At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.
We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.
Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
EducationBachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field
Equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered
5–7 years of relevant experience in project coordination, PMO support, portfolio reporting, or consulting roles
Experience supporting enterprise PMO environments or multi-project portfolios preferred
Experience in resource management, financial tracking, and executive reporting
Portfolio Management (PPM) and Governance
Resource Capacity Planning and Management
Data Analysis and Visualization (Power BI, Excel)
Financial Analysis, Modeling, and Reporting
Process Improvement and Standardization
Risk Management and Change Management
Stakeholder Communication and Executive Presentation Development
Experience with tools such as Planview, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Power Automate, and PowerPoint
Support and enhance portfolio governance processes to improve transparency, decision-making, and change readiness
Maintain accuracy of portfolio data across schedules, risks, financials, and dependencies
Develop and deliver executive portfolio reporting, dashboards, and presentation materials
Communicate risks, issues, and portfolio insights to stakeholders and leadership
Support portfolio planning, prioritization, and investment discussions
Contribute to enterprise resource planning processes through analysis and reporting
Monitor resource allocation to identify capacity risks and optimization opportunities
Facilitate coordination between project and resource managers to resolve constraints
Perform scenario planning and capacity modeling to support prioritization decisions
Develop and maintain reporting dashboards to provide portfolio visibility
Analyze portfolio data to identify trends and support data-driven decision-making
Partner with Finance to support business cases, financial models, and performance tracking
Track portfolio KPIs, metrics, and performance indicators
Maintain enterprise PPM tools and ensure data integrity and accuracy
Support standardization and continuous improvement of portfolio reporting processes
Assist in improving data quality and automation of reporting workflows
Collaborate with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and leadership
Create presentations and materials that communicate insights and recommendations
Support PMO leadership in advancing portfolio outcomes, governance maturity, and change readiness
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
Regular office attendance is required
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Information Systems, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 5-7 years relevant experience in project coordination, PMO support, portfolio reporting, or consulting
- Experience supporting enterprise PMO environments or multi-project portfolios
- Experience in resource management, capacity planning, and resource allocation analysis
- Financial analysis, modeling, tracking, and reporting experience (partnering with Finance)
- Portfolio Management (PPM) and governance knowledge
- Data analysis and visualization skills using Power BI and Excel
- Experience with Planview, Microsoft Project, Jira, Azure DevOps, Smartsheet, Power Automate, and PowerPoint
- Risk management, change management, and process improvement experience
- Strong stakeholder communication and executive presentation development skills
Academy Sports + Outdoors Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Academy Sports + Outdoors and has not been reviewed or approved by Academy Sports + Outdoors.
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Retirement Support — A dollar-for-dollar 401(k) match up to 6% and an employee stock purchase plan are consistently presented as core strengths. These features stand out within big-box retail and are frequently highlighted as valuable parts of total compensation.
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Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — A 20% merchandise discount, pay-on-demand access to wages, and tuition reimbursement provide tangible everyday value. Onsite gym access in Katy corporate/DC locations and vendor discount networks further enhance lifestyle perks.
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Leave & Time Off Breadth — Paid time off, paid holidays, and defined maternity and parental leave are part of the standard package. Materials also indicate PTO availability for some part-time store roles in certain situations.
Academy Sports + Outdoors Insights
What We Do
At Academy Sports + Outdoors, we believe in the power of fun. And we believe in helping our customers have more of it. With a wide assortment of sporting and outdoors gear, Academy offers the best brands under one roof — curated to make the most of every budget. Day in and day out, our 20,000+ Team Members bring a sense of adventure, energy, and passion to work. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them has been at the core of Academy culture for over 80 years. We take pride in creating a workplace that values hard work, commitment, growth, and of course, FUN. Academy — headquartered in Katy, TX, a suburb of Houston — is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor stores. We offer a broad assortment of quality hunting, fishing, and camping equipment and gear, as well as sports and leisure products, footwear, apparel, and much more. Originally founded in 1938 as a family business in Texas, Academy has grown to a wide network of stores across many states, with $6.8 billion in annual revenue.
