Manager, Operations Strategy

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.    

This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms-is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our teamis made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to  learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

Work closely with Operations and other cross-functional partners, providing thought partnership on our key business priorities to achieve Gap Inc. goals. Manage small strategic projects or a workstream of a large program) from strategy to pilot, leading cross-functional teams, evaluating hypotheses, defining project scope, and leading operational execution. Develop and refine project scope, structure, and approach. Provide structure to complex problems using frameworks, quantitative and qualitative analyses, and capability roadmaps. Identify key issues, guide and execute analysis, develop conclusions, and present findings to cross-functional partners. Anticipate roadblocks and proactively address issues before they impact business results.

What You'll Do

• General project management experience in corporate environments with cross-functional stakeholders. Tools used: Smartsheet, Microsoft Office
• Strategic Thinking / Problem Solving- Experience with structuring complex problems using frameworks. Experience thinking through processes and analyzing critical factors.
• Data analysis using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI to drive conclusions and support recommendations for operations strategy projects.
• Stakeholder management- Experience with transformation projects and change management in large corporations, coordination between cross-functional teams to drive project outcomes, communication about progress of initiatives to leaders and other groups within the organization.

Who You Are

• Requirements: Master's degree or foreign equivalent in Business, project management, other related field or a related field and two (2) years of experience in the job offered or related occupation.
• Experience and/or education must include:
  1. General project management experience in corporate environments with cross-functional stakeholders. Tools used:
  Smartsheet, Microsoft Office
  2. Strategic Thinking / Problem Solving- Experience with structuring complex problems using frameworks. Experience thinking
  through processes and analyzing critical factors.
  3. Data analysis using Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerBI to drive conclusions and support recommendations for operations
  strategy projects.
  4. Stakeholder management- Experience with transformation projects and change management in large corporations,
  coordination between cross-functional teams to drive project outcomes, communication about progress of initiatives to
  leaders and other groups within the organization.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees

Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. This year, we've been named as one of the Best Places to Work by the Humans Rights Campaign for the fourteenth consecutive year and have been included in the 2019 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the second year in a row.