A career at Whole Foods Market is more than just the work you do- it's about your personal growth and creating meaningful change. Our purpose is to nourish people and the planet. That means improving how people eat, funding grants for school gardens, providing access to fresh and healthy food to people living within food deserts, alleviating poverty in developing countries, and so much more. Working with us means you are making a difference within your community and beyond. We aren’t just a grocery store: we’re world-changers. And with your help, we will continue to set the standards of excellence and revolutionize the grocery industry.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities:
Leads or consults on change management projects inclusive of change planning, authoring change communications, and stakeholder engagement.
Partners with Merch Enablement Learning and Development (L&D) to identify training needs to support change efforts as it relates to Team Members, process, and tools.
Understands how change management will impact business needs or goals.
Contributes to development of processes, templates, and ways of working.
Collaborates well with cross functional Teams and Teams Members.
Delivers clear, concise updates to stakeholders, ensuring alignment and transparency.
Proactively identify and mitigate risks and escalate appropriately to Team Leader.
Qualifications:
4-6 years of experience in change management, strategic/business planning, or project management.
Experience implementing change initiatives within an organization.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Expertise in defining project scope, goals, deliverables, and establishing accountability frameworks (e.g., RACI matrices).
Experience navigating large retail organizations and collaborating across multiple business functions.
Analytical problem-solving skills with a proactive, results-driven approach.
Solution oriented and team players.
Experience with project management tools and methodologies.
Alignment with Whole Foods Market’s Mission, Core Values, and Leadership Principles.
Commitment to Diversity: In line with our mission to nourish people and the planet, we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome candidates from varied backgrounds and experiences to join us in shaping the future of grocery retail.