Address: USA-MA-Quincy-1385 Hancock Street
Store Code: Strategy - Office of CEO (5144166)
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.
Primary Purpose
This high-visibility role will manage the team driving strategy development at ADUSA to further activate the US growth ambition and global 'Growing Together' strategy. This director will establish and support the top US strategic priorities and the programs within them. The role will support communicating priorities across ADUSA to foster engagement from the total company on the organization's strategic agenda. Finally, this director will complete competitive intelligence analysis and provides M&A support/orchestration for US priorities.
Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, and Hyattsville, MD.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Works with the VP US Strategy & Portfolio to set US-level strategic priorities, targets, and metrics in partnership with Executive Leadership
- Leads strategic development for large programs for the organization (manages the team working on these programs while owning some programs of their own)
- Leads the day-to-day US strategic planning cycle and orchestrates the annual planning process (interfacing with Global)
- Supports US strategic narrative and works with communications to bring it to life
- Supports the content, planning and execution of key events including strategy day, US town halls, annual US leadership meetings, etc.
- Supports connections between Global & US strategy teams
- Supports US materials for the Executive Committee, Management Board, and Supervisory Board
- Brings information to senior leaders regarding market trends, insights and competitive intelligence
- Supports inclusive market analysis that takes in account diverse customer demographics, preferences, and cultural nuances across the company's operating areas
- Utilizes competitive and innovation materials to help drive the longer-term US Strategy evolution
- Supports US M&A and works day-to-day with Global stakeholders as needed on M&A efforts
- Executes on Special projects at the request of the CEO
- Partners closely with Strategy, Portfolio, & Governance leadership to support effective execution of top priority programs
- Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Value
Qualifications• Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategy development, global initiatives, and program development• Experience managing a team delivering a wide-range of high quality deliverables• Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic plans that deliver business results• Ability to develop compelling, executive level storylines in PowerPoint• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights• Ability to manage and provide direction to multiple project-based initiatives at any given time• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively
across functions and levels• Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives• Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- Management consulting experience
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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.
We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.
Job Requisition: 401632_external_USA-MA-Quincy
What We Do
Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands – Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more. Our team includes some of the best and brightest talent from a variety of backgrounds, ranging from decades-long careers in retail to fresh perspectives from outside our industry. With a purpose-driven culture grounded in our values of courage, care, integrity, teamwork and humor, we are committed to fostering a culture of belonging where everyone is valued. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable the brands we support to nourish their customers and communities. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.
As part of the largest grocery retail group on the East Coast, we understand our vital role in enabling healthier people and a healthier planet and have an ongoing commitment to driving sustainable change that leads to a thriving food system, nourishes local communities, and creates a better world.
Why Work With Us
We love fresh perspectives, not just fresh produce. We believe that a diverse workplace fosters creativity, accelerates innovation, and helps us create an even better product. At PDL, you’ll find coworkers who are caring and committed, and who focus on dreaming big and getting things done.
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Employees engage in a combination of remote and on-site work.
