Manager, Interconnected Strategy

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger. Position Purpose: Are you ready to shape the future of retail at a massive scale?   As the world’s #1 home improvement retailer, The Home Depot generates   ~ $150B in annual sales. While our e-commerce business stands alone as one of the largest in retail at ~$25B in online sales, its true impact is much larger   as   we   combi ne   our   digit al capab ilities   with   the   trusted value of our   ~ 2, 3 00+ stores and 500,000+ associates   to   provi de a   fri ctionles s   inter connecte d exper ience   for the 6 billion online + in-store customer visits we welcome each year.     Home Depot's   i nterconnected   e xperience is a key enabler of our ability to grow and gain market share in any macroeconomic environment. Delivering a best-in-world interconnected retail experience for Pros and Consumers is one of Home Depot’s top strategic priorities, requiring the establishment of clear strategic direction to support cross-functional alignment and organizational investment.     The Interconnected Strategy team   is responsible for   the development and execution of Home Depot’s overall interconnected   & customer experience   strategy. This includes   identifying   top opportunities based on market dynamics, developing efforts to address those opportunities, and ensuring adequate internal resourcing while building external relationships to support those efforts.     By developing   expertise   across every element of modern digital retail — from market dynamics and competitive landscape to technology trends, merchandising, and fulfillment operations — the [Sr. Analyst / Manager] of Interconnected Strategy has a unique opportunity to influence meaningful change from within one of the world’s leading retailers. Key Responsibilities: 10% - Competitive and Market Intelligence - Stay abreast of external developments (including innovations and strategies of notable competitive and non-competitive retailers) to identify opportunities and threats. Leverage internal/external research to develop insights/solutions, create compelling documents to communicate to executive audiences 20% - Planning Process - Address business problems by structuring issues and prioritizing analyses. Present readouts and work materials to team and key stakeholders 70% - Strategic Projects - Drive one or more interconnected strategy and operational execution workstreams   Direct Manager/Direct Reports: This Position typically reports to the Sr. Manager or Director This Position has 0 Direct Reports Travel Requirements: Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.   Physical Requirements: Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.   Working Conditions: Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.   Minimum Qualifications: Must be at least 18 years old Must be legally permitted to work in the United States   Preferred Qualifications: Previous   work experience in   top-tier   retail/ecommerce , corporate strategy,   or professional services (e.g., strategy consulting,   investment banking,   private equity) supporting retail / ecommerce   or consumer-facing business units   3 + years   of relevant work experience   MBA a plus   Strong skills in quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and strategic problem solving   Solid u nderstanding of retail and financial acumen   Strong communication   & presentation skills with the ability to synthesize complex data into clear, actionable insights for stakeholders and leadership   Proven ability to collaborate effectively in highly cross-functional environments   Comfort framing and   navigating   ambiguous   business   challenges   High degree of personal drive, initiative, and ownership   Strong interpersonal skills with high degree of professionalism and confidentiality   Minimum Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.   Preferred Education: The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.   Minimum Years of Work Experience: 4   Preferred Years of Work Experience: 4   Minimum Leadership Experience: None   Preferred Leadership Experience: None   Certifications: None   Competencies: Decision Quality Collaborates Drives Engagement Ensures Accountability Plans and Aligns Communicates Effectively Customer Focus