strategic manager

Guidehouse

<div><p>Job Family:</p>
Management Consulting<p><br>
Travel Required:</p>
Up to 10%<p><br>
Clearance Required:</p>
Active Secret<p>
What You Will Do:</p><p>
The Strategic Planning Manager will serve as an advisor and technical expert responsible for developing, managing, and executing strategic planning efforts for large, complex, interdisciplinary projects across the Department of State (DoS). The role provides high-level analytical, programmatic, and planning support to ensure alignment of mission objectives, financial resources, and digital strategy initiatives.</p><p>
Day to Day Responsibilities May Include:</p><ul><li><p>
Review strategic financial, budget, and fiscal data to ensure accuracy and accountability for multi-year project portfolios.</p></li><li><p>
Maintain up-to-date monthly project funding status, reviewing and resolving unliquidated obligations, and preparing detailed budget justifications.</p></li><li><p>
Plan and conduct cost-effectiveness studies to inform IT investments, development processes, and budget initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Serve as advisor for synchronizing, coordinating, and integrating all digital strategy initiatives.</p></li><li><p>
Coordinate strategic, programmatic, and budgetary initiatives across multiple stakeholders and organizational levels.</p></li><li><p>
Analyze management problems and providing advice and insight about the probable effects of alternative solutions.</p></li><li><p>
Prepare and present briefing materials and provide clear, well-supported input in decision forums.</p></li></ul><p><br>
What You Will Need:</p><ul><li><p>
An ACTIVE and MAINTAINED &quot;SECRET&quot; Federal or DoD security clearance</p></li><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree (coursework or experience in architecture, interior design, business management, or communications preferred)</p></li><li><p>
FIVE (5) years&rsquo; experience, with a minimum of THREE (3) years of experience managing planning, scoping, design, and execution of assigned projects.</p></li><li><p>
Experience utilizing Archibus or other Integrated Workplace Management Systems (IWMS) to manage real property assets.</p></li><li><p>
Experience formulating long-range policies and digital strategic initiatives for complex IT systems.</p></li></ul><p><br>
What Would Be Nice To Have:</p><ul><li><p>
Experience supporting the Department of State in a space management, construction, or IT capacity.</p></li><li><p>
Experience conducting budget analysis to assess cost-effectiveness of program initiatives.</p></li></ul>
The annual salary range for this position is $113,000.00-$188,000.00. Compensation decisions depend on a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, security clearances, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs.<p><br>
What We Offer:</p><p>
Guidehouse offers a comprehensive, total rewards package that includes competitive compensation and a flexible benefits package that reflects our commitment to creating a diverse and supportive workplace.</p><p>
Benefits include:</p><ul><li><p>
Medical, Rx, Dental &amp; Vision Insurance</p></li><li><p>
Personal and Family Sick Time &amp; Company Paid Holidays</p></li><li><p>
Position may be eligible for a discretionary variable incentive bonus</p></li><li><p>
Parental Leave and Adoption Assistance</p></li><li><p>
401(k) Retirement Plan</p></li><li><p>
Basic Life &amp; Supplemental Life</p></li><li><p>
Health Savings Account, Dental/Vision &amp; Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts</p></li><li><p>
Short-Term &amp; Long-Term Disability</p></li><li><p>
Student Loan PayDown</p></li><li><p>
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development &amp; Learning Opportunities</p></li><li><p>
Skills Development &amp; Certifications</p></li><li><p>
Employee Referral Program</p></li><li><p>
Corporate Sponsored Events &amp; Community Outreach</p></li><li><p>
Emergency Back-Up Childcare Program</p></li><li><p>
Mobility Stipend</p></li></ul><p>
About Guidehouse</p><p>
Guidehouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer&ndash;Protected Veterans, Individuals with Disabilities or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.</p><p>
Guidehouse will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law or ordinance including the Fair Chance Ordinance of Los Angeles and San Francisco.</p><p>
If you have visited our website for information about employment opportunities, or to apply for a position, and you require an accommodation, please contact Guidehouse Recruiting at 1-571-633-1711 or via email at RecruitingAccommodation@guidehouse.com. All information you provide will be kept confidential and will be used only to the extent required to provide needed reasonable accommodation.</p><p>
All communication regarding recruitment for a Guidehouse position will be sent from Guidehouse email domains including @guidehouse.com or guidehouse@myworkday.com. Correspondence received by an applicant from any other domain should be considered unauthorized and will not be honored by Guidehouse. Note that Guidehouse will never charge a fee or require a money transfer at any stage of the recruitment process and does not collect fees from educational institutions for participation in a recruitment event. Never provide your banking information to a third party purporting to need that information to proceed in the hiring process.</p><p>
If any person or organization demands money related to a job opportunity with Guidehouse, please report the matter to Guidehouse&rsquo;s Ethics Hotline. If you want to check the validity of correspondence you have received, please contact recruiting@guidehouse.com. Guidehouse is not responsible for losses incurred (monetary or otherwise) from an applicant&rsquo;s dealings with unauthorized third parties.</p><p>
Guidehouse does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Guidehouse and Guidehouse will not be obligated to pay a placement fee.</p></div>

Strategic Planning Manager

Central Coast Agriculture

<p><b>Job Overview</b><br/>The Strategic Sourcing Manager leads category strategy and supplier management across MRO, indirect, and packaging to drive cost savings, supply continuity, and operational efficiency. This role partners cross-functionally with operations, manufacturing, and finance to develop data-driven sourcing strategies, optimize total cost of ownership, and mitigate supply risk. The position balances strategic leadership with execution in a fast-paced, regulated environment.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Develop and maintain strong regular communication and professional relationships with CCA vendors.</li><li>Verify and issue purchase orders in line with priorities, including specifications, price and turn-around times. Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, ensuring business continuity.</li><li>Develop and execute category strategies for MRO, indirect, and packaging spend.</li><li>Create and maintain accurate records within systems of record, including ERP and electronic databases.</li><li>Review and coordinate incoming orders with key stakeholders daily, including part number, description, quantity, ship-to address, shipping method, pricing and estimated ship date.</li><li>Investigate all pricing/shipping/ordering discrepancies related to issued purchase orders. Work with suppliers, receiving and accounting teams to resolve any issues.</li><li>Work with Quality to ensure supplier non-conformance is handled according to existing Purchasing and Supplier Quality Agreements.</li><li>Purchase MRO supplies for specific departments following the Purchasing Request process.</li><li>Purchase Raw Material Inventory items following the Purchasing Request process.</li><li>Maintain precise records online and offline. Communicate issues and updates to your manager in an appropriate timeframe.</li><li>Provide purchasing planning and control functions by collecting, analyzing, and summarizing data and trends. Manage material forecasting sheet for company and associated brands and update daily and weekly.</li><li>Assess capacity and resource restrictions and make related recommendations. Synchronize the production schedule based upon lead time of purchased materials. Support the development of demand forecasts.</li><li>Calculate and publish KPIs including turnover ratios, days of inventory on hand, labor productivity (including efficiency and utilization), and inventory valuations.</li><li>Manage surplus and obsolete inventories.</li><li>Adhere to both company and government guidelines and regulations at all times.</li><li>Assist with periodic physical inventory as needed.</li><li>Adhere and contribute to applicable SOPs.</li><li>Continuously drive process improvements, cost reduction and cost avoidance initiatives.</li><li>Serve as a POC for buying and planning as well as related inquiries.</li><li>Maintain professionalism and live CCA's core values at all times.</li><li>Perform all other duties as assigned or inherent to the position, including periodic physical inventories.</li></ul><p><b>Experience</b></p><ul><li>Strategic Thinking &amp; Category Leadership &ndash; Demonstrates the ability to develop and execute category strategies by leveraging data, market insights, and supplier partnerships to drive cost savings, mitigate risk, and align sourcing decisions with business objectives.</li><li>Risk Management &ndash; Identifies, assesses, and proactively mitigates supply chain risks by diversifying suppliers, monitoring market conditions, and implementing contingency plans to ensure continuity of supply and business operations.</li><li>Planning and Organizing &ndash; Engages in short and long-term planning, sets priorities to optimize time usage, adheres to schedules and plans.</li><li>Creativity and Innovation &ndash; Initiates conceptual ideas with practical applications, develops creative strategies and opportunities, creative thinking and problem solving, promotes a creative climate.</li><li>Judgment and Decision Making &ndash; Solves problems, considers relevant alternatives before making decisions, displays intuitive judgment, shows timeliness and conviction in making recommendations and decisions.</li><li>Teamwork and Relationship-Building Skills &ndash; Assists team members in accomplishing their objectives by helping things go right, establishes effective working relationships, and promotes team efforts.</li><li>Adaptability and Change Management Skills &ndash; Ability to change to fit changed circumstances in rapidly changing environment. Possesses the skill to multi-task and juggle competing priorities.</li><li>Develops Team and Self &ndash; to learn and grow; maintains current knowledge in the field.</li><li>Communication and Cooperation &ndash; Effectively communicates upward, downward and laterally. Prevents unproductive responses, improves the effectiveness of communications and interactions with others.</li><li>Accountability and Productivity &ndash; Holds themselves accountable to team members, accepts responsibility for their own decisions, sustains peak performance and solves problems that impede productivity.</li></ul><p><b>Required</b></p><ul><li>Bachelor's degree (Supply Chain, Business, or related field) or equivalent combined experience and education directly related to purchasing and planning.</li><li>7+ years in strategic sourcing or category management.</li></ul><p>Pay: $85,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Dental insurance</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid parental leave</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lompoc, CA 93436</p>

Strategic Sourcing Manager

Corpay

What We Need
<br>Corpay is currently looking to hire a Strategic Account Manager within our NA Fuel division. This position falls under our Corpay line of business and is located in Brentwood, TN. In this role, you will serve as the primary client services contact that is responsible for supporting retention, client satisfaction and issue resolution of their assigned accounts. This position is responsible for assisting with all aspects of client relationships to ensure satisfaction and effective use of products and services. Account Managers are assigned a portfolio of customers and is responsible for understanding and resolving issues pertaining to products utilized by the client. You will report directly to the Senior Manager of Operations and regularly collaborate with various departments.
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How We Work
<br>As a Strategic Account Manager, you will be expected to work in an office environment. Corpay will set you up for success by providing:
<br><ul>
<li>Assigned workspace in Brentwood, TN</li>
<li>Company-issued equipment</li>
<li>Formal, hands-on training</li>
</ul>
Role Responsibilities
<br><br>
<b>The responsibilities of the role will include:</b><br>
<ul>
<li>Working directly with clients to provide day-to-day account support, problem resolution, research and analysis.</li>
<li>Responding to inbound emails and phone calls</li>
<li>Developing and executing a client service delivery strategy for assigned clients around the needs, contracts specifications and cost components.</li>
<li>Conducting regularly scheduled calls, presentations to review business performance, including training and education.</li>
<li>Making decisions regarding the set up and support of the clients assigned to their care and has the ability to approve financial fee and or transaction concessions.</li>
<li>Preparing and presenting solutions in advance to retain relationships.</li>
<li>Using customer feedback to monitor the status of service levels, identifies problems and revenue growth potential within the client base.</li>
<li>Interacting effectively with internal departments to support customer base.</li>
<li>Introducing and promoting other Corpay products to satisfied client base, promoting lead generation to Relationship Management Team</li>
<li>Retaining client base of accounts and associated revenue through an appropriate level of contact with clients</li>
<li>Meeting productivity requirements in regard to territory management and quality contact with customers</li>
<li>Troubleshooting of client-raised servicing issues to determine if the issue is a system issue, training issue, or client configuration.</li>
<li>Developing professionally, improving performance, and understanding the tools in place and maximize their use.</li>
<li>Demonstrating leadership qualities that influence peers to work collaboratively, automating manual processes, and using the systems available to their fullest potential.</li>
<li>Serving as key contributor in developing and testing new processes and procedures that enhance the user's experience.</li>
<li>Acting as a change agent</li>
</ul>
Qualifications & Skills
<br><ul>
<li>Minimum 4 years' Call Center or Customer service team experience</li>
<li>Prior Account Management or relationship management experience preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to work with large client base.</li>
<li>Minimum High School or GED required.</li>
<li>Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience preferred.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office.</li>
<li>Salesforce knowledge is a plus.</li>
</ul>
Benefits & Perks
<br><ul>
<li>Medical, Dental & Vision benefits available the 1st month after hire</li>
<li>Automatic enrollment into our 401k plan (subject to eligibility requirements)</li>
<li>Virtual fitness classes offered company-wide</li>
<li>Robust PTO offerings including: major holidays, vacation, sick, personal, & volunteer time</li>
<li>Employee discounts with major providers (i.e. wireless, gym, car rental, etc.)</li>
<li>Philanthropic support with both local and national organizations</li>
<li>Fun culture with company-wide contests and prizes</li>
</ul>
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
<br>Corpay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Corpay provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, gender (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, ancestry, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, language, ancestry, genetic information, veteran and/or military status or any other group status protected by federal or local law. If you require reasonable accommodation for the application and/or interview process, please notify a representative of the Human Resources Department.
<br>For more information about our commitment to equal employment opportunity and pay transparency, please click the following links: EEOC.
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Strategic Account Manager

The Schebler Company

<div><p>Objective</p><p>
The Strategic Account Manager is responsible for driving revenue growth for Schebler Chimney Systems within the Arizona market. This role develops and executes a territory growth strategy, builds relationships with key decision-makers, identifies project opportunities early, and converts those opportunities into revenue. This position requires a proactive, field-based sales approach with a strong focus on business development, pipeline management, and market expansion, while operating with a high level of autonomy in managing the territory and driving results.</p><p></p><p><br>
Reporting Relationships:</p><p>
This position reports to the Director of Sales, Schebler Chimney Systems.
</p><p>This is an individual contributor role with no direct reports.</p><p></p><p><br>
Key Performance Expectations:</p><ul><li>
Achieve defined annual revenue and margin targets for the Arizona territory.</li><li>
Build and maintain a healthy, active sales pipeline with consistent and measurable opportunity flow.</li><li>
Increase specifications and early project engagement with engineers and decision-makers.</li><li>
Expand Schebler's market presence and brand awareness within the region.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>
Develop and execute a territory growth plan for the Arizona market aligned with company sales objectives.</li><li>
Proactively identify and pursue new business opportunities through cold outreach, networking, and market engagement.</li><li>
Identify and pursue new business opportunities with engineers, contractors, building owners, developers, and other decision-makers.</li><li>
Build and maintain strong relationships with key market partners to increase product awareness, specifications, and sales opportunities.</li><li>
Generate, manage, and maintain an active sales pipeline by tracking leads, quotes, project stages, and expected close dates.</li><li>
Maintain consistent communication with customers and prospects to advance opportunities and improve conversion rates.</li><li>
Track and analyze current and past quote activity to assess future opportunities, prioritize efforts, and forecast growth accurately.</li><li>
Partner with engineering and internal teams to support technical discussions, product applications, and solution development.</li><li>
Monitor market, competitor, and construction activity to identify trends and support strategic territory planning.
</li><li>Drive market development efforts by increasing Schebler's visibility in Arizona through customer visits, presentations, training, and industry engagement.
</li><li>Assist customers with escalations for technical support issues and engineering and design assistance.</li><li>
Collaborate with executive management on sales processes, strategy, and sales and marketing budgets.</li><li>
Participate in industry trade shows and regional events to strengthen market presence, identify new opportunities, and manage onsite/web-based training.
</li><li>Assist in the development and implementation of strategic marketing plans with the Marketing Manager.</li><li>
Assist with the creation of sales presentations and other documentation and materials.</li><li>
Assist with research and development of new products and offerings by sharing market feedback.</li><li>
Perform other duties as assigned.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Qualifications and Requirements:</p><p>
Education: Bachelor's degree in business or engineering preferred.</p><p>
Experience: 3-7 years of outside sales, technical sales, or business development experience required, preferably in construction, manufacturing, or related industries.</p><p>
Experience calling on engineers, contractors, or building owners preferred.</p><p>
Experience managing a territory and working remotely preferred.</p><p>
Other: Must be physically located in Arizona. This is a remote field-based position within the Arizona market.</p><p></p><p><br>
Travel:</p><ul><li>
Frequent travel throughout the Arizona territory is required.
</li><li>Up to 50% travel, including occasional overnight and out-of-state travel for training, meetings, and industry events.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:</p><ul><li>
Strong organizational skills and detail-oriented.</li><li>
Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.</li><li>
Must be able to explain technical products to both technical and non-technical audiences.</li><li>
Ability to apply engineering and technical principles to product sales.</li><li>
Strong mechanical and technical aptitude.</li><li>
Personable, outgoing style with the ability to interact with varying levels of management and field employees, customers, and the public.</li><li>
Computer skills in a variety of office software packages.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Technical &amp; Professional Skills:</p><ul><li>
Strong organizational, planning, scheduling, and time management skills
</li><li>Exceptional attention to detail, communication, leadership, and negotiation skills</li><li>
Knowledge of MS Office software (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.)</li><li>
Knowledge and experience of AutoCAD Mechanical preferred.</li></ul><p></p><p><br>
Other Requirements:</p><p>
While performing the duties of this job the employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit; use hands, climb stairs, stoop, kneel, talk, or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 25 pounds. The employee is occasionally exposed to a moderate noise level.</p><p></p><p><b><i><br>
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of work assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and requirements.</i></b></p></div>

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Who We Are</b></h1>
Join a team that puts its People First! First American's Direct division provides comprehensive title insurance protection and professional settlement services for real estate purchases, refinances and equity loans. Since 1889, First American (NYSE: FAF) has held an unwavering belief in its people. They are passionate about what they do, and we are equally passionate about fostering an environment where all feel welcome, supported, and empowered to be innovative and reach their full potential. Our inclusive, people-first culture has earned our company numerous accolades, including being named to the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For&reg; list for eleven consecutive years. We have also earned awards as a best place to work for women, diversity and LGBTQ+ employees, and have been included on more than 50 regional best places to work lists. First American will always strive to be a great place to work, for all. For more information, please visit www.careers.firstam.com.<p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
What We Do</b></h1><p></p><p>
In support of the sales strategy for assigned territory, develop and retain a quality client base through the acquisition of new business and maintenance of existing customers to attain maximum sales volume and develop maximum potential volume from all markets for the division's products and/or services.</p><p><b>
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How You'll Contribute</b></p><ul><li>
Builds client relationships, secures new orders from new customers, and maintains and expands business with existing client base.</li><li>
Compiles lists of prospective customers for use as sales leads, based on information from networking, websites, newspapers, business directories, industry ads, trade shows, and other sources and develop and execute on a call plan for qualified real estate agents, brokers and their staff, lenders and attorneys.</li><li>
Assesses individual client needs and develops, presents and implements a plan to meet those needs.</li><li>
Is highly visible in his/her marketing area by attending real estate industry functions and participating in community and real estate events.</li><li>
Collaborates with internal marketing teams provided for their territory where needed to develop local marketing content (print, electronic) and social media presence to drive brand awareness to support sales strategy.</li><li>
Effectively creates or adapts and delivers presentations to customer groups, target customers, agents and others.</li><li>
Interacts daily with other work groups (such as operations, marketing and escrow branches)</li><li>
Communicates proactively with and responds in a timely manner to clients.</li></ul><p><b><br>
What You'll Bring</b></p><p>
Required Education, Experience, Certification/Licensure</p><ul><li>
High School Diploma or equivalent</li><li>
2- 5 years of successful residential Title/Real estate industry experience</li><li>
Proven track record of meeting and exceeding sales goals</li><li>
Requires a valid driver&rsquo;s license.</li></ul><p></p><p><b>
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)</b></p><ul><li>
Ability to listen to customers and understand their needs and objectives to better respond and provide solutions.</li><li>
Applies diplomacy and tact.</li><li>
Demonstrates persistence, tenacity and consistency in pursuing revenue opportunities.</li><li>
Strong interpersonal communication skills</li><li>
Flexible with the ability to adapt strategy to changing conditions.</li><li>
Understanding of market and competition with the ability to identify external threats and opportunities.</li><li>
Ability to persuade and influence others.</li><li>
Strong negotiation skills.</li><li>
Visibility requires maintaining a professional appearance and providing a positive company image to the public.</li></ul><br>
<p></p>
This hiring range is a reasonable estimate of the base pay range for this position at the time of posting. Pay is based on a number of factors which may include job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business requirements and geographic location.<p></p><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b><br>
What We Offer</b></h1>
By choice, we don&rsquo;t simply accept individuality &ndash; we embrace it, we support it, and we thrive on it! Our People First Culture celebrates diversity, equity and inclusion not simply because it&rsquo;s the right thing to do, but also because it&rsquo;s the key to our success. We are proud to foster an authentic and inclusive workplace For All. You are free and encouraged to bring your entire, unique self to work. First American is an equal opportunity employer in every sense of the term.<p></p>
Based on eligibility, First American offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, PTO/paid sick leave and other great benefits like an employee stock purchase plan.</div>

Strategic Growth Manager

Purpose Financial

<p></p><div><p><b>Date: </b>Apr 8, 2026
</p><p><b>Location:</b> Greenville, SC, US, 29601
</p><p><b>Company: </b>Purpose Financial
</p><div><p><b>Address</b>: 322 Rhett Street, Greenville, South Carolina, United States - 29601</p><br>
<p></p>
<p>
Purpose Financial, Inc. is an innovative consumer financial services company that offers a diverse suite of credit products, promoting financial inclusion and meeting consumers wherever they are. Through its brands, the company is committed to helping customers achieve their version of financial stability in the moment and in the future. Since 1997, Purpose Financial has been a pioneer in the consumer credit and financial services market offering money solutions in over 800 storefronts locations and online lending. Providing services in over 23 states, Purpose Financial employs over 2,500 team members.</p>
<p>
At Purpose Financial we are always on the lookout for motivated individuals who share in our values of mutual respect to join our team of outstanding professionals.</p>
<p><b>
We offer:</b></p>
<ul>
<li>Competitive Wages</li>
<li>Health/Life Benefits</li>
<li>Health Savings Account plus Employer Seed</li>
<li>401(k) Savings Plan with Company Match</li>
<li>Paid Parental Leave</li>
<li>Company Paid Holidays</li>
<li>Paid Time Off including Volunteer Time</li>
<li>Tuition Reimbursement</li>
<li>Business Casual Environment</li>
<li>Rewards &amp; Recognition Program</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Program</li>
<li>Office in downtown Greenville that offers free parking, onsite gym, free snacks/drinks</li></ul><p></p><div><div><div><div><b><br>
Position Summary</b></div>
</div><div><div>
The Strategic Program Manager will play a key role in positioning Purpose Financial to deliver on its Executive Strategy through aligning the organization towards common objectives, monitoring and communicating strategic outcomes.</div>
<div>
This role will facilitate cross functional collaboration to achieve alignment and delivery of the key initiatives with measurable milestones/success metrics. Evolve and execute effective governance and corporate strategy to ensure completion of the strategic initiatives and priorities in pursuit of delivering business outcomes aligned with a 3-year strategic plan.</div>
<div>
Essential skills for this role: Analytical and strategic mindset, critical thinking, entrepreneur mindset / experience, stakeholders management, cross-functional collaboration, effective communications, project management. This individual must be self-motivated, flexible, and willing to learn and develop new skills as business needs change.</div>
<div>
This role operations within the Office of Strategy and regularly interfaces with executive management.</div></div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b><br>
Job Responsibility</b></div>
</div><div><div><b>
Strategic Vision and Key Initiatives Collaboration</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Demonstrate an analytical and strategic mindset by effectively communicating Purpose Financials&rsquo; strategic vision and engaging strategic initiative leaders and business sponsors to build a strategic roadmap.</li>
<li>Conduct competitor comparisons and assess initiatives or strategic projects benefits / costs to identify opportunities to translate insights into actionable recommendations, prioritize investments, maximize value creation.</li>
<li>Develop a thorough understanding of our business capabilities and key elements of business strategies to ensure informed decision-making and maintain the strategic roadmap outlining OKRs, key activities, success metrics, milestones, and timelines.</li>
<li>Execute and improve strategic initiative governance framework to improve accountability, transparency, and consistency and ensure all key initiatives collectively achieving enterprise scorecard and Purpose Financial strategic vision.</li>
<li>Identify dependencies &amp; impediments to the strategic roadmap, collaborating with relevant teams to remediate issues and escalate when necessary.</li>
<li>Develop contents to deliver meaningful updates to the organization, external parties, and stakeholders on Purpose Financial&rsquo;s key initiatives and overall strategic achievement.</li>
</ul>
<div><b>Strategic Planning &amp; Key Initiatives Performance Management</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Collaborate with FP&amp;A to oversee Purpose Financial&rsquo;s 3-year strategic plan process, ensuring seamless alignment between the key initiatives and desired strategic goals.</li>
<li>Manage strategic plan review, evaluation, and communications to ensure the effective organizational goals and OKRs alignment and promote a comprehensive understanding of the strategic goals across the organizations.</li>
<li>Collaborate with Finance and the key initiative leads to managing business reviews, including setting objectives and managing agenda, preparing and compiling contents, communications, and follow-up on actions items and track progress between business reviews. Seek feedback and continuously improve business review process.</li>
</ul>
<div><b>Project governance and strategic project management</b></div>
<ul>
<li>Identify opportunities to improve the project governance process to support operation model transformation and strategic project execution.</li>
<li>Partnership with the product owners (PO) and technical leaders as well as actively participating in PO planning to ensure all ideas are properly prioritized based on resources and expected outcomes.</li>
<li>Maintain strong relationships within the company to effect change and influence desired outcomes.</li>
<li>Undertake any other duties as appropriate.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Job Responsibilities Cont.</b></div>
</div></div><div></div><div><div><div><b>Education Required</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree required</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Experience Required</b></div>
</div><div><ul><li>5+ years of experience working in strategy or strategic program performance management function in a cross-functional environment. Financial service industry preferred.</li>
<li>3+ years of strategic planning and performance management experience.</li>
<li>3+ years of strategic project management and governance experience, including tracking and planning projects and communicating progress to senior management.</li>
<li>Proficiency in Microsoft Office, data analysis, and visualization are required. Technical proficiency in Tableau is preferred.</li>
<li>Ability to interpret data insights, identify opportunities, and influence changes at all levels of the organization.</li>
<li>Strong leadership, diplomatic and motivational skills including the ability to lead up, across and down multiple business and technology organizations.</li>
<li>Analytical and critical thinker with ability to connect and facilitate multiple people/functions towards a common outcome.</li>
<li>Ability to adapt to change and competing demands.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><div><b>Knowledge Required</b></div>
</div><div><div>
Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communications skills needed to communicate in person, by phone, and through email; adaptability and flexibility to changing environment; and comfortable working in a dynamic, high volume, demanding environment.</div>
<div>
Ability to interact professionally and exhibit appropriate social skills. Ability to understand and ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and laws governing our industry/business and products. Ability to develop and maintain business relationships. Ability to quickly learn and successfully utilize any technology related to the role. Must have a good understanding of technology and operations, particularly in consumer financial operations. Has an in-depth understanding of financial services preferred.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Physical Requirements</b></div>
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Sitting for long periods of time; standing occasionally; walking; bending; squatting; kneeling; pushing/pulling; reaching; twisting; frequent lifting of less than 10 lbs., occasional lifting of up to 20 lbs.; driving and having access during the workday to an insured and reliable transportation; typing; data entry; grasping; transferring items between hands and/or to another person or receptacle; use of office equipment to include computers; ability to travel to, be physically present at, and complete the physical requirements of the position at any assigned location.</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Competencies</b></div>
</div><div><div>Critical Thinking</div><div>
Oversight And Governance</div><div>
Business Analysis</div><div>
OKR</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Travel</b></div>
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Depending on the needs of the business and can range up to/beyond 20% at time%</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Attire</b></div>
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Business Casual</div></div></div><div><div><div><b>
Other</b></div>
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Must be eligible to work in the USA and able to pass a background check.</div></div></div></div><p>
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability.<br>
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Requisition ID: 46063</p><br>
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<b>Nearest Major Market: </b>Greenville
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<b>Nearest Secondary Market: </b>South Carolina</p></div></div><p></p>

Strategic Program Manager (950632)

Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble is the leading book retailer in the United States, with roots dating back to 1873 and a long history of growth through innovation and expansion. Today, under CEO James Daunt and private ownership by Elliott Advisors, Barnes & Noble operates approximately 700 bookstores nationwide, serves over 700 communities across all 50 states, and maintains a robust digital presence through BN.com, NOOK® eBooks and audiobooks, and educational resources such as SparkNotes. The company also includes complementary retail brands such as Paper Source, Books Inc., Tattered Cover, and B. Dalton, further strengthening its market reach. Following a period of revitalization, Barnes & Noble is experiencing strong momentum, with plans to open approximately 60 new stores in 2026, underscoring renewed confidence in physical retail and local bookselling. Combining expansive store networks, curated selections, enhanced in-store experiences, and growing omnichannel capabilities, Barnes & Noble remains the #1 bookseller in the U.S. and a trusted, evolving partner within the publishing and retail ecosystem.
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This is a hybrid role requiring 3 days/week in our NYC headquarters.
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We're seeking a Strategic Sourcing Manager! You have a can-do attitude and are willing to jump in to help wherever possible to solve a gap or need in the business. You are not afraid to ask questions, roll up your sleeves and dig where needed. You thrive on encouraging responsible spending, sourcing products needed by the business and overall process improvement across multiple areas of indirect procurement. The Strategic Sourcing Manager as part of the Indirect Procurement team is responsible for sourcing for our Stores, Home Office and Distribution Centers. You will lead initiatives including vendor selection, onboarding and ongoing management, offboarding, RFPs, contract negotiations, pricing updates and rebate management, quarterly vendor and product reviews, and own the annual budgeting for the areas within your responsibility including fixtures, furniture & equipment (FF&E), office, DC and store supplies, and facilities & maintenance items.
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Benefits for those who are scheduled to work less than 20 hours per week include Employee Discount, EAP and Sick Pay. For those scheduled to work between 20 and 29.99 benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, Transit and 401(k) with Company Match. For those scheduled to work 30 hours or more benefits include Employee Discount, EAP, Sick Pay and Paid Time Off including paid Maternity and Parental Leave, Company Paid Holidays, 401(k) with Company Match, Comprehensive Health Benefits (Medical, Dental and Vision), Healthcare and Dependent Care Spending Accounts, Healthcare Spending Account, Disability Benefits, Life Insurance, Transit, and Tuition Reimbursement. All benefits provided are in accordance with the terms of the current plan and may be subject to future change. Benefit may vary depending on location/state regulations. More information can be received by the recruiter or Human Resources.
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An employee in this position can expect an annual salary between $100,000 - $110,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

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