Position Purpose:

The Sr. Manager, Strategic Initiatives (Rental) will be responsible for developing, managing and driving alignment to one strategic roadmap to drive growth in the Rental business.  They will also be responsible for actively driving key strategic initiatives to successfully implement change and deliver value to the organization.  The Sr. Manager will own all aspects of program design, management of cross-functional linkages, program tracking and reporting, issue and risk management, cross-functional communication, timelines & logistics. 

Key Responsibilities:

20% - Develops an effective plan - Develops an effective plan for communicating project information to teams and stakeholders. Develops written status reports and scorecards and presents review documents to leadership. Collects and documents project issues and manages their timely resolution.30% - Drives consistent program - Drives consistent program governance around pilots and projects, including performance metrics, risk management, relationships management with stakeholders, and ensuring appropriate change management practices are included in the project program.10% - Manage Team's Responsibilities - Manage team responsible for planning and executing key meetings associated with projects. Attend and provide recaps, tracking and follow up on action items to senior leaders.30% - Project Leadership - Project Leadership, Develops an effective plan for controlling project scope, schedule, task assignment, budget and monitors project execution to ensure the plan is being followed. Optimizes diverse talent through a demonstrated commitment to equal employment opportunity.10% - Promote Associate Engagement - Shares responsibility with cross functional project leaders in promoting associate engagement. Ensures duties and responsibilities are understood by everyone and that an inclusive environment is maintained.

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Report to Director, Rental Strategic Initiatives Will have 2 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 eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in corporate or business unit strategyDemonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teamsAbility to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation and data analysisDemonstrated project management skillsAbility to frame and conduct analyses to inform decision makingExcellent written and verbal communication skills

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 bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

5

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

5

Minimum Leadership Experience:

No previous leadership experience

Preferred Leadership Experience:

No previous leadership experience

Certifications:

Strategic MindsetManages ComplexityCommunicates EffectivelyCollaboratesDrives Results

Competencies:

CollaboratesManages ComplexityPlans and AlignsCommunicates EffectivelyDrives ResultsDemonstrated leadership and management skills.Proven ability to manage positive business partnerships and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams.Possesses process-orientation and analytical skills.Proven ability to communicate, in writing or verbally, to audiences at varied levels.Exceptional relationship building, influencing, communication, and presentation skills.Demonstrated ability to present complex terminology to diverse audiences at various levels (including executive leaders).