Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more.

Primary Purpose

Directly leads the US governance model (including all US leadership team connections) and global governance needs for the US (e.g., content, meeting cadence, facilitation, action items, guest presenters, etc.). Provides strategic support for executive teams to bring strategic US narrative to life including content creation, facilitation, logistics, etc. for activities where ADUSA is represented (in partnership with Communications).

Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations include Salisbury, NC , Chicago, IL, Quincy, MA, Carlisle, PA, Scarborough, ME, Hyattsville, MD and Mauldin, SC.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Duties and Responsibilities

* Coordinates US level processes relating to corporate governance for the Global Support Office and US Leadership Team (dashboards, requests, etc.), including defining new metrics and partnering with other stakeholders as needed.
* Oversees US-level governance in support of the USLT and CEO (i.e., content, meeting cadence, facilitation, action items, guest presenters, etc.).
* Owns the planning and execution of investor day, US town halls, and other large-scale events in partnership with other key stakeholders for the US.
* Leads the preparation of US materials for Executive Committee, Management Board, and Supervisory Board, partnering with others as needed (e.g., US Strategy Lead).
* Partner with Global & US Communications on the governance of participation and attendance of large US industry events (e.g., NRF, ShopTalk, etc.).
* Oversees global and US strategic governance processes (e.g., Supports the earnings release process as the central point for the US data collection and runs US process).
* Oversees the US strategy community forum and creates connections across US and global teams.
* Special projects at the request of the CEO.
* Additional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values.
Qualifications

* Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field.
* Minimum of 7 years of experience in governance, strategic planning or related field.
* Demonstrated success in developing and executing strategic plans that deliver business results.
* Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex data and draw meaningful insights.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across functions and levels.
* Ability to work independently and lead cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives.
* Strong business acumen with a deep understanding of market dynamics and customer needs.
* MBA preferred.

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At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies.

We offer an experience where our associates are valued; Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging are infused in our business and our employees are representative of the communities that we serve. We believe in total wellness, which encompasses a blend of physical, financial and emotional wellness.

We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.