Sports Program Manager Jobs in Houston, TX (NOW HIRING)

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!

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required.
• Master's degree in Business Administration preferred.
• PMI PMP, PgPMP, and/or ScrumMaster certification preferred.

Work Experiences:

• 5+ years of Program Management experience across multiple business functions
• 10+ years of Project Management and/or applicable leadership experience within a business function, i.e. IT, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Real Estate, HR, Merchandising, etc.
• Demonstrated experience utilizing alternate project delivery approaches, i.e Waterfall vs Agile
• Demonstrated experience and success applying program and project management principles, techniques, andprocesses.
• Demonstrated experience in the formulation of long range strategic plans, provides input into project budget preparation, and business case development with defined measures of success.
• Responsible for providing input to team member evaluations.
• Demonstrated experience and success leading large, high-impact, cross-functional program or projects.
• Demonstrated experience managing agreements and staffing with external service providers.
• Demonstrated experiencing working with people on all levels of the organization including, C-Level executives, directors, leaders, and team members to communicate the strategy, monitor and communicate progress on tactical issues, and work closely with Business Leaders to resolve/improve day-to-day processes and program delivery execution.
• International and/or global work experience a plus

Skills:

• Program Management, Project Management, Portfolio Management, Resource Management, Delivery Excellence, Risk Management, Stakeholder Management, Budgeting, etc.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external.
• Analytical, innovative, with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills.
• Self-motivated, with the ability to work on multiple programs and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high volume, fast-paced environment.
• Excellent analytic skills with the ability to use key tools to dive deep and provide analysis consistently on performance metrics.
• Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties

Responsibilities:

• Leads/manages medium to large size programs and projects, leveraging project management tools to deliver results. Accomplishes program objectives by planning and evaluating project activities.
• Responsible for all aspects of complex strategic projects to deliver minimum realization.
• Preparation of Program Charter, Stakeholder Identification, Project Planning, Execution, Monitoring and Closing
• Achieves operational objectives by contributing information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews
• Meets financial objectives by forecasting requirements; preparing an annual budget; scheduling expenditures; analyzing variances; initiating corrective actions.
• Sets and continually manages project expectations with team members and other stakeholders. Enhances department and organization reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
• Ability to manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Develop a thorough understanding of Academy policies, procedures and safety rules
• Responsibilities may change; team members may be required to perform other tasks as assigned

Physical Requirements & Attendance

• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior

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.