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Whole Foods Market Principal Program Manager, Supplier Marketing & Advertising in Austin, Texas
Job Description
We are looking for a Principal Program Manager to own key programs and projects to help grow supplier marketing and advertising revenue at Whole Foods Market (WFM). This role will be responsible for leading complex, cross-functional initiatives and managing ongoing business planning and reporting in collaborati on with stakeholders across WFM and Amazon Product, Finance, Marketing & Insights , and Merchandising teams.
This position will report to the Executive Leader of Supplier Marketing & Advertising. We are looking for a s trategic , critical thinker with strong business acumen and communication skills who obsesses over customers, earns trust with stakeholders, dives deep into business metrics and processes, and consistently delivers results.
This hybrid position is based in Austin, TX and will require a minimum of three days per week in our downtown office.
Responsibilities :
Lead initiatives to deliver on our company a dvertising and shopper marketing supplier revenue target and goals .
Drive continued innovation and expansion of our a dvertising product s and go-to-market offerings that will yield the most value and return for WFM suppliers .
A nalyze program results and make data-based recommendations on program iterations and evolution.
Lead business operational cadence for a dvertising, including monthly/quarterly business reviews and annual operating plans .
Build business cases to support the prioritization of new projects and strategies to drive program results.
Influence annual and 3Y/10Y plans, including financial targets, goals, and investment s .
Lead and facilitate discussions to drive decision making and alignment across WFM and Amazon stakeholder groups .
Qualifications and Skills:
BA/BS degree and 6 - 8+ years’ relevant experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
P roven track record delivering business results through high impact programs .
Strong quantitative, financial, and business acumen with experience building financial models and defining and vetting assumptions.
Strong analytical skills with a knack for interpreting trends and data and making informed projections/assertions.
Excellent interpersonal communication skills and levels of tact, diplomacy, and confidentiality .
Ability to build strong relationships across diverse groups stakeholders.
Communicates written information in a clear, structured, and concise manner.
Able to effectively present information and respond to questions in both one-on-one situations and group meetings.
Strong understanding of standard project and/or product management methodologies and requirements .
Ability to oversee and advise on project management issues and assist with overcoming barriers.
Strong understanding of the WFM business, food retail industry, and the business models of key strategic partners and competitors.
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