Walgreens

Senior Director, Enterprise PMO

Walgreens$160K — $200K *
Healthcare
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree with 8+ years in strategy, project management, or consulting roles; or High School Diploma/GED with 11+ years in similar roles.
  • Strong experience directing strategy within a corporation or consulting firm.
  • Proficient in portfolio and corporate planning functions.
  • Expertise in full project management cycle from concept to sustainability.
  • Experience with large-scale transformation initiatives in retail environments.
  • Finance decision-making experience of at least 5 years.
  • Leadership experience with direct and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

  • Leads strategic business initiative delivery by coordinating cross-functional teams.
  • Implements Walgreens strategic vision through collaboration, influence, and leadership.
  • Establishes company-wide portfolio management processes for prioritization and decision-making.
  • Assists leadership in accountability for results and value generation through defined metrics.
  • Provides analysis for executive decision making on business cases and transformation initiatives.
  • Integrates program benefits into financial and operational forecasts with finance.
  • Facilitates governance forums for project objectives and team mobilization.
  • Oversees the Portfolio management process design and implementation across PMO teams and organizations.
  • Creates strategic narratives for internal and external communication of objectives.
  • Mentors staff through communication, training, and performance management.

Benefits

  • Collaborative, inclusive workplace culture.
  • Opportunities for professional development and training.
  • On-site teamwork in a central location.
  • Engagement with executive leadership in strategic initiatives.
  • Dynamic environment focused on value generation and high-impact outcomes.
Full Job Description
Job Description

Job Summary:

The Senior Director, Enterprise PMO serves as the enterprise leader responsible for establishing, governing, and continuously evolving the organization's project, program, and portfolio management capabilities. This role partners with executive leadership to translate strategic priorities into an integrated enterprise portfolio, ensuring disciplined execution, resource optimization, risk management, and measurable business outcomes. The Senior Director leads a team of PMO leaders, program managers, and portfolio professionals while driving enterprise standards, governance, reporting, and value realization practices. The role serves as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, providing transparency into strategic initiatives, portfolio performance, investment decisions, capacity planning, and organizational transformation efforts.

This role is based in our Deerfield, IL office and is on-site four days a week.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Leads the delivery of strategic business initiatives by coordinating teams that will define, manage and deliver results from significant programs.
  • Implements Walgreens strategic vision through tactics, collaboration and leadership. Works with all functional areas to create focus, gain buy-in through influence, set priorities, develop work streams and guide complex work efforts to deliver against major program goals.
  • Establishes and drives a company-wide portfolio management process to ensure consistency for prioritizing, monitoring and decision- making of corporate wide initiatives.
  • Assists leadership team with holding one another accountable for results. Assists the executive team in creating value through initiatives by defining metrics and focusing on programs with most potential for value generation.
  • Provides analysis and evaluation of business cases across the company to aide executive decision making and prioritization. Provides subject matter expertise and guidance regarding transformation-related decisions to executive team.
  • Works with finance and operations to integrate program benefits and timing into financial and operational forecasts.
  • Sets up and facilitates, engaging and effective governance forums that drive project objectives and mobilize teams.
  • Oversees the planning, design and implementation of the Portfolio management process and tools within the PMO teams and works cross functionally and divisionally to support the organization, using tools to improve customer satisfaction, drive best practice and drive cost savings across the organization.
  • Proposes compelling strategic narratives that help the organization focus on the activities that matter most, and understand which are near term, medium term, and long-term objectives. Narratives should be appropriate for both internal and external audiences.
  • Leads the delivery of strategic business initiatives by coordinating teams that will define, manage and deliver results.
  • Develops and mentors staff through on-boarding, 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

  • Bachelor's degree and at least 8 years of experience in progressively more responsible strategy development and execution, project management, business development, consulting, or financial roles OR High School Diploma/GED and at least 11 years of experience in progressively more responsible strategy development and execution, project management, business development, consulting, or financial roles.
  • Experience directing strategy programs/ agenda within a corporation or management consulting firm.
  • Experience in portfolio or corporate planning type functions.
  • Experience of the full cycle of project management from concept, planning and launch through to project communications, governance, reporting and sustainability including planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives.
  • Experience with large-scale and complex transformation change efforts in retail organizations.
  • At least 5 years of experience contributing to financial decisions in the workplace
  • At least 5 years of direct leadership, indirect leadership and/or cross- functional team leadership.
  • Willing to travel up to 5% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state)


Preferred Qualifications

  • MBA or Master's degree
  • Healthcare and/or Retail leadership position
  • Experience in line leadership of business functions, e.g. Retail Operations, Commercial, Pharmacy, HR
  • Experience implementing business process, protocols and best practices.
  • Experience developing strategic initiatives which align with business goals and budget.
  • Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at various levels of the organization, such as peers, internal/external stakeholders, business partners, senior level managers, executives.
  • Experience of building and maintaining formal and informal networks across retail organizations to support collaboration and cross-team working.
  • Experience with consultant/ contractor capability transfer, to deliver legacy organizational capability enhancement.
  • Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with and through others, solving problems as they arise and mobilizing teams to deliver.

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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