Manager, Strategy Management Office

White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC$110K — $130K *
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required, MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 7+ years of experience in program management or related field.
  • Proven capability in synthesizing data for high-level decision-making.
  • Experience in consulting, analytics, or business operations favored.
  • Strong communication skills for influencing without authority in a matrixed environment.,

Responsibilities

  • Manage the SMO initiative portfolio, tracking progress and identifying performance gaps.
  • Lead governance activities including committee meetings and action-item tracking.
  • Identify program risks and potential roadblocks to initiatives.
  • Apply structured problem-solving to assist leadership with informed decision-making.
  • Facilitate execution by coordinating resources and clarifying roles across functions.
  • Prepare executive-ready updates and reports to maintain alignment among key stakeholders.
  • Coach and review work of SMO Analysts and Workstream Leads for quality and consistency.

Benefits

  • Mentorship opportunities from senior management.
  • Engagement in high-impact, strategic projects.
  • Comfortable indoor work environment with minimal travel requirements.
  • Flexibility to operate in a complex business setting.
Full Job Description
Responsible for serving as a strategic partner to senior leaders across White Cap in the development and execution of data-informed strategies aligned with enterprise priorities. Applies structured problem-solving to complex business issues and facilitates timely, high-quality decision-making that enables successful execution of strategic initiatives.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities and Key Accountabilities
  • Manages the SMO (Strategy Management Office) initiative portfolio by reviewing workplans, tracking progress against milestones, monitoring KPIs, and identifying performance gaps that require leadership attention.
  • Leads governance and operating rhythm activities, including steering committee meetings, workstream reviews, action-item tracking, and follow-up on key decisions.
  • Identifies program risks, interdependencies, and potential roadblocks.
  • Applies structured problem solving to develop recommendations that enable leadership to make informed decisions and remove barriers to execution.
  • Facilitates execution across multiple functions by coordinating resources, clarifying ownership, and resolving dependencies or bottlenecks.
  • Prepares executive-ready updates, presentations, status reports, and decision materials to support alignment among senior leaders, workstream teams, and stakeholders.
  • Reviews, coaches, and provides guidance on analyses, presentations, and deliverables developed by SMO Analysts and Workstream Leads to ensure quality, consistency, and actionable insights.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.


Nature and Scope
  • Consults with senior management on solution development for complex strategic and technical business issues. Independently solves unique and complex problems that have a broad impact on the business. Assignments are large scope, high impact, high cost, and high importance.
  • Establishes operational plans for assigned area. Acts as a strategic advisor and uses expert skills to contribute to the development of strategic company objectives. Receives general administrative and business direction as needed. Typically operates with broad latitude in a complex environment.
  • Guides and mentors staff at all levels, provides advice to senior management on complex and strategic issues, and may lead or manage complex projects with dotted line responsibility.


Work Environment
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.
  • Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.


Education and Experience
  • Typically requires BS/BA in a related discipline. Generally 7+ years of experience in a related field. May require certification. Advanced degree may offset less experience in some disciplines.


Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required. MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • Program management experience supporting large-scale cross-functional initiatives.
  • Consulting, analytics and/or business operations experience preferred.
  • Proven ability to synthesize data and develop a compelling business case and recommendations to drive decision making across senior stakeholders.
  • Experience partnering with cross-functional leaders in a matrixed environment.
  • Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships and communicate clearly with both technical an non-technical stakeholders and influence without authority.
  • Strong problem structuring and analytical skills.
  • Experience developing executive-ready materials.
  • Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and data analysis tools.

About White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC

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There has never been a better time to join the dynamic team at White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC—the leading distributor of specialty construction and industrial supplies.

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Join White Cap Supply Holdings, LLC's industry-leading team to assist some of the most significant construction projects and industrial services in mastering their operational challenges with innovative solutions. Transform the landscape of supply chain management with the best minds at White Cap, where leadership in innovation and a commitment to operational excellence are at the forefront. Lead from a unique position in the marketplace, at the intersection of industry expertise and digital innovation. Work with a nationwide team of business and technology advisors to help clients streamline their procurement and supply chain strategies. Collaborate with a robust team of professionals dedicated to maintaining the highest standards in the supply industry.

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