment with corporate business strategies and driving impactful results. You will be responsible for developing and refining processes for strategic business planning for banner store initiatives, creating business cases, and securing the financial resources required to support these initiatives.

As a key partner with various internal stakeholders, you will develop, implement, and continuously innovate strategies that add depth to our business operations in collaboration with retail teams. This position will also require you to facilitate leadership conversations, provide visibility on approved initiatives, and ensure cross-functional alignment to drive execution excellence.

What we ask of you:

• Create comprehensive Brand documents that clearly define and support requirements for leadership, ensuring strategic initiatives are aligned with business goals.
• Regularly facilitate conversations with leadership teams to review progress and provide updates on the status of strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with business priorities.
• Partner with support area owners (HR, IM, PMO, etc.) to ensure that the impact on stores is fully identified, planned, and communicated. This includes assessing store labor, time impacts, and other operational considerations.
• Establish and maintain a detailed calendar of store events and initiatives, providing visibility into approved and scheduled initiatives to all relevant teams.
• Collaborate with key support stakeholders and ensure effective project lifecycle management for each initiative, driving successful implementation.

What you bring to the table:

• 8-10 years of experience in a leadership role focused on strategic planning, project management, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Bachelor's degree (B.S./B.A.) required or equivalent years expereince
• Proven ability to influence strategic direction, develop and present business cases, and manage large-scale initiatives.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects and stakeholders effectively.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills, with the ability to align teams and drive collaboration across different functions.
• Strong understanding of store operations and experience managing complex initiatives that impact retail environments.
• The ability to travel 25% within our entire footprint

What we bring to the table:

• Culture committed to celebrating diverse backgrounds and experiences

• Comprehensive benefits

• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

• Associate discounts

• Team of associates dedicated to serving our local customers and supporting our communities

• Flexible, hybrid work environment with three days a week at our Quincy or Nanuet office and the remaining days working remotely

If you are passionate about customer service, thrive in a dynamic environment, and are committed to making a difference, we invite you to apply.

Stop & Shop is an equal opportunity employer. We comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws. Qualified applicants are considered without regard to sex, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, religion, age, marital status (including civil unions), military service, veteran status, pregnancy (including childbirth and related medical conditions), genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, legally recognized disability, domestic violence victim status or any other characteristic protected by law.