Senior Manager, Initiative Enablement

At DICK’S Sporting Goods, we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams.  We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world’s greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW:

The Senior Manager, Initiative Enablement serves as a strategic partner to the Sr. Vice President of Store Experience & Design, helping drive operational excellence, cross-functional alignment, and execution of key business priorities. This role is responsible for leading high-impact initiatives, optimizing workflows, managing leadership communications, and ensuring seamless coordination across teams and stakeholders. The ideal candidate is a highly organized, influential leader who excels at turning strategy into action, removing obstacles to progress, and leveraging data-driven insights to support decision-making and advance organizational goals.

JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Division Operations & Enablement

• Establish and sustain consistent operating rhythms and communication cadences to support alignment and engagement across the division.
• Identify and eliminate bottlenecks that slow down execution, ensuring timely progress across all major efforts. 
• Develop and refine workflows to improve team efficiency and collaboration.  Identify operational gaps or friction points and proactively recommend improvements.
• Support the SVP in preparing for internal and external engagements, including presentation materials, talking points, and data summaries.
• Maintain visibility across leadership team priorities, keeping track of commitments, deadlines, and deliverables.  Ensure smooth operations across the division through project tracking, progress monitoring, and timely follow-ups with stakeholders.  Proactively manage required follow up communications to ensure consistency, clarity, and alignment across teams.
• Own meeting preparation, management, and follow-up across key leadership and cross-functional touchpoints, including summarizing follow up and action items
• Ensure seamless collaboration across internal and external stakeholders by removing obstacles and resolving issues proactively.
• Hold team members accountable—through influence and relationship building—without formal authority.

Strategic Partnership & Leadership Support

• Act as a strategic thought partner to the SVP, helping to prioritize initiatives, anticipate needs, and make informed decisions.
• Interpret data and results to inform strategies and generate actionable insights.
• Translate high-level goals into clear, actionable plans, timelines, and deliverables.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and sounding board, bringing insight and perspective to leadership discussions
• Monitor the competitive landscape and trends in relevant sectors to assist in future state planning
• Conduct research, gather inputs, and synthesize data to support decision-making and planning.
• Interpret data and results to inform strategies and generate actionable insights.
• Coordinate collaboration with internal stakeholders to gain cross-functional alignment and support for new initiatives

Project & Initiative Leadership

• Lead or support cross-functional projects and workstreams on behalf of the SVP, driving momentum and clarity across multiple stakeholders.
• Serve as the central point of contact for divisional initiatives, ensuring alignment and integration across teams.
• Conduct research, gather inputs, and synthesize data to support decision-making and planning.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Communications, Finance, Marketing or relevant field

• 7 - 10 years of experience in roles such as business operations, program management, or strategy consulting, preferred

• Proven success managing cross-functional initiatives in a complex organizational environment

• Highly organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities seamlessly

• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills—able to influence without authority

• Comfort with fast-paced environments and evolving priorities

• Executive presence and discretion when working with senior leaders

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.

• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.

• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!