Job Overview:

The Sr. Manager IT Business Planning – Retail Technology is responsible for the overall development and maintenance of strategic planning, performance monitoring, and developing and maintaining business relationships by working with internal stakeholders to ensure Technology Retail alignment with business objectives, creating and managing retail technology and business planning in direct collaboration with VP Technology - Retail.

Work Environment:

Hybrid Role:  

•        Candidates must be located in commutable distance to our Stillwater, MN office location.
•        This position follows a hybrid schedule working in office 1-3 days per week. The acceptable split between onsite and remote work is determined by the manager. Hybrid associates may choose to work from an office on a more frequent basis than required. 

Job Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning

•        Develops and implements retail technology plans to improve products, platforms, and services by partnering with internal stakeholders to align with business goals and objectives
•        Identifies and communicates the needs and relevant challenges to leaders across different business units and turns them into feasible and aligned strategy and project plans
•        Leads strategy and maintains an agile mindset to pivot strategy plans as needed to maintain business value creation through change management and business partnerships
•        Identifies opportunities for new business partnerships or growth strategies, creates communications and proposals
•        Provides oversight and leadership for major initiatives and programs, which include retail technology and/or associates that fall within other business units   

Business Relationships

•        Develops effective relationships across internal business units, including at the leadership level
•        Acts as a liaison for Technology - Retail and business teams to ensure technological retail services are aligned to business needs and goals
•        Manages business negotiations that add to strategic planning and roadmaps
•        Acts on behalf of VP Technology Retail when required in strategy planning

Project Management

•        Implement processes to monitor, set appropriate milestones and track overall project performance and dependencies across multiple inter-related projects 
•        Ensures Retail Technology projects are delivered on time and within budget
•        Builds an environment that fosters learning, growth and team engagement, and champions fulfilling the organization’s mission through highly successful project implementation. 
  

Job Requirements:

Education/ Certifications:

•        BS degree in Business Management, Information Technology or related.

Experience:

•        5-8 years’ experience in a role delivering enterprise-wide strategy programs, account management that includes technology strategy
•        Experience in technology strategy roadmaps and stakeholder management
•        Experience in strategic planning and implementing business plans that increase business value
•        Experience in stakeholder management, working with a diverse population of stakeholders, including senior leadership
•        Experience managing budget, timeline, and scope for projects and programs

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

•        Strong personal relationship, conflict management and negotiation skills
•        Knowledge in strategic and project planning
•        Proficiency with e-learning design & development using platforms such as Articulate Rise, Adobe Captivate, etc.
•        Abilit to be flexible and adaptable to learning and applying new ways of working and innovation
•        Confidently learn new technology and/or data and analytics platforms
•        Ability to design and deliver presentations to audiences at all levels, including senior leadership
•        Expert proficiency utilizing MS Office applications, especially MS PPT and MS Excel
•        Industry knowledge preferred
•        Good judgment is required for this position as there may be times when direct supervision may not be immediately available.

       Benefits: Competitive 401k, Flexible PTO, Health benefits – first of the month following 30 days of employment, mentorship program/developmental opportunities

My Cub. My Way.

We provide our customers with the best grocery experience period by personalizing our customers’ evolving needs with innovation, convenience and by supporting the communities we serve through delivering quality, variety, and fresh groceries. As the needs of our customers evolve, we’re dedicated to adapting alongside them, providing quality products, and a welcoming shopping experience.

At Cub we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to our success as an organization, and we strive to create a work environment that fosters respect, fairness, and equal opportunities for all employees. Each team member brings unique perspectives that help us better serve our community. 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. UNFI is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for all. - M/F/Veteran/Disability. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.