Initiative Manager, Global Platform Business - Strategic Initiatives

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Ingram Micro is a leading technology company for the global information technology ecosystem. With the ability to reach nearly 90% of the global population, we play a vital role in the worldwide IT sales channel, bringing products and services from technology manufacturers and cloud providers to business-to-business technology experts. Our market reach, diverse solutions and services portfolio, and digital platform Ingram Micro Xvantage set us apart. Learn more at www.ingrammicro.com

Come join our team where you'll make technology happen in surprising ways. Let's shape tomorrow - it'll be a fun journey!

This position is located in our Irvine, CA, Buffalo, NY or Mississauga, Canada office with opportunity to be on a hybrid schedule and a few days remote per week.

About the Role

Are you a strategic leader with a passion for driving meaningful change in a global business? Do you thrive on solving complex problems and collaborating with senior executives to deliver impactful results?

Ingram Micro is seeking an Initiative Manager, Global Platform Business - Strategic Initiatives to lead executive-level platform business transformation initiatives that will redefine our global business, our partnerships, and our industry. This isn't just a project management role - it's an opportunity to be a catalyst for digital transformation, accelerate platform growth, and uncover new opportunities for innovation and operational efficiency.

You will work closely with corporate and regional business leaders to execute strategies focused on two core areas:

• Capability R&D: Seize new opportunities by developing and testing future platform capabilities.
• Weaponizing Existing Capabilities: Drive strategic value with our partners, increase market share, and enable entry into new markets by leveraging our current platform.

We are looking for someone who can navigate complex organizational landscapes, advocate for progress, and deliver impactful results. This role requires a sophisticated blend of project management rigor, strategic foresight, and interpersonal finesse.

Your role:

• Proactively identify and develop compelling business cases for value creation, developing innovative strategies that move the business forward.
• Lead transformational projects from conception through execution, including cross-functional pilots to test and validate value creation and efficiency.
• Monitor and report on global platform performance, ensuring key performance indicators (KPIs) are met and continuously improved.
• Provide executive-level status communication and consultation, ensuring alignment and informed decision-making across the organization.

What you bring to the role:

• Education: A four-year college degree or equivalent, relevant experience.
• Experience: A minimum of 8 years of professional experience, with at least 5 years leading strategic projects. PMI and/or Agile Project Management certifications are a plus.
• Strategic Expertise: Proven experience in leading business transformation and consulting with executives to achieve significant business outcomes.
• Exceptional Collaboration: Outstanding ability to work effectively with diverse stakeholders to positively influence business performance and drive accelerated progress.
• Key Competencies: We're seeking a candidate with a strong foundation in strategic insight, innovative thinking, and a results-oriented mindset. You should be a skilled communicator, with excellent interpersonal, conflict resolution, and change management skills.
• Travel: We anticipate there will be international travel involved, up to 10%.

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The typical base pay range for this role across the U.S. is USD $110,600.00 - $188,100.00 per year.

The ranges above reflect the potential annual base pay across the U.S. for all roles; the applicable base pay range will depend on the candidate's primary work location, pay grade, and variable compensation plan. Individual base pay within each range depends on various factors, in addition to primary work location, such as complexity and responsibility of role, job duties/requirements, and relevant experience and skills. Base pay ranges are reviewed and typically updated each year. Offers are made within the base pay range applicable at the time of hire. New hires starting base pay generally falls in the bottom half (between the minimum and midpoint) of a pay range.

At Ingram Micro certain roles are eligible for additional rewards, including merit increases, annual bonus or sales incentives and long-term incentives. These awards are allocated based on position level and individual performance. U.S.-based employees have access to healthcare benefits, paid time off, parental leave, a 401(k) plan and company match, short-term and long-term disability coverage, basic life insurance, and wellbeing benefits, among others.

This is not a complete listing of the job duties. It's a representation of the things you will be doing, and you may not perform all these duties.

Please be prepared to pass a drug test and successfully pass a pre-employment (post offer) background check.

Ingram Micro Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other protected category under applicable law.