Our Opportunity:

The Chewy HR team is looking for a HR Ventures & Acquisitions Program Manager to join our team. We are looking for an up and coming energetic, strategic leader and owner, who can take a brand-new program from ideation to full launch while successfully partnering with senior leaders across the organization. You must have a passion for solving complex ambiguous problems, be able to communicate effectively with internal and external partners and demonstrate proven results in delivering large scale programs.  If you have a passion for new business ventures, acquisitions and international expansion, this role is for you!

What You’ll Do:

• Work with the Head of Ventures & Acquisitions in developing and executing the HR strategy for new ventures and acquisitions at Chewy
• Enhance and model HR best practices for processes that will be utilized during new venture and acquisition activity
• Serve as program lead for assigned efforts, partnering with HR Centers of Excellence and HR Subject Matter Experts to coordinate implementation and integration activity
• Own end to end execution and responsibility for successful project delivery by leveraging experience & cutting-edge research
• Develop and execute a roadmap for new programs, initiatives, and ventures from business case, implementation plans, risk mitigation plans, resourcing, prioritization and more
• Assess risks, anticipate bottlenecks, provide escalation management to internal leadership, and balance customer needs versus technical constraints to maximize program benefits
• Communicate status and changes of program milestones to stakeholders and senior leaders through clear and concise communication
• Support multiple parallel workstreams managing projects from inception through rollout

What You’ll Need:

• BA/BS in General Management, Human Resources, or Business Development
• 5+ years of program leadership and program management experience (preferred in e-commerce or retail with an organization with international scope)
• 3+ years of experience leading large scale global programs, or mergers / acquisitions experience
• Excellent communication skills at all levels, including senior leadership
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, especially focused on conveying complex information in an approachable manner to large or small audiences
• Ability to think and perform strategically and tactically
• Ability to think and react in a high-energy, fast-paced environment
• Entrepreneurial mindset
• Position may require travel

Bonus (if applicable):

• MBA or advanced degree preferred
• Experience in either HR or a consulting environment – specifically related to new venture activity

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