Strategy Project Manager, Strategy Support - Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to lead and manage multiple tactical and business-critical projects. This position also assists with strategic projects, which are the highest priority for the company and frequently involve multiple sub-teams and budgets of seven figures and above. The Strategy Project Manager works closely with business leaders to translate their initiatives into project scopes with appropriate goals and deliverables; leading and directing cross-functional teams composed of up to and including Senior Vice Presidents; managing project budgets; planning, organizing and assigning tasks and resources; managing risks and developing and overseeing execution of change management plans.

Responsibilities include:

• providing skilled project management and team facilitation for multiple tactical and business-critical projects and assisting with strategic projects


• communicating with and advising senior decision makers and other stakeholders on the course, risks and decisions of the assigned projects


• supporting department-specific processes such as strategic planning/ideation exercises and strategy and innovation thought leadership and communication via department-specific products such as competitor profiles and reports, SharePoint sites, internal publications, etc.


• promoting and sharing best practices and other learnings with both project teams and department peers and providing training/mentoring on project management techniques

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university in Business, Engineering, Accounting, or related analytical discipline, or equivalent experience


• 4 years’ work experience in a corporate environment with at least 2 years of that experience managing projects (e.g., at the individual or group level)


• be at least 20 years old and have a valid driver’s license and obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)


• flexibility and adaptability


• ability to work effectively without close supervision or guidance and to self-direct work activities


• ability to set priorities and to plan and coordinate work activities


• time management skills and the ability to work under pressure


• ability to interpret, analyze and explain financial information and to transform and model data from various sources


• detail oriented


• ability to plan and implement effective change management strategies


• ability to understand the interrelationships among various parts of the organization


• ability and willingness to generate unique solutions and ideas to address problems and improve work efficiencies


• problem solving skills


• strategic thinking skills


• customer focused


• negotiation skills


• presentation skills


• verbal and written communication skills as well as active listening skills


• intermediate skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint


• basic skills in Microsoft Excel


• experience with Microsoft Office 365 tools such as SharePoint, Teams, and One Drive


• availability to work nights, weekends, holidays and extended hours as business needs require

• MBA degree


• 5 years’ work experience in a corporate environment with at least 3 years of that experience directly working in project management


• any project management certification such as CAPM, PMP, PgMP, Six Sigma, CCM


• advanced skills in Microsoft Word and PowerPoint


• intermediate skills in Microsoft Excel


• basic skills in Microsoft Access


• experience with Executive Strategy Manager

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans 


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)