Project Manager (Finance)
Maintain and execute a critical path schedule to core marketing initiatives. Manage key, cross-functional projects as outlined by the Annual Marketing Plan. Provide initiation, definition, delivery and closure of projects within timelines, cost and quality. Provide executional expertise and lead a team of stakeholders through a disciplined, data-driven process to achieve project requirements. Demonstrate the company's core values of respect, honesty, integrity, diversity, inclusion and safety.From one tiny Cincinnati grocery store more than a century ago, we've grown into what today is the nation's largest grocer with nearly 2,800 stores in 35 states operating under 28 different names. As America's grocer, we take pride in bringing diverse teams with a passion for food and people together with one common purpose: To Feed the Human Spirit. With a history of innovation, we work tirelessly to create amazing experiences for our customers, communities AND each other, with food at the heart of it all.
Here, people matter. That's why we strive to provide the ingredients you need to create your own recipe for success at work and in life. We help feed your future by providing the value and care you need to grow. If you're caring, purpose-driven and hungry to learn, your potential is unlimited.
Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a new career path, we've got a fresh opportunity for you. Apply today to become part of our Kroger family!
What you'll receive from us:
The Kroger Family of Companies offers comprehensive benefits to support your Associate Well-Being, including Physical, Emotional, Financial and more. We'll help you thrive, with access to:
- A wide range of healthcare coverage, including affordable, comprehensive medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, through company plans or collective bargaining agreement plans.
- Flexible scheduling in full- and part-time roles with paid time off, including holiday and sick pay based on eligibility and length of service.
- Emotional and financial support with free counseling through our Employee Assistance Program and free, confidential financial tools and coaching with Goldman Sachs Ayco.
- Valuable associate discounts on purchases, including food, travel, technology and so much more.
- Up to $21,000 in tuition reimbursement over your career, through our industry-leading Continuing Education program.
- Vast potential for growth, through an abundance of industry-leading training programs and diverse career pathways.
- Any experience in traditional and digital channels
- 3+ years project management experience
- Any prior experience in leadership positions delivering projects
- Six Sigma certification, Green Belt or similar experience
- PMP certification or willingness to attain
- Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to business owners and to all levels within the organization
- Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation
- Proven problem solving and organizational skills
Desired
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience- Manage and execute multi-channel projects through the project lifecycle
- Implement assigned projects, including developing scope and approach, managing project timelines and milestones, preparation of schedules, agreements, provide feedback on vendor proposals/bids, and coordination of contractors, vendors, consultants, and internal resources
- Identify and evaluate project risks, devise and implement effective mitigation strategies, escalate decisions and unresolved issues
- Deliver solutions that can meet the customer and business objectives of the project, including post-program launch evaluation
- Communicate project performance, including sub work-streams within projects in a timely manner
- Manage timelines, resources, budgets and expectations of stakeholders for assigned projects
- Build strong relationships across all functions within Kroger as well as with vendors and lead cross functional teams to develop and deliver project requirements
- Use established project management methodology to ensure formal tracking and analysis of projects with clear documentation of approvals given and actions taken
- Provide constant analysis of best business practices and strive to establish a culture of quality
- Provide overall leadership to project resources
- Present process changes, gain alignment from all functional leaders, and work collaboratively to implement
- Update project and program plans with actual and forecasts as well as manage and escalate deviations from plan and project parameters.
- Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation
