Team Leader, Project Management

About Us: Whole Foods Market and Amazon Fresh are part of Worldwide Grocery Stores (WWGS), delivering quality food and innovative shopping experiences to customers across multiple brands and channels. Our integrated marketing operations team supports both brands in creating impactful marketing initiatives at scale.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Team Leader, Project Management to lead a high-performing team of project managers while overseeing the successful delivery of high-volume, cross-banner initiatives. This role combines strategic portfolio management with people leadership, directing the planning and execution of creative projects supporting enterprise-level business initiatives within Global Marketing. The ideal candidate will excel at developing project management talent, managing multiple large-scale programs, and orchestrating a complex portfolio of work while maintaining high-quality outputs across various project scales.

This position is located in Austin, Texas with an expectation of being in-office five days a week.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Leadership and Team Development

o Build and lead a team of project managers, providing mentorship, career development, and performance management

o Foster a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within the project management organization

o Develop and implement training programs to enhance team capabilities and project management methodologies

o Conduct regular 1:1s, team meetings, and performance reviews to ensure team growth and success

2. Portfolio and Program Management

o Oversee a complex portfolio of marketing initiatives, ensuring strategic alignment and optimal resource allocation

o Lead the most complex, high-impact programs within Global Marketing, focusing on enterprise-level omnichannel customer experiences

o Develop and implement strategic project management methodologies across the team to optimize performance and simplify ways of working

o Establish portfolio governance frameworks and ensure consistent project delivery standards

3. Strategic Leadership and Stakeholder Management

o Partner with senior leadership to shape strategic initiatives and drive organizational change

o Influence executive-level decision-making to align portfolio outcomes with marketing goals

o Build and maintain strategic relationships across the organization to facilitate program success

o Lead strategic planning sessions and portfolio reviews with senior stakeholders

4. Operational Excellence and Risk Management

o Design and implement scalable project management processes and best practices across the team

o Oversee portfolio risk management strategies and mitigation plans

o Drive continuous improvement initiatives across the project management organization

o Manage resource allocation across multiple programs and projects

Qualifications:

· Minimum 8 years of project management experience, with 3+ years of people management experience

· Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and equivalent practical experience in related field.

· Proven track record of building and leading high-performing project management teams

· Proven expertise in defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and establishing RACI matrices

· Expert-level knowledge of project management methodologies and portfolio management practices

· Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Workfront) and experience with multiple marketing channels

· Strong strategic planning skills, balancing big-picture vision with effective day-to-day operations

· Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and executive-level stakeholders

· Demonstrated problem-solving abilities with a proactive, action-oriented approach

· Adaptability and resilience in managing changing priorities and complex projects with superior organizational skills and a focus on process improvement

· Aligned to Whole Foods Market’s Higher Purpose/Mission, Core Values and Leadership Principles

Impact: This role is crucial for building and maintaining a best-in-class project management organization, driving operational excellence, and ensuring the successful delivery of high-impact marketing initiatives while developing the next generation of project management talent.

The wage range for this position is $85,968.00-$146,146.00 Annual, commensurate with experience. Whole Foods Market offers "Whole Benefits". Whole Benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan benefits, eligibility for a store discount, paid time off and access to other benefit programs. Eligibility for Whole Benefits is determined under the terms of the applicable Whole Benefits plan at a person’s date of hire. For additional information, visit our Whole Foods Market Careers site: https://careers.wholefoodsmarket.com/benefits.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.

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