The Category Operations Manager works closely with Category Management teams and other cross-functional support capabilities to influence business decisions and deliver an operational plan that produces a best-in-class go-to-market outcome. They do this by leading the cross-functional planning and execution for go-to-market strategies related to new products, new categories, and key strategic initiatives. The Category Operations Manager is responsible for supporting the development of business strategies in partnership with business owners, and accountable to delivery of the holistic operational plan working cross functionally across the enterprise with all levels of leadership.

This role is hybrid, which means you will be required to work some days on-site at the Best Buy location listed on this posting and some days virtually from home or other non-Best Buy location. The specific work arrangements vary by role and team. The recruiter or hiring manager will provide more details during the hiring process.

What you’ll do

• • Support in the planning and execution of end-to-end operational plans in support of key business priorities through cross functional leadership.
• Develop ongoing end-to-end operational plan to support Enterprise launches of new products and new categories.
• Lead large cross-functional team through execution of comprehensive launch plan, influencing and driving decisions at all levels and across disciplines.
• Influence and drive decisions at all levels and disciplines throughout project planning to deliver best-in-class business and operational outcomes.
• Cross functional integration through the building of key partnerships with internal corporate capabilities and operations across the company.
• Supports strategic co-development in partnership with the business owners.
• Ensure clear and complete documentation and organization of information throughout launch planning and execution and throughout post-mortem activities.
• Make recommendations to the broader Category Operations team when identifying opportunities for improvement of more efficient operational plans and process to support changing business needs.

Basic qualifications

• 3+ years of planning or project management
• 3+ years working cross-functionally to gain influence and develop partnerships
• 2+ years of experience communicating with all levels of leadership

Preferred qualifications

• 1+ years of managing partner and vendor relationships

What’s in it for you

We’re committed to helping our people thrive at work and at home. We offer generous benefits that address your total well-being and provide support as you need it, especially key moments in your life.
Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous employee discount
• Physical and mental well-being support

About us

As part of the Best Buy team, you’ll help us fulfill our purpose to enrich lives through technology. We bring that to life every day by humanizing and personalizing tech solutions for every stage of life — in our stores, online and in customers’ homes.

Our culture is built on deeply supporting and valuing our amazing employees who make it all possible. We’re committed to being a great place to work, where you can unlock unique career possibilities. Above all, we aim to provide a place where you can bring your full, authentic self to work now and into the future. Tomorrow works here.™

Best Buy is an equal opportunity employer.