[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Albertsons jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Albertsons · Pleasanton, CA # Director, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation Pleasanton, CA, United States Director Retail & Store Listed on Albertsons’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Albertsons’s careers site →](https://eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/776962) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Albertsons](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/) / Director, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation ## Job description Prior to applying it is required that you inform your manager of your desire to apply for a new position. Why choose us? Are you ready to take the next step in your career? Join us for an exciting opportunity at Albertsons Companies, where innovation and customer service go hand-in-hand! At Albertsons Companies, we are looking for someone who’s not just seeking a job, but someone who wants to make an impact. In this role, you’ll have the opportunity to lead, innovate, and contribute to the growth of a company that values great service and lasting customer relationships. This position offers the chance to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that’s constantly evolving. ### Main responsibilities - Lead critical initiatives, in partnership with cross-functional leaders across the company on key strategy topics – to include project planning, execution of structured problem solving and analytics, business case development, cost benefit evaluation, evaluation of financial return and implementation planning - Provide strategic thought partnership to Leadership / business partners, and work on and / or lead multiple engagements that identify and harness growth / cost opportunities - Monitor and analyze internal / external landscape, including customer, market, vendor, category and financial data, to build strategies and recommend appropriate action Synthesize findings, and develop storyline / material to communicate recommendations to senior management and leadership team Ensure the team is developing the appropriate strategy toolkit (e.g., framing, project mgmt., analytics, written and verbal communication) and soft skills (e.g., influencing) required - Cultivate and lead a strong and positive team culture - Collaborate cross-functionally and effectively influence to drive business decisions and advance long-term transformation efforts - Manage and mentor junior team members to support work planning, hypotheses generation, issue identification, and analytical framework development We are looking for candidates who possess the following: Bachelors in analytical discipline (e.g. Business, Engineering, Economics, or Science), MBA preferred 8 plus years of total work experience, 4+ years post MBA in strategy or other relevant roles … Top tier consulting firm and corporate experience (CPG, Retail or EComm/B2C) preferred - Demonstrated success working closely with senior executive leadership, and communication skills that can educate / influence across the organization Strategic / analytical mindset with an ability to think broadly, refine questions, and develop analytical frameworks … courageous, decisive and motivated thought leader Experience managing, mentoring and developing people - Ability to deal well with ambiguity, complexity, change and pace Authentic, integrity, humility, curiosity and love of grocery retail We also provide a variety of benefits including: Competitive wages paid weekly Access to up to 50% of your earned wages before payday, via our partnership with Stream Associate discounts Health and financial well-being benefits for eligible associates (Medical, Dental, 401k and more!) Time off (vacation, holidays, sick pay). For eligibility requirements please visit myACI Benefits Leaders invested in your training, career growth and development An inclusive work environment with talented colleagues who reflect the communities we serve Our Values – Click below to view video: ACI Values #LI-MG1 A copy of the full job description can be made available to you. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 13, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 20, 2026 - Listed for: 14 days - Location: Pleasanton, CA, United States[Apply on Albertsons’s careers site →](https://eofd.fa.us6.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_1001/job/776962) ## More jobs at Albertsons ### [Manager, Corporate Merchandising](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/b7bbf506bb4ed3c722e1/) Pleasanton, CA, United States ### [Media Manager - Retail Media](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/b88d9a850491726cb591/) Pleasanton, CA, United States ### [Retail Sales and Store Support](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/76f22743d5603bcdfee1/) Pleasanton, CA, United States ### [Senior Client Success Partner- Retail Media](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/c58dc324637047e187b9/) Pleasanton, CA, United States ### [Sr. Manager, Merchandising Strategy & Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/albertsons/jobs/3122799970251fabeb5f/) Pleasanton, CA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Transformation Strategy Consultant](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/humana/jobs/e28c2c54cc499b54084d/) Humana · Arlington, Virginia ### [Senior Strategy & Transformation Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/microsoft/jobs/853a7641ee18cb4792d5/) Microsoft · United States, Multiple Locations ### [VP, Portfolio Strategy, Commercialization and Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/unitedhealth-group/jobs/0d014458ead62236a2c4/) UnitedHealth Group · Eden Prairie, Minnesota ### [Business Transformation Director, AI Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/jpmorganchase/jobs/ed0d82b7a96cb62095f3/) JPMorganChase · Wilmington, DE, United States ### [Director, Product Strategy & Transformation](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/wolters-kluwer/jobs/749a07d8fc11f84ed089/) Wolters Kluwer · Remote, CA, USA [Jobs in Pleasanton, CA](/locations/us/ca/pleasanton/)[Jobs in California](/locations/us-ca/)[Retail & Store jobs](/functions/retail-store/) OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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