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DESCRIPTION

**Director, Strategy & Integration** is accountable for planning, organizing, and directing activities related to multiple small to large projects and programs. Organizing project and program teams, assigning individual responsibilities, developing project and program schedules, creating detailed work plans and determining resource requirements. Creating and managing risk, issue and decision logs. Identifying, coordinating and monitoring cross program and project dependencies. Monitoring and reporting on the status of projects and programs including cost, timing, budget and staffing. Identifying/resolving obstacles to completing projects and programs on time and to budget. Integrating vendor tasks into the project plan and tracking and reviewing vendor deliverables

The ideal candidate will be commutable to Acosta Group Hub with preference to Lewisville, TX (Dallas) and Jacksonville, FL. Positions is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship (i.e. H1, F1, TN, etc.)

RESPONSIBILITIES

+ Develops roadmaps that take a strategic view of the work and ensures that portfolio roadmaps align with enterprise business and technology objectives.

+ Strong experience with Project Management and Agile Deployment methodologies. This includes working with the QA and Release Management team to help develop test strategies and ensure all appropriate signoffs are received and conform to a highly disciplined release management strategy.

+ Large scale IT project experience using Agile in combination with traditional waterfall methodologies.

+ Detail-oriented, with strong organizational skills, able to work under deadlines in a changing environment, and ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.

+ Deep financial acumen, with proven experience managing large capital projects that include labor, hardware and software and experience managing vendor SOW contract deliverables to ensure they are met.

+ Proven leadership skills, ability to prioritize, communicate clearly, a consistent track record of delivery, and an obsession about the customer experience.

+ Ability to interact with executives, managers, subject matter experts, and product owners in matrix structure of product management team.

+ Strong knowledge and understanding of the retail domain with the ability to establish/maintain high levels of stakeholder trust and confidence; prior experience leading product, item enrichment and master data transformation efforts strongly preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education and Work Experience

+ **Bachelor’s degree** required in Information Technology or relevant field

+ **Ten (10)** or more years of progressive work experience integrating multiple ERP implementation and transformational programs.

+ This role regularly interfaces with business users and leadership.

+ Previous experience with Program or Project Management, Product Management and Process Improvement. Human Resources and Finance experience is preferred

Leadership Characteristics:

+ **Strong leadership** skills with the ability to **influence** effectively without direct authority, balancing between competing priorities while remaining flexible and creative.

+ Outstanding **written** and **verbal communication** skills with the ability to work up, down and across organizational levels.

+ Strong **business acumen** , **operations** and **problem-solving** skills, along with the ability to assess current practices, identify opportunities for improvement, build consensus and drive the implementation of related changes.

+ Excellent **executive presence** and a track record of success working closely with all levels of the organization.

+ **Flexible** nature with good sense of humor who looks to establish strong working relationships and enjoys being part of team of like-minded individuals

ABOUT US

Acosta Group is a collective uniting the most trusted retail, marketing, and foodservice agencies—Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services, and Product Connections. Together, we connect consumers with the brands they love through omnichannel selling, merchandising, brand advocacy, and integrated marketing.

We recognize our associates are the foundation of our success. That’s why we prioritize your growth, development, and well-being to help you reach your full potential. With programs designed to support a fulfilling work-life balance, we offer opportunities that fit your lifestyle and ambitions—whether you’re looking for part-time flexibility or full-time career advancement.

Ready for a career path that’s as unique as you? Discover your path at Acosta Group!

Acosta Group is an equal opportunity employer and will ensure that applicants with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact [email protected]. Be sure to include "Applicant Accommodation" in the subject of your email to expedite the request.

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Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

**Job Category:** Administration

**Position Type:** Full time

**Business Unit:** Corporate

**Salary Range:** $110,000.00 - $135,000.00

**Company:** Acosta Services, Inc

**Req ID:** 12112

**Employer Description:** ACOSTA\_GRP\_EMP\_DESC