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SalarySummary
Whole Foods Market is seeking a Senior Program Manager to join our Store Development team responsible for program support which includes management of technology systems which support repairs & maintenance at all WFM physical site locations. In this role, you will support a wide range of store development & operations disciplines and coordinate all aspects of system-specific projects involving software enhancements, data management, and custom reporting as well as non-system projects supporting team initiatives. You will be responsible for defining project requirements, performing feasibility and needs/impact assessments, developing detailed project plans, and managing all implementation processes including communication to stakeholders, progress tracking, testing, documentation, training, and on-time delivery.
Responsibilities:
- Provide ongoing support & management of WFM Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS) in a system administrator capacity and as required by the business.
- Provide ongoing support to Store Development and WFM business partners on an as needed basis within the CMMS Platform.
- Work with & support external business partners/suppliers on work order specific inquiries including but not limited to invoice/payment questions, work order management questions & training.
- Support & track dependencies on partners, vendors and other third parties to effectively influence successful dependency resolution.
- Support the store development team that includes but is not limited to setting organizational guidelines, SOP’s, processes, ensuring tool data entry is accurate & entered timely.
- Help to ensure the success of projects in a timely manner from start to finish utilizing Whole Foods Market’s methodologies and practices.
- Define and follow communication plans with team members, partners, and stakeholders.
- Help to guide team members to create comprehensive project plans with clear timelines.
- Manage, document, and communicate project status to leaders and stakeholders on a regular basis.
- Control project quality and success by actively managing issues, managing decision processes, assessing risks, initiating, and tracking change requests, and meeting deadlines for deliverables.
- Facilitate and participate in meetings with team members, partners, and senior stakeholders.
- Document and follow up on important actions and decisions from meetings as applicable.
- Identify and provide recommendations for project management process improvements.
- Demonstrate resourcefulness, ceaseless energy, and persistence to achieve goals despite obstacles or difficulties.
- Convey a strong sense of urgency to drive issues to closure & the ability to build rapport with team members inside and outside the organization.
- Communicate structured information in a clear, concise, and organized fashion.
- Tailor communication approach to specific situations and audiences
Functional Knowledge:
- Must have comprehensive understanding of Store Development functions, tasks, methods, systems, tools, and procedures.
- Minimum 3 years of experience with a CMMS or similar platform/analysis experience.
- Advanced knowledge of Verisae & Corrigo is a plus.
- Basic knowledge/understanding of HTML and CSS.
- Familiarity with Workday Financials, Insights, Microsoft Office Suite, Coupa, Engie, Parasense, Energy Star Portfolio Manager and Tango is a plus.
- Outstanding analytical skills, with ability to evaluate and clearly communicate financial results.
- Develops and recommends methods to continuously improve systems and processes.
Teamwork & Collaboration:
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Able to lead others.
- Provides positive guidance and mentoring for Team Members.
- Works effectively with supported teams and individuals.
- Works effectively with suppliers, vendors, and key external stakeholders.
Task and Project Management:
- Organized, skilled at prioritization, and ability to work effectively under tight deadlines.
- Supports task / project planning, including budget / cost, schedules, and resource requirements.
- Maintains open communication among all task / project stakeholders, internally and externally.
- Directs and advises Team Members on specific project/ program activities.
Organizational Impact:
- Engages with leadership to help develop and ensure effective support of functional objectives.
- Identifies process and procedural changes that will have a positive impact on the function’s overall effectiveness and efficiency.
- Translates departmental objectives into tangible actions on the front line.
Education & Experience:
- BA/BS degree and 4-6 years’ relevant experience OR equivalent combination of education and relevant experience.
- Prior leadership experience not required but may have informally led teams or performed in a team lead type of role.
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
- Ability to physically perform general office requirements.
- This position may require up to 10% travel.
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.
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