Sr. Manager, Strategy and Transformation

Create a healthier, brighter future for pets, pet parents and people!

If you want to make a real difference, create an exciting career path, feel welcome to be your whole self and nurture your wellbeing, Petco is the place for you.

Our core values capture that spirit as we work to improve lives by doing what’s right for pets, people and our planet.

• We love all pets like our own
• We’re the future of the pet industry
• We’re here to improve lives
• We drive outstanding results together
• We’re welcome as we are

Petco is a category-defining health and wellness company focused on improving the lives of pets, pet parents and Petco partners. We are 29,000 strong and operate 1,500+ pet care centers in the U.S., Mexico and Puerto Rico, including 250+ Vetco Total Care hospitals, hundreds of preventive care clinics and eight distribution centers. We’re focused on purpose-driven work, and strongly believe what’s good for pets, people and our planet is good for Petco.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Strategic Planning:

Collaborate with senior leadership to develop and refine the company’s strategic vision and long-term goals, key priorities and initiatives.

Conduct market analysis and competitive assessments to identify growth opportunities and potential risks.

Develop

Transformation Initiatives:

Lead cross-functional teams in the planning and execution of transformation projects that enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation.

Develop and implement change management strategies to ensure successful adoption of new processes and technologies.

Project Management:

Oversee the management of strategic projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.

Establish key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to measure the success of transformation initiatives.

Stakeholder Engagement:

Foster strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders to gather insights and support project initiatives.

Communicate progress, challenges, and results to senior leadership and other key stakeholders.

Team Leadership:

Mentor and develop team members, promoting a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement.

Budget Management:

Develop and manage the budget for the Corporate Strategy and Transformation Office, ensuring alignment with strategic priorities

Minimum qualifications:

(knowledge, skills, abilities; normally acquired through # years of experience and/or education)

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA preferred.

Experience:

7+ years of experience in strategy, management consulting, or transformation roles.

Experience in Merchandising, eComm, Digital, Loyalty/Membership, Personalization

Proven track record of leading successful strategic initiatives and transformation projects.

Skills:

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Excellent communication and presentation abilities.

Proficient in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Lean).

Ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.

Experience managing and developing high-performing teams.

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Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Petco Animal Supplies, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification.

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