Walgreens

Manager Strategic Operations

Walgreens$108K — $130K *
Pharmaceuticals & Biotech
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in analytically intensive roles like investment banking or management consulting.
  • Extensive knowledge of project management methodologies and financial analysis.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional enterprise changes.
  • Skilled in presenting program plans and cost-benefit analyses to stakeholders and executives.
  • Proven experience in identifying operational issues and implementing effective solutions.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • At least 1 year of leadership experience, managing or directing teams.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage significant transformation programs across business units.
  • Execute prioritized programs, establishing management routines and focus on deliverables.
  • Direct program activities to ensure quality results within time and budget constraints.
  • Analyze program insights and recommend strategies for operational effectiveness.
  • Ensure program completion aligns with division standards and project requirements.
  • Manage project prioritization to achieve overall program benefits.
  • Identify and address cross-functional complexities and risks in program execution.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health coverage including medical, dental, and vision.
  • 401(k) plan with company match to support retirement savings.
  • Paid time off for vacations, holidays, and personal days.
  • Employee discounts on pharmacy services and other company products.
  • Continuous professional development and training opportunities.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary
Provides dedicated support by facilitating business case and timeline development, managing progress to milestones, and refining benefits assumptions as necessary. Partners with business teams to actively manage leading indicators challenging assumptions and proactively highlighting impact on customers and organization. Serves as a trusted, results oriented, subject matter expert. Responsible to communicate program/initiatives across the organization (ex support center, field leaders, store team members, etc) and work with marketing to develop relevant narratives for patients. Responsible for programs that are cross functional, cross divisional, and are of significant magnitude and important to the execution of corporate business strategies and achievement of company objectives. Program work has a significant impact on the organization. Budget responsibilities are based on program requirements. Execute the strategy and efficient operations of Walgreens Pharmacy Businesses.

Job Responsibilities
  • Leads, organizes, directs, manages and controls inter related program activities for transformation programs with most significant scope, benefits, and impact across business units.
  • Executes prioritized transformation programs, setting program management routines and bringing focus to the team on the activities required to deliver on planned benefits.
  • Directs program activities to ensure high quality results within defined time and budget schedules. Collaborates with business leaders and executive team to develop the end to end approach and evaluation of transformation programs.
  • Analyzes and shares program specific insights and recommendations to achieve operational effectiveness and expected benefits capture. Assesses and measures ongoing impact and evaluates changes to key assumptions or planned impact.
  • Ensures programs are completed according to time and budget schedules, and that objectives conform to division overall standards and operations objectives and project requirements.
  • Manages prioritization of projects within the program, ensuring that each project achieves its overall benefits.
  • Proactively works with program teams to identify cross functional complexities and resolve program level risks and issues.
  • Resolves high level conflicts and negotiates with stakeholders.
  • Manages the identification of needed expertise and requirements based on engagement model and functional expertise. When required, directs the activities of project teams through leadership and collaboration with other
  • If needed, oversees the performance management of matrixed team.
  • Processes and synthesizes transformation program outputs into executive level presentations, updates, risks, mitigations, and business recommendations.
  • When required, develops and mentors staff through onboarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes, builds and maintains employee morale and motivation, ensures the team is appropriately staffed with required competencies, fosters a diverse and inclusive workplace.


External Basic Qualifications

  • Experience working in an analytically intensive field investment banking, management consulting, corporate development or business operations experience at another high touch company.
  • Extensive experience applying or executing project management methodologies and practices including developing a project plan, charter, scope, project management approach and management plans, including knowledge of complex project management financials.
  • Experience managing complex, cross functional, and enterprise wide change.
  • Experience presenting and reporting on program plans and cost benefit analysis to appropriate stakeholders, executives and senior management.
  • Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems.
  • Strong organizational, written, and verbal communication skills.
  • At least 1 year of direct leadership, indirect leadership and or cross functional team leadership.
  • Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).


Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with pharmacy operations including communicating with and presenting to various audiences within pharmacy operations
  • Experience storytelling at the corporate level with various audiences including VP leaders through individual contributors
  • Knowledge of business practices as related to functional area for example strategy, project management, lean six sigma.
  • Experience facilitating with strategic planning initiatives.
  • Experience with PPM tools.
  • Experience influencing others, including senior leadership.
  • Acquired PMP Certification or willingness to obtain certification.
  • Experience utilizing project management software and other standard project management scheduling tools, such as MS Project


The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

About Walgreens

Walgreens is the nation's largest drugstore chain with fiscal 2010 sales of $67 billion. The company operates 7,689 drugstores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico. Each day, Walgreens provides nearly 6 million customers the most convenient, multichannel access to consumer goods and services and trusted, cost-effective pharmacy, health and wellness services, and advice in communities across America. Walgreens scope of pharmacy services includes retail, specialty, infusion, medical facility, and mail service, along with respiratory services. These services improve health outcomes and lower costs for payers including employers, managed care organizations, health systems, pharmacy benefit managers, and the public sector. Take Care Health Systems is a Walgreens subsidiary that is the largest and most comprehensive manager of worksite health centers and in-store convenient care clinics, with more than 700 locations throughout the country.

Walgreens Careers

Joining Walgreens means becoming part of a team dedicated to inspiring health and well-being across America. As a cornerstone of the community, Walgreens offers unparalleled job opportunities in the retail and healthcare sectors, making it an ideal place for professional growth and innovation. Work You’ll Do At Walgreens, every position contributes to our mission of delivering premier health solutions while ensuring a diverse and inclusive workplace that fosters growth. Our team members are at the forefront of transforming customer experiences through dedication and expertise. Lead with Innovation and Leadership Embrace the opportunity to lead at Walgreens, where we combine industry expertise with a culture of innovation. Our leadership is committed to nurturing a professional environment where ideas thrive and leadership skills are honed through comprehensive diversity training and leadership development programs. Engage in Meaningful Work Join a team that values hard work and creativity, where your skills will be enhanced through challenging projects and collaborative team efforts. Walgreens is not just about filling prescriptions—it's about offering solutions that promote healthier communities. Explore Career Opportunities Whether you're looking for an entry-level position or a more advanced professional role, Walgreens offers a range of career paths in dynamic business areas. From in-store roles to corporate support, our job opportunities are designed to fit a variety of skills and interests. Internship and Employment Benefits Start your career with a Walgreens internship and gain hands-on experience that paves the way for future employment. Our interns work on real projects that matter, gaining skills that are crucial for future success. Full-time team members enjoy a wealth of benefits, including comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, and exclusive employee discounts. Invest in Your Career Growth Walgreens is committed to the career development of our employees. We provide resources and training that encourage continuous learning and career advancement. With support for certifications and networking opportunities, team members can expand their professional horizons and achieve their career goals. Stay Connected Join Our Team Discover the diverse range of hiring opportunities at Walgreens by exploring open positions that match your skills and interests. We are looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players ready to make a significant impact. Keep Up to Date Stay informed with career tips, insider perspectives, and industry-leading insights you can put to use today—all from the people who work at Walgreens. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts, the latest news, and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Explore the exciting and rewarding opportunities that await at Walgreens. At Walgreens, we are excited to see where your ambition takes you. Join us and be part of a team that is dedicated to shaping the future of health and wellness for everyone.
Learn more about Walgreens
Size
202,000 employees
Market Cap
$32.8 billion
Industry
Net Income
-$696 million
Founded
1901
5 Year Trend
+2.3%
Revenue
$141.5 billion
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