Senior Manager Corporate Strategy - JCPenny : Job Details

We are seeking a strategic, analytical, and collaborative leader to join our Corporate Strategy team. This role is ideal for individuals with a background in management consulting or corporate strategy who are passionate about driving growth and transformation in a fast-paced, multi-brand retail environment. As a Senior Manager, you will leverage your skills to lead high-impact initiatives, support executive decision-making, and partner closely with cross-functional teams to shape the future of our business.

Position Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic and operational support for multiple initiatives across various retail brands and business functions, from problem definition through execution.
• Establish, build and maintain rapport with executive team members to foster strong partnerships through projects, shared objectives and strategic planning support.
• Collaborate with executive leadership team and support Sr. Director in development of short and long-term strategic brand and corporate plans.
• Leverage insights and remain current on market, competitor, and financial news, strategies and analysis to support data-driven recommendations.
• Assist in identifying business challenges and support the development of actionable strategies, ensuring clear communication with key stakeholders.
• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration with teams including Marketing, Finance, Merchandising, and Operations, while guiding business unit leaders to maintain focus on key resources and priorities.
• Support the creation of executive-level presentations and strategic updates, with opportunities to present findings to senior leaders when appropriate.
• Monitor industry trends and emerging opportunities to inform strategic direction, while reassessing established practices and encouraging internal and external benchmarking to drive continuous improvement.
• Support business case development, growth driving strategies and post-merger integration planning as needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 4+ years of experience in corporate strategy, management consulting (e.g., top-tier firm), project management, or a related field.
• Experience working in or with retail or consumer-facing industries is highly desirable.
• Strong foundation in structured problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive communication.
• Proven ability to cross functionally collaborate and manage multiple complex projects in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.
• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Demonstrated agility and adaptability in managing shifting priorities and cross-brand initiatives.
• Proficient and highly developed user of Microsoft Office suite programs required.
• Ability to work effectively within a team and build positive relationships cross-functionally.
• Limited travel may be required, based on business needs.
• Adhere to regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor as the company retains the right to change duties to this position.
• Must have authorization to work in the United States.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to maintain regular and timely attendance consistent with the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
• Ability to remain in a stationary position for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to constantly operate a computer, other office equipment and look at a monitor for up to 8 hours per day.
• Ability to clearly and accurately communicate and exchange information verbally, in writing, or through other means in person, telephonically, or through virtual communication methods.
• Ability to reach at or below shoulder level.
• Ability to carry equipment, move boxes/samples, etc.

EEOC Statement: SPARC Group LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We value a culture of inclusion and diversity within our workforce, and are committed to maintaining a workplace free from prohibited employment conduct, including discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, domestic partner status, civil partnership, status as a covered veteran, status in the Uniformed Services of the United States, citizenship and any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay Range USD $100,000.00 - USD $157,500.00 /Yr.