Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

As a Manager of Corporate Project & Program Management for Central Market, you'll provide strategic guidance and engagement with key stakeholders and project / program teams.

Once you're eligible, you'll become an Owner in the company, so we're looking for commitment, hard work, and focus on quality and Customer service. 'Partner-owned' means our most important resources--People--drive the innovation, growth, and success that make H-E-B The Greatest Omnichannel Retailing Company.

Do you have a:
HEART FOR PEOPLE...skills to ensure your team understands customer business needs?
HEAD FOR BUSINESS...ability to use rigorous logic / methods to solve difficult problems?
PASSION FOR RESULTS...drive to push for positive change?

We are looking for:
- 5+ years of experience in program management

What is the work?
Management / Project Management:
- Works with senior leaders at Central Market to ensure strategies and projects effectively deliver results and success measures are in place
- Manages and leads cross-functional special projects across Central Market
- Advises and consults with the business while providing oversight to project activities
- Explores / validates / executes with no pre-defined solutions; makes independent decisions in ambiguous and complex areas, based on analysis, experience, judgment
- Collaborates cross-functionally to understand / document business needs in an end-to-end manner
- Discovers and drives new ways of using information to impact business decisions and results
- Manages and provides diagnosis and recommendations to Central Market senior leadership team on strategic initiatives, including organizational design, development, organization effectiveness, etc.
- Identifies change management opportunities related to assigned projects and programs
- Provides Central Market senior leaders with evaluation of organizational risks, identifying mitigation strategies, and change management.
- Facilitates strategy planning sessions with senior leaders or functional groups to determine/ obtain agreement on appropriate actions to align on goals and priorities.

-Brings new ideas/ coaching to team on different ideas, process and approach

-Supports Division President as needed

What is your background?
- A related degree or comparable formal training, certification, or work experience
- 5+ years of experience in program management
- Experience successfully working in a fast-paced, change-oriented environment

Do you have what it takes to be a Central Market  Manager of Corporate Project & Program Management?
- Comprehensive knowledge of project management tools
- Advanced analytical skills
- Advanced verbal / written communication and presentation skills
- Strong negotiating and interpersonal skills
- Strong decision-making skills
- Strong leadership skills
- Ability to leverage data to tell a meaningful story

Can you...
- Work collaboratively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
- Work extended hours

04/2025

HR3232