Director, Strategy and PMO (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Director, Strategy and PMO

See What We’re All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That’s key. But we’re also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change…and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We’re more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That’s what keeps us at the top of our game. We’re proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain’s Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let’s chat – Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride – check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away – don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

As Director, Strategy and PMO you’ll partner across the business—including sales, talent, operations, marketing, IT, and eCommerce—to gather, analyze, and prioritize impactful growth projects. You will collaborate with leaders across functions to design, launch, and drive key initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and accelerate business growth. You’ll lead teams, align stakeholders, and ensure projects deliver measurable value for the organization.

Typical Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders from across the global business to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize projects for the Strategy & PMO team to support.
• Use a variety of strategic and analytical frameworks to assess and prioritize initiatives, including building business cases (e.g., NPV, ROI, and payback analysis).
• Conduct data analysis to uncover insights, articulate the strategic implications (the “so what”), and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Build compelling presentations that communicate analysis results, key takeaways, and next steps—from individual slides to full-story presentations—that drive alignment and inspire action.
• Communicate confidently across all levels of the organization—from the President and CEO to operational managers and frontline teams—translating strategic direction into tangible actions.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and requirements; make sure the right stakeholders are engaged throughout the project.
• Build and manage detailed project plans based on business goals, available resources, and priority alignment.
• Collaborate across the organization to deliver results against timelines, identifying and mitigating risks along the way.
• Facilitate large-scale workshops and meetings that harness diverse perspectives and use structured frameworks (e.g., hypothesis-driven problem solving, design thinking, or root cause analysis) to collect ideas, synthesize inputs, and guide groups toward clear, logical outputs and actionable next steps.
• Sample programs include: company-wide strategic planning, , post-merger integration, coordinating major digital and technology initiatives, customer experience redesign, margin improvement analysis, and ensuring delivery of important operational projects.

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