Strategic Initiatives Lead - Executive Enablement

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 180,000 - 280,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods in Warszawa is seeking a Senior Manager, Initiative Enablement to partner with the SVP of Store Experience & Design, drive operational excellence, and align cross-functional priorities. You will optimize workflows, prepare leadership communications, and ensure timely progress across high-impact initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong influence, excels at turning strategy into action, and uses data-driven insights to advance organizational goals

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Marketing or relevant field.
• 7 - 10 years of experience in roles such as business operations, program management, or strategy consulting, preferred
• Proven success managing cross-functional initiatives in a complex organizational environment
• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—able to influence without authority
• Comfort with fast-paced environments and evolving priorities
• Executive presence and discretion when working with senior leaders

Responsibilities

• Establish and sustain consistent operating rhythms and communication cadences to support alignment and engagement across the division.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks that slow down execution, ensuring timely progress across all major efforts.
• Develop and refine workflows to improve team efficiency and collaboration. Identify operational gaps or friction points and proactively recommend improvements.
• Support the SVP in preparing for internal and external engagements, including presentation materials, talking points, and data summaries.
• Maintain visibility across leadership team priorities, keeping track of commitments, deadlines, and deliverables. Ensure smooth operations across the division through project tracking, progress monitoring, and timely follow-ups with stakeholders.
• Own meeting preparation, management, and follow-up across key leadership and cross-functional touchpoints, including summarizing follow up and action items
• Ensure seamless collaboration across internal and external stakeholders by removing obstacles and resolving issues proactively.
• Hold team members accountable - through influence and relationship building - without formal authority.
• Lead or support cross-functional projects and workstreams on behalf of the SVP, driving momentum and clarity across multiple stakeholders.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Marketing or relevant field

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods in Warszawa is seeking a Senior Manager, Initiative Enablement to partner with the SVP of Store Experience & Design, drive operational excellence, and align cross-functional priorities. You will optimize workflows, prepare leadership communications, and ensure timely progress across high-impact initiatives.

The ideal candidate is highly organized with strong influence, excels at turning strategy into action, and uses data-driven insights to advance organizational goals