Sr Strategic Execution Manager

Take your career further with McLane! McLane teammates, the driving force behind our success, are diverse professionals who work together seamlessly to keep our operations running smoothly. As a teammate, you will pair your dedication, expertise, and collaborative spirit with your fellow teammates to serve America’s most beloved brands. McLane leaders think long‑term, act with purpose, and inspire high performance. They lead with accountability, communicate clearly, and drive results through collaboration, innovation, and continuous growth. They empower each teammate to learn from industry leaders, develop their skills, and build lasting connections nationwide.

Primary Location: United States – Texas – Temple

Benefits

• Day 1 medical, dental, and vision insurance, FSA/HSA, and company‑paid life insurance
• Paid time off begins day one
• 401(k) Profit Sharing Plan after 90 days
• Additional benefits: pet insurance, maternity/paternity leave, employee assistance programs, discount programs, tuition reimbursement program, and more

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of large‑scale strategic programs that support McLane’s long‑term business objectives
• Develop and manage comprehensive program roadmaps, milestones, deliverables, and success metrics
• Partner with executive leadership and key stakeholders to align priorities and drive strategic initiatives forward
• Establish performance measures, monitor progress, and communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders
• Lead cross‑functional teams to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with organizational goals
• Identify program risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively address obstacles to successful execution
• Oversee the full project lifecycle, including requirements gathering, planning, implementation, and continuous improvement efforts
• Analyze complex information, identify trends and critical insights, and translate findings into actionable business strategies
• Influence decision‑making across multiple organizational levels, even without direct authority
• Resolve competing priorities and facilitate collaboration to achieve enterprise‑wide business outcomes
• Travel up to 50 % as business needs require

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Logistics, Technical Studies, or a related field (required)
• Advanced degree or willingness to pursue an advanced degree (preferred)
• 5+ years of experience leading complex projects, programs, or strategic initiatives
• 8+ years of relevant industry experience or 3+ years of consulting experience, preferably with a top‑tier consulting organization
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced environment
• Strong strategic thinking and problem‑solving capabilities with a track record of delivering results
• Exceptional analytical skills; ability to synthesize large amounts of information into meaningful insights and actionable recommendations
• Demonstrated success building relationships and influencing stakeholders at all levels of an organization
• Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication skills
• Experience with program management methodologies, strategic planning, and organizational transformation efforts
• Lean Six Sigma knowledge or certification (strongly preferred)
• Ability to read, write, and understand English at a level sufficient to perform job‑related tasks safely and effectively

Schedule

Full‑time, Shift 1st – Day