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CARMAX Senior Analyst, Product Portfolio in Richmond, Virginia
8116 - Midtown Office - 2220 W. Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia, 23220
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About this Job
The Sr Analyst, Product Portfolio plays a critical role in helping to shape and operationalize the strategic agenda of CarMax’s digital Product organization. Responsibilities in this role include supporting Product leadership to enable the organization to rally around a shared, bold vision; support in helping to bring clarity to large cross-functional efforts; enabling Product leadership to elevate progress by supporting executive level and organization-wide communications; and supporting the work to ensure we are appropriately organized and resourced to deliver on the Product objectives. In doing so, the role will work closely with the leaders of the Product organization. This position provides a strategic thinker, possessing strong management skills, the opportunity to play a significant role in bringing to life the strategy that will shape the future of a Fortune 500 retailer.
Leverage insight from Corporate Strategy to support the development of product-specific strategies that ladder up to broader company initiatives
Support the facilitation of events with stakeholder at various levels to organize and bring clarity to cross-functional initiatives to enable Product teams to drive toward success
Establish and track cross-functional deliverables and key milestones within multi-track initiatives and Products; identify and escalate initiative level concerns with progress to deliverables as appropriate
Build and maintain cross-functional relationships to help build alignment between Product and larger company objectives, and to escalate obstacles and recommendations to help leadership deliver on holistic Product objectives
Break down and articulate complex problems to enable Product leadership to make decisions and enable teams to action against
Periodically conduct or facilitate ad hoc research to support projects that are in their infancy
Support the ongoing management of the Product portfolio budget and resourcing plans to deliver on Product strategic objectivesTrack and provide updates on budgeted spend, communicating any gaps in how we are performing in comparison to expectations
Support Product leadership in maintaining a communications strategy to inform executives, the broader Product organization, and cross-functional stakeholders on progress towards strategic objectives and performance QUALIFICATIONS : At CarMax, we dream about “what is possible” with a belief that there is near limitless potential to grow our business. Ideas drive innovation. Innovation drives growth. Growth drives value. To that end, we’re looking for change agents to fuel our next wave of growth. The ideal candidate craves learning, generates ideas, and has a bias for turning insights into action. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to:
Think creatively and strategically to address complex/critical issues with a proven track record of thought leadership
Take initiative and ‘make things happen’ with limited supervision or guidance and with an analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented mindset
Flex between big picture thinking and sharp attention to detail
Drive towards business objectives and adjust priorities based on changes in business strategy or market environment
Clearly articulate vision, objectives, and progress through exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication
Demonstrate exceptional interpersonal skills to build and maintain strong relationships throughout the organization
Be courageous to motivate, influence and persuade across various levels of the organization
Develop and execute plans and proactively make improvements to processes
Demonstrate strong proficiency in Microsoft PowerPoint, Word, and Excel
3+ years of business experience in management consulting, strategy, strategic program management
Experience with expense management is a plus
Undergraduate degree in a business discipline or similar field with an excellent academic record; advanced degree preferred About CarMax CarMax disrupted the auto industry by delivering the honest, transparent and high-integrity experience customers want and deserve. This innovative thinking around the way cars are bought and sold has helped us become the nation’s largest retailer of used cars, with over 200 locations nationwide.Our amazing team of more than 25,000 associates work together to deliver iconic customer experiences. Along the way, we help every associate grow their career and achieve their best, at work and in their community. We are recognized for our commitment to training and diversity and are one of the FORTUNE 100 Best Companies to Work For®.CarMax is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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