Welcome page Returning Candidate? Log back in! Sr. Principal Team Leader, Supply Chain, Planning and Product Delivery Leader Job Function Supply Chain Position Type Experienced Professionals Requisition ID 2024-17785 Posting Location : Location US-GA-Atlanta Overview

The Planning & Product Delivery Leader in the Supply Chain Center of Excellence will spearhead the seamless execution of Supply Chain initiatives and be responsible for driving the successful delivery of our product initiatives within our newly adopted product operating model. This role combines influence in product delivery with critical responsibilities in continuous planning and stakeholder alignment to ensure that our product strategy is effectively executed and aligned with the company's strategic goals. The Product Delivery Lead will demonstrate leadership in guiding complex projects to completion and excel in cross-functional collaboration. A strong grasp of product technologies and agile methodologies is essential. This role is pivotal in planning, stakeholder engagement, and establishing governance frameworks for product leaders. It will drive end to end product/portfolio management planning and execution, including governance over leading product/program management processes, structures, and tools.

 

Possessing a robust understanding of product technologies and proficiency in agile methodologies is critical for this role. The Product Delivery Leader is instrumental in orchestrating planning sessions, engaging stakeholders effectively, and crafting governance structures that empower product leaders to excel. The Product Delivery Leader stands at the forefront of transforming visionary product concepts into tangible successes, ensuring that every initiative is meticulously aligned with our strategic vision and flawlessly executed for maximum impact.

 

Our Flexible Future model offers a healthy mix of working in person and virtually, strengthening key elements of the Chick-fil-A culture by fostering collaboration and community. 

Responsibilities

Leadership & Strategy:

Build and lead a dedicated team to support the execution of delivery and planning responsibilities, fostering a collaborative and high-performing team environmentCollaborate with Product Leaders and enabling partners to define and prioritize product initiativesCollaborate with Product Leaders to develop product roadmaps and drive the execution of product roadmaps, ensuring timely delivery and alignment with business outcomesPartner with cross-functional product teams, ensuring alignment with the company’s strategic goals and visionCraft and standardize a strategic framework for product roadmaps

Product Delivery:

Oversee the end-to-end delivery of products, ensuring that teams have clear objectives and are equipped with the resources and support they needImplement and refine ways of working practices to enhance team efficiency and product quality, integrating program management methodologies, as applicableMonitor progress, identify risks, and proactively address any obstacles to deliveryCoordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless integration and execution of product features

Planning & Alignment:

Lead quarterly planning sessions to ensure that product teams are aligned with the company’s annual planning goalsCollaborate closely with Sr. Director of the COE and Product Leaders to translate strategic objectives into actionable product plansManage the alignment of stakeholders across the business, ensuring that all teams are working toward common goals and are informed of key prioritiesAdjust plans as needed based on feedback and resource constraints strategyEnsure plans and adjustments to plan are communicated to SCLT, enabling partners, and planning leaders

Stakeholder Management:

Act as the primary point of contact between product teams and senior leadership, providing regular updates on progress, risks, and outcomesFacilitate communication and collaboration across teams and departments to ensure alignment and transparencyBuild and maintain strong relationships with key internal and external stakeholders to support product successCommunicate effectively with stakeholders to manage expectations and gather feedback

Continuous Improvement:

Champion a culture of continuous improvement and agile methodology adoption with the product teams by encouraging experimentation, learning, and adaptationUtilize metrics and feedback to refine processes, improve product delivery, and drive better outcomesEncourage cross-functional collaboration to share best practices and insights, promoting a unified effort towards elevating product quality and efficiencyEstablish regular retrospectives and feedback loops to identify areas for growth and to celebrate successes, reinforcing a mindset of ongoing developmentAdvocate for the integration of cutting-edge tools and technologies that streamline workflows and support the principles of Lean and Agile methodologies Minimum Qualifications Proven experience in product management, delivery, or a related field, with a strong understanding of the product operating modelDemonstrated success in leading cross-functional teams and delivering complex products in an agile environmentStrong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to align product initiatives with business goalsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex concepts to a diverse audienceExperience with project management methodologies and tools, with a track record of driving continuous improvementExcellent interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools such as Smartsheet, JIRA, and other relevant software Preferred Qualifications Advanced degree in a relevant field such as an MBA or Master's in Product Management, Engineering, or Computer ScienceStrong technical background or understanding of the software development lifecycleCertification in Product Management or Agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum Master, Product Owner)Familiarity with the principles and practices outlined in Marty Cagan’s "Transformed."Experience in a similar industry or sector, with knowledge of the specific challenges and opportunitiesLeadership experience with the ability to coach and develop talent within a product management team Minimum Years of Experience 10 Travel Requirements 10% Required Level of Education Bachelor's Degree Preferred Level of Education Master's Degree Major/Concentration Business, Product Management, Computer Science, Engineering, or Information Technology with a concentration in Product Management or Strategy or equivalent combination of education and experience Submit Resume ApplyApplyShareRefer this job to a friendRefer Sorry the Share function is not working properly at this moment. Please refresh the page and try again later. Share on your newsfeed Interested in this opportunity?

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