Manager, P2M Transformation - Merch Planning & Inventory Optimization PMO

Gap, Inc.

$120K — $145K *
Retail & Consumer Goods
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of professional experience in relevant fields like consulting, finance, consumer goods, or technology.
  • Proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional programs.
  • Strong analytical skills to synthesize and translate data into actionable insights.
  • Exceptional stakeholder management skills to build trust and drive alignment across teams.
  • Expertise in developing clear communications tailored for diverse audiences.
  • Innovative mindset focused on leveraging AI for transformative outcomes.
  • Adaptable and resilient in fast-paced, ambiguous environments.

Responsibilities

  • Lead program management for MP&IO initiatives with structured milestone tracking.
  • Support designing and implementing future-state planning capabilities with stakeholders.
  • Govern and maintain visibility into program health, risks, and decisions across teams.
  • Track and quantify value delivered by initiatives for leadership communication.
  • Manage interdependencies across MP&IO and adjacent pillars to ensure coordination.
  • Promote AI-driven approaches in operations and planning work.
  • Create compelling leadership communications that simplify complex dynamics.

Benefits

  • Collaborative work culture that encourages innovative thinking.
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • Exposure to cutting-edge AI technologies in a transformative role.
  • Ability to shape strategic planning practices across departments.
  • Engagement with diverse teams and functions for a holistic experience.
Full Job Description
About the Role
The Manager, P2M Transformation – Merch Planning & Inventory Optimization will serve as a critical activation partner for the MP&IO work stream, responsible for program delivery, stakeholder engagement, and business value tracking across planning, buying, and inventory management initiatives. This role sits at the intersection of strategy and execution — requiring someone who can manage program complexity with precision while bringing new thinking and an AI-native mindset to how the work gets done.

This individual will report into the Director, P2M Transformation.What You'll Do
  • Lead program management for MP&IO work stream initiatives, maintaining structured milestone tracking, cross-functional accountability, and risk resolution across planning, buying, and inventory teams.

  • Support the design and activation of future-state planning capabilities — partnering with business and technology stakeholders to move from strategy to operational reality.

  • Maintain rigorous governance across MP&IO workstreams, ensuring clear and timely visibility into program health, risks, and decisions for leadership and cross-functional partners.

  • Track and quantify business value delivered by MP&IO initiatives — translating program milestones into financial and operational outcomes that resonate with leadership and finance audiences.

  • Identify and manage interdependencies between MP&IO and adjacent IndigoX pillars, ensuring cross-pillar coordination on sequencing, data flows, and shared capabilities.

  • Champion an AI-native approach to program operations and planning work — actively experimenting with generative AI and intelligent tools to improve how the team delivers insights, reporting, and communications.

  • Develop leadership communications — from working-team updates to executive materials — that translate complex planning and operational dynamics into clear, audience-appropriate narratives.

  • Partner with change management to design and execute adoption strategies that embed new planning capabilities and ways of working across brand, channel, and functional teams.

  • Bring new methods, frameworks, and ways of thinking to the MP&IO program — drawing from diverse experience to challenge existing approaches and improve how transformation is delivered.

Who You Are
  • 5–7 years of professional experience; we welcome candidates from consulting, finance, consumer goods, apparel, retail, technology, or any industry where strong analytical thinking, structured problem-solving, and complex program management are fundamental to the work.

  • Demonstrated experience managing complex, cross-functional programs — able to bring structure, clarity, and accountability to large, ambiguous initiatives.

  • A native AI mindset — you don't wait to be told to use AI; you actively explore how generative AI and intelligent tools can change the way you and your team think, work, and deliver.

  • Strong analytical capabilities — able to synthesize complex information, identify structural issues, and translate findings into clear, actionable insights for business and executive audiences.

  • Skilled stakeholder manager — experienced building trust and working effectively across senior leaders and cross-functional partners to influence decisions and drive alignment.

  • Ability to develop clear, compelling communications and presentations that translate complex dynamics into leadership-ready narratives, calibrated for different audiences.

  • A genuine drive to bring new ideas and external perspective into the organization — not just executing transformation plans, but improving how transformation itself is done.

  • Resilient and adaptable — able to operate with clarity in ambiguous environments, manage competing priorities, and maintain momentum in a fast-moving program.

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