Sr. Manager, Corporate Strategy

Bring Your Amazing Self to Work

At Macy's, Inc. we're on a mission to create a brighter future with bold representation for all. This is our Mission Every One. We know that each person here is unique. So we respect and invest in each individual to create growth, pride, and satisfaction. If we are able to bring our whole selves to work, it translates into a more abundant and wider array of ideas and energy for all to benefit from. Our success will be built on amazing colleagues, working together.

 

Job Overview

The Senior Manager, Corporate Strategy & Continuous Improvement guides cross-functional teams in formulating and pursuing strategic business priorities. The Senior Manager identifies and assesses strategic business problems from multiple lenses (e.g., customer, competitor, financial). They develop data-driven recommendations and actively shape scalable execution plans, inserting their informed perspective into the work. Additionally, the Senior Manager delivers compelling presentations to enhance decision-making and proposes solutions to open questions and risks. Other duties are performed as assigned.

 

What You Will Do

• Address the most impactful challenges facing Macy's and the retail industry by scrutinizing the status quo, questioning assumptions, and striving for improved outcomes through internal alignment.
• Independently lead and oversee cross-functional projects, collaborating with partners across the business to drive progress.
• Take on leadership roles in large-scale projects, coordinating efforts with fellow team members.
• Develop a well-informed perspective on project topics to contribute significantly to the work and drive outcomes aligned with the company's overall strategy and priorities.
• Gain exposure to senior leadership within the organization, fostering key stakeholder relationships.
• Provide support and guidance to the Strategy and Continuous Improvement teams, mentoring colleagues and offering peer coaching.
• Manage your career trajectory and explore various facets of the retail business.
• Apply analytical rigor and creative problem-solving skills to address strategic business challenges.
• Evaluate new and innovative concepts and approaches.
• Ensure a solid understanding of relevant subject matter to effectively contribute to projects.
• Synthesize key insights and formulate actionable recommendations.
• Cultivate trust-based relationships with key stakeholders across different functions.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to develop long-term strategies, establish strategic project management frameworks, and tackle complex challenges across functions.
• Foster collaboration with other teams within the organization and with the broader Continuous Improvement team.
• Influence stakeholders across functions, even without formal reporting lines.
• Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations.
• Maintain regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

 

Skills You Will Need

Strategic Thinking: Addressing significant challenges in the retail industry by critically evaluating existing practices, challenging assumptions, and striving for better outcomes through internal alignment.

Project Leadership: Leading and managing cross-functional projects independently, collaborating effectively with partners across various business units to drive progress.

Leadership and Teamwork: Taking on leadership roles in large-scale projects, coordinating efforts with team members to achieve project objectives.

Stakeholder Management: Gaining exposure to senior leadership within the organization and building key stakeholder relationships to support strategic initiatives.

Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills: Applying analytical rigor and creative problem-solving skills to address strategic business challenges effectively.

Communication Skills: Proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel for creating compelling presentations and analyzing data. Excellent communication and facilitation skills for conveying complex information clearly and tailored to various audiences.

Mathematical Proficiency: Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including experience with financial models and large data sets analysis.

Results-Driven: Demonstrating high energy, passion, and a proven track record of delivering results in a collaborative team environment.

Collaboration: Executing projects with a "Teams Win" philosophy, fostering a positive and collaborative work environment.

 

Who You Are

• Dedicated to fulfilling ideals of diversity, inclusion, and respect that Macy’s aspires to achieve every day in every way.
• Candidates with a bachelor’s degree or equivalent work exper