Director, Strategy and PMO (Hybrid Work Schedule)

Director, Strategy and PMO

See What We're All About

As the fastest-growing distributor of restaurant equipment, HVAC and residential appliance parts, we like to do things a little differently. First, you need to understand and demonstrate our Core Values with safety being your first priority. That's key. But we're also looking for unique enthusiasm, high integrity, courage to embrace change...and if you know a few jokes, that puts you on the top of our list!

Do you have a genius-level knowledge of original equipment manufacturer parts? If not, no problem! We're more interested in passionate people with fresh ideas from different backgrounds. That's what keeps us at the top of our game. We're proud that our workplace has been recognized for its growth and innovation on the Inc. 5000 list 15 years in a row and the Crain's Fast 50 list ten times. We are honored to be voted by our Chicagoland team as a Chicago Tribune Top Workplace for the last four years.

If you're ready to roll up your sleeves, go above and beyond and put your ambition to work, all while having some fun, let's chat - Apply Today!

Perks

• Parts Town Pride - check out our virtual tour and culture!
• Quarterly profit-sharing bonus
• Hybrid Work schedule
• Team member appreciation events and recognition programs
• Volunteer opportunities
• Monthly IT stipend
• Casual dress code
• On-demand pay options: Access your pay as you earn it, to cover unexpected or even everyday expenses
• All the traditional benefits like health insurance, 401k/401k match, employee assistance programs and time away - don't worry, we've got you covered.

The Job at a Glance

As Director, Strategy and PMO you'll partner across the business-including sales, talent, operations, marketing, IT, and eCommerce-to gather, analyze, and prioritize impactful growth projects. You will collaborate with leaders across functions to design, launch, and drive key initiatives that improve operational efficiency, enhance customer experience, and accelerate business growth. You'll lead teams, align stakeholders, and ensure projects deliver measurable value for the organization.

Typical Responsibilities

• Partner with leaders from across the global business to identify improvement opportunities and prioritize projects for the Strategy & PMO team to support.
• Use a variety of strategic and analytical frameworks to assess and prioritize initiatives, including building business cases (e.g., NPV, ROI, and payback analysis).
• Conduct data analysis to uncover insights, articulate the strategic implications (the "so what"), and translate findings into clear, actionable recommendations.
• Build compelling presentations that communicate analysis results, key takeaways, and next steps-from individual slides to full-story presentations-that drive alignment and inspire action.
• Communicate confidently across all levels of the organization-from the President and CEO to operational managers and frontline teams-translating strategic direction into tangible actions.
• Partner closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on goals, timelines, and requirements; make sure the right stakeholders are engaged throughout the project.
• Build and manage detailed project plans based on business goals, available resources, and priority alignment.
• Collaborate across the organization to deliver results against timelines, identifying and mitigating risks along the way.
• Facilitate large-scale workshops and meetings that harness diverse perspectives and use structured frameworks (e.g., hypothesis-driven problem solving, design thinking, or root cause analysis) to collect ideas, synthesize inputs, and guide groups toward clear, logical outputs and actionable next steps.
• Sample programs include: company-wide strategic planning, , post-merger integration, coordinating major digital and technology initiatives, customer experience redesign, margin improvement analysis, and ensuring delivery of important operational projects.

To Land This Opportunity

• You have excellent organizational and communication skills, thrive in a collaborative environment, and know how to drive results through structured, high-impact programs.
• You have 8+ years of experience leading strategic, customer-facing, or operational projects; at least 2 years working at a top strategy consulting firm, working on initiatives such as value creation, process improvement, M&A / post-merger integration, supply chain or operating model design, or business unit / growth strategy.
• You have experience in consulting, strategy, or rotational leadership programs
• You have proven ability to analyze complex data, distill insights, communicate the "so what," and drive data-informed action.
• You're comfortable influencing and engaging stakeholders across all levels-from senior executives to frontline teams.
• You possess strong presentation and storytelling skills, with the ability to craft both clear, concise individual slides and compelling end-to-end narratives using data
• You're an expert in Microsoft Office suite; familiarity with modern project management and visualization tools (Smartsheet, Asana, Tableau, Power BI, etc.) is a plus.
• You thrive in a fast-paced, evolving environment; energized by solving complex problems and driving growth.

About Your Future Team

Our Strategy & PMO team thrives on solving complex challenges, connecting dots across functions, and accelerating growth. We bring together diverse experiences in strategy, operations, and project leadership to deliver real impact. We value curiosity, collaboration, and a bias for action-and we have fun while doing it.

At Parts Town, we value transparency and are committed to ensuring our team members feel appreciated and supported. We prioritize our positive workplace culture where collaboration, growth, and work-life balance are celebrated. The salary range for this role is $135,660 - $200,928 annually which is based on including but not limited to qualifications, experience, and geographical location. Parts Town is a pay for performance-company. In addition to base pay, some roles offer a profit-sharing program, and an annual bonus depending on the role. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with match, employee assistance programs, paid time off, paid sick time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, and professional development opportunities.

We welcome diversity and are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.