WALGREENS Hiring For Senior Director, Planning, Analysis & It Project Management at Deerfield, IL, United States , United States Full Time

Job Description

This role can work in any one of our Hubs: Atlanta, Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, Seattle or DC.
Job Summary

This role focuses on IT/Digital capability and operating model with specific focus on global portfolio and enabling governance structures, frameworks and processes to enable the efficient and integrated operation of IT worldwide whilst supporting IT/Digital Strategy.

Responsible for curation of the IT Global Portfolio and associated reporting as well as IT investment approvals as well as unlocking opportunities to improve tooling and simplify existing processes, affording greater consistency across all PMO teams.

Creates, architects, embeds and manages governance, methodology and process across IT globally. Directs and co-ordinates the work in the federated PMO organizations across the WBA IT functions ensuring consistency of execution and output. This includes developing IT planning, portfolio & analysis strategies, plans, and operational guidelines, to support effective portfolio execution and deliver more accurate and timely data-powered insights that can inform IT leadership’s decision-making.

Outcomes directed have a significant impact on the organization’s short- and long-term results, specific customers and/or partners. Decisions have significant impact on the organization.

Job Responsibilities

• Owns the Global IT Portfolio and associated PMO activities managing and directing federated divisional and functional PMO teams as required
• Owns and operates the global IT investment and significant contract approval processes, works with Finance and Procurement and other stakeholders to ensure timely and controlled execution.
• Owns IT all global governance and associated process both in creation and execution, instructs and co-ordinates federated PMO teams to ensure consistency and of output and operation.
• Provide mentorship on business cases, identifying the business impact, probability of satisfying business needs, anticipated business benefits, and risks and consequences of failure
• Oversees the planning, development, and implementation of enterprise-wide IT portfolio and CIO directed programs, projects, process improvements and policy changes
• Oversees overall progress of the IT portfolio, with focus on budgets, key achievements, risks, dependencies and resources.
• Manages issue escalations to unblock individual initiatives. Identifies, troubleshoots, resolves, and escalates issues and risks to the next level and/or Business Owners, when necessary.
• Defines, deploys and governs the IT planning and portfolio processes to create visibility to, and support, the delivery of IT portfolio efforts, including scope, progress, budget, risks, interdependencies and outcomes.
• Working with GRC and internal audit establishes proper methodologies, controls and process in order to maintain the integrity and security of IT operations.
• Ensures consistency in approach/implementation of project management framework/standards across WBA
• Shares highly complex information related to areas of expertise. Interacts with senior management to keep abreast of objectives. Transfers knowledge and collaborates across functional lines and/or across departments. Interacts with direct reports and peers in management / customers / vendors to interpret information and improve cross-functional processes and programs. Builds and enhances key internal and external contacts.
• Creates and supports mechanisms for global reporting including but not limited to Status Reports, Charter, Schedules, and other key stakeholder presentations/communication.
• Partners closely with Finance to manage the budget utilization and forecasting. Ensues stakeholders are aware of budgetary compliance and/or incompliance and where issues/expenses have been escalated and/or decreased.
• Champions and drives cross-divisional collaboration and communication between the global and federated IT teams.
• Plans, develops and manages departmental expense and capital budgets.
• Contributes to general business planning regarding IT to maximize functional efficiency
• Chairs key governance meetings as required with responsibility for setting agenda setting and activity execution.
• Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes; builds and maintains employee morale and motivation; ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace. Attracts and retains talent through positive employee relations and robust succession planning. Enables a constant learning environment for all team members. Ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies; fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans

Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the Retail Pharmacy USA Division of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), a global leader in retail and wholesale pharmacy. As Americaxe2x80x99s most loved pharmacy, health and beauty company, Walgreens purpose is to champion the health and wellbeing of every community in America. Operating more than 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving approximately 8 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with platforms bringing together physical and digital, supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in local communities nationwide.
Basic Qualifications

• A Bachelorxe2x80x99s degree and at least 10 years of experience performing Portfolio / Program / Project Management
• Experience managing budgets of at least 15 million dollars.
• Experience leading project and portfolio management.
• Experience with more than one IT project methodology and supporting management tools and processes.
• Experience with resource allocation and budget management.
• Preferred Agile Project Management as granted by recognized body OR Attainment of Agile Project Management Certification within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated experience managing technology program leaders (Portfolio and Projects)
• At least 8 years of experience facilitating meetings, group discussion, whiteboard sessions, etc. and leading discussions across the enterprise breaking down internal/external barriers
• Experience using business analytical skills including facilitating requirements sessions and documenting activity workflows and business requirements.
• Experience leading teams and setting direction.
• Experience implementing business process, protocols and best practices.
• Experience managing a budget to plan.
• At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace.
• At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect
• Experience with business delivery measurement/reporting and vendor management.
• leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
• Experience managing and leading cross-functional teams.
• Experience identifying financial opportunities and problems and helping create/implement solutions with senior management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masterxe2x80x99s Degree or MBA
• Lean/Six Sigma Certification.
• Experience with business delivery measurement/reporting and vendor management.
• Experience identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
• Business and Technology Strategy Experience

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