Program Manager

my7elevenhr; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking a senior candidate to lead acquisition integration across multiple phases from interim period through remodel/rebranding. You will coordinate with M&A and SSC teams and drive plans with Operations, HR, IT, Marketing, and other departments to ensure successful integration of new stores.

The role requires 7+ years of experience and 5+ years in management, with strong leadership, communication, and analytical skills to optimize conversion planning and execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or 4-year equivalent.
• 7+ years of relevant work experience.
• 5+ years of management experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional integration plans across departments for all phases of M&A and acquisitions.
• Coordinate with M&A, SSC, and other SEI departments to drive post-closing integration, remodel/rebranding, and divestment activities.
• Serve as single point of contact for acquisition-related questions and ensure alignment across stakeholders.
• Manage timelines, budgets, and resource allocation to keep integration initiatives on track.
• Collaborate with IT, Operations, HR, Marketing, and Field teams to implement integration plans.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of store operations

Planning & Organization

Information Technology

Problem Solving & Analytics

Microsoft Office

GIS / Mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

CAD

MS Project

GIS

Smartsheets

Job description

7-Eleven is an iconic family of brands with over 86,000 locations, surpassing every retailer in the world. We revolutionize convenience, restaurants and fuel through cutting edge innovation - working hard to be the customer's first choice. 7-Eleven empowers our employees to "activate awesome" and make a meaningful impact in their stores and communities every day. If you're ready to grow, lead and make a difference, come join our team and help shape the future of convenience.

JOB SUMMARY:

This role will serve as a single point of contact for Area/Market/Zone and Store Support Center stakeholders with respect to the acquisition during all integration phases: 1) the interim period prior to closing, 2) the post-closing period prior to rebranding and remodeling and 3) the remodel/rebranding phase. The role works closely M&A team members to vet opportunities that 7-Eleven is evaluating to understand operations, and other operational impacts that may impact the store(s) as potential 7-Eleven sites. The team member will collaboratively work with all key 7-Eleven departments/teams to develop and execute effective integration plans for transactions which 7-Eleven pursues.

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES:

• Partner with other team members on the M&A and AI teams to evaluate transactions as they come live.
• Collaborate with key SEI departments to develop comprehensive integration plans for all the integration phases; the plans include preparation for change in control (take possession of the assets), plans for running stores prior to remodel and coordinating remodel/rebranding activities.
• Upon transaction signing date, execute these plans by leading key departments (Operations, Human Resources, Field Training, Merchandising & Fresh Food, Information Technology, Logistics, Marketing, Licensing, Gasoline, Accounting, Treasury, A&E, Delivery/Digital and Construction, etc.) and verifying they are on-track, on-schedule, on-budget and accountable.
• Acquisition Integration serves as single point of contact for acquisition related questions and ensures alignment between M&A, Operations, and all key stakeholders.
• The role also coordinates all relevant SSC stakeholders during company sanctioned divestment activities. This includes Managing the divest process to 3rd party operators

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• EDUCATION: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
• YEARS OF RELEVANT WORK EXPERIENCE: 7+ years
• YEARS OF MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE: 5+ years

SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Leadership: Champions change and motivates self and others. Influence management and drive results in keeping multiple departments working cohesively. The role requires individuals to be organized and manage/lead multiple projects at longer stretches. Maintains strong cross-functional relationships.
• Communication: Strong listening, verbal and writing skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with store-level hourly employees to Senior VPs. Courageous in sharing fact-based opinion while maintaining curiosity to assess opportunities for improvement
• Knowledge: Basic and broad knowledge of 7-Eleven store operations, 7-Eleven departmental roles/responsibilities and understanding site plans, floor plans and blueprints.
• Planning & Organization: Adhere to tight timelines, flexibility to accommodate changing priorities and keep track of the smallest details, for multiple projects
• Information Technology: Basic knowledge of store infrastructure (firewalls, switches, internet, cabling, routers, point of sale registers, back-office systems, servers, etc.).
• Problem Solving and Analytics: analyze and recommend solutions to issues that do not fall cleanly under specific department responsibility; willing and able to develop the knowledge necessary to effectuate an opinion and/or recommendation and challenge others effectively to ensure the proper integration solutions are chosen. Ability to influence teams on best solution forward.
• Computer: strong MS Excel acumen and moderate proficiency in MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Teams and Smartsheets. Rudimentary knowledge of Mapping and/or GIS programs. CAD and MS Project a plus.
• Learning: Ability and desire to learn new business models as the M&A and Acquisition Integration team often evaluate opportunities for the future of 7-Eleven.

If an hourly or salary range is included in this ad it represents the range 7-Eleven in good faith believes is the range of compensation for this role at the time of this posting. The Company may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range is only applicable for jobs to be performed in this state. This range may be modified in the future. No amount is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned, vested, and determinable under the terms and conditions of the applicable policies and plans. The amount and availability of any bonus, commission, long-term incentive compensation, benefits, or any other form of compensation and benefits t