Publix Super Markets tops the list of privately-owned supermarkets in the US. We hold no long-term debt and continue to grow year after year.  Publix and our associates excel in community involvement, volunteerism, and environmental sustainability. Our collective commitment to diversity has contributed to our success in being a great place to work and shop. It’s satisfying to work for – and be an owner in – a Fortune 100 company that is widely recognized as a leader in the supermarket industry.

The Strategy Support department is responsible for helping Publix leadership develop and implement strategies to achieve long-term company growth and objectives. As a Strategy Team Leader you’ll act as an internal consultant, providing expert project management and team facilitation services to Publix business areas. In this role, you will work directly with business area leaders to develop long-term plans and facilitate cross-functional initiatives across the company. This position reports to the Manager of Strategy.

In Publix's corporate offices, we value in-person interactions, similar to those our store associates have with customers. Many of Publix's corporate offices offer work from home up to two days a week. Each business area implements their policy differently and should be discussed during interviews.

What you’ll do

•    Facilitate cross-functional teams to execute strategic initiatives commissioned by company officers 
•    Build relationships with the business area(s) you support and foster a strong team environment
•    Facilitate quarterly strategy review meetings and the annual business planning process for assigned area(s)
•    Guide teams through business exercises (work study, business case development, decision making), problem solving methodologies and frameworks (root-cause, SWOT and Kaizen analyses). 
•    Draft or help author project scopes, funding requests, team charters, presentations or officer communications
•    Develop detailed project plans and status reporting, communicate project status to key stakeholders and efficiently organize information to reduce time and effort for decision making
•    Ensure project deliverables are produced within established time frames, and work proactively to mitigate risk and overcome project issues
•    Maintain a excellent knowledge of the supermarket industry, while getting to know your assigned business area including emerging trends, opportunities, threats, and competitor strategies
•    Leverage the specialized skills of team members
•    Lead change management efforts to address emotions and behaviors resulting from project-induced changes 
•    Plan and oversee the work of consultants and other suppliers/vendors