Sr Manager, Operations Process - Interconnected Order Pickup Experience

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot seeks a senior operations leader to design and execute cross‑functional strategies across the store fulfillment journey. The role connects customer and associate experiences, business priorities, processes, and technology to deliver scalable solutions.

You will lead major projects, mentor a team of 5+ direct reports, and drive data‑informed decisions with senior leadership. Expect travel and a focus on efficiency, vendor partnerships, and performance outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 8+ years in operations management or related field.
• Leadership experience managing 4+ direct reports.
• Experience with cross-functional collaboration and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional operational strategies across the store fulfillment journey.
• Drive system integrations and process improvements.
• Coordinate with leadership to align priorities and technology capabilities.
• Mentor and train team members; drive data-informed decisions.
• Manage vendor relationships and benchmark against industry peers.
• Provide strategic direction and planning for analytics teams.

Skills

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Project management

Data analysis

Communication skills

Retail operations knowledge

Vendor partnerships

Quantitative skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or related field

Job description

Position Purpose

Lead the development and execution of cross‑functional operational strategies across the store order fulfillment journey that connect customer and associate experiences, business priorities, operational processes, and technology capabilities to deliver scalable solutions and measurable business outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% - Communicates effectively - Communicates effectively at all levels and ensures actions and deliverables are completed in an excellent fashion
• 20% - Lead effectively - Motivates and influences leadership for collective decision making. Creates a sense of belonging for associated team and leads effectively.
• 25% - Manage Core Operational projects - Manages, drives and delivers core operational projects focusing on systems integrations/enhancements and or process improvements. Subject matter expert on system and processes pertaining to the organization. Creates and maintains project deliverables through planning and schedules, meeting quality of output, schedule and budget parameters.
• 10% - Provides guidance and training - Provides guidance and training specific to area of expertise. Assists in collaborating findings from data and making recommendations. Demonstrates proficiency of specific processes both orally and in writing presentations. Subject matter expert regarding operations and processes within Customer Care.
• 10% - Provides Resources and input on major process improvements - Guides organization on best‑in‑class technology, processes and tools associated with benchmarking other companies and vendors. Maintains vendor relationships and seeks out additional partners amongst industry and business leaders. Stays abreast of the competitive landscape, consumer data for their areas of expertise. Provides input and resources in driving major process improvement initiatives for The Home Depot.
• 25% - Strategic Planning - Provides direction and strategic planning for associated teams and analysts. Develops and implements changes that improve overall organizational and operational processes that create productivity and efficiency gains, simplifying the business. Is a participative member of organizational leadership, focused on the associates and overall goals of the business.

Optimizes diverse talent through a demonstrated commitment to equal employment opportunity.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

• This Position typically reports to the Sr. Director Services Strategy
• This Position has 5+ Direct Reports

Travel Requirements

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional experience in operations management and process management
• Intellectual curiosity
• Self-starter
• Project management skills

Minimum Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Preferred Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years Of Work Experience

• 8

Preferred Years Of Work Experience

• 8

Minimum Leadership Experience

• 4

Preferred Leadership Experience

• 7

Certifications

• None

Competencies

• Business Insights
• Collaborates
• Builds Networks
• Communicates Effectively
• Strategic Mindset
• Excellent written and verbal (presentation) communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and demands.
• Strong business, functional and/or store knowledge.
• Strong quantitative skills such as statistics and data analysis.
• Strong operations, retail and/or field experience.
• Ability to form strong technical and field partnerships with internal and external contacts.