Manager, Interconnected Data Strategy

The Home Depot is the world’s #1 home improvement retailer with over $150B in annual sales. Over $20B of these sales come from our market‑leading interconnected customer experiences, which combine cutting‑edge e‑commerce capabilities with the trusted value of our 2,000+ stores and 500,000+ associates.

Key Responsibilities

• 10% – Competitive and Market Intelligence: Stay abreast of external developments (including innovations and strategies of notable competitive and non‑competitive retailers) to identify opportunities and threats. Leverage internal/external research to develop insights/solutions and create compelling documents to communicate to executive audiences.
• 20% – Planning Process: Address business problems by structuring issues and prioritizing analyses. Present readouts and work material to team and key stakeholders.
• 70% – Strategic Projects: Drive one or more interconnected strategy and operational execution workstreams.

Direct Manager / Direct Reports

• This position typically reports to the Sr. Manager or Director.
• This position has no 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. There is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, moving or lifting light items may be required.

Working Conditions

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

Minimum Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous work experience in world‑class retail/e‑commerce or in professional services (e.g., strategy consulting, private equity, investment banking) supporting such businesses.
• MBA or master’s degree.
• Minimum of 4+ years of relevant work experience.
• Strong skills in quantitative analysis, qualitative analysis, and strategic problem solving.
• Strong presentation skills and ability to communicate effectively with senior leadership.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead and manage cross‑functionally.
• High degree of drive and personal ownership.
• Comfort with framing and addressing ambiguous challenges.
• High degree of confidentiality and professionalism.

Minimum Education

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

Preferred Education

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a master’s degree program or equivalent degree in a related field.

Minimum Years of Work Experience

• 4 years.

Preferred Years of Work Experience

• 4 years.

Minimum Leadership Experience

• None.

Preferred Leadership Experience

• None.

Certifications

• None.

Competencies

• Decision Quality.
• Collaborates.
• Drives Engagement.
• Ensures Accountability.
• Plans and Aligns.
• Communicates Effectively.
• Customer Focus.

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