Program Manager, Strategy

We care about helping people. Our purpose is to provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. Our associates feel a sense of belonging in an inclusive place with an amazing history and a sharp focus on our future. Our connected culture is who we are and how we work together to achieve our strategies, accelerate our transformation, and achieve extraordinary results. It’s an exciting time to be a part of H&R Block!

At H&R Block, we are in search of people with bold ideas who want to make a difference and help transform the company. When you come and work with us, you are joining a group that is grounded in the spirit of entrepreneurship – nimble, quick, self-starters who are drawn to try new things. We need innovators, creators and achievers like you who are ready to challenge and disrupt an entire industry.  
  
The Strategy Manager will play a key role in defining the growth agenda for H&R Block. You will collaborate with cross-functional teams to assess and execute on strategic projects and evaluate new growth opportunities. This role provides exposure to a range of senior business and functional leaders. 
  
Day to day, you'll...

• Develop insights and strategic perspectives on new opportunities, with a focus on digital innovation and business transformation
• Help build and scale new business initiatives by identifying and executing on high-potential opportunities
• Formulate and test hypotheses related to growth strategies, market opportunities, and customer needs
• Create data-driven recommendations for senior leadership, emphasizing performance improvement and long-term value creation
• Lead and contribute to multiple strategy projects, sometimes independently and sometimes by guiding cross-functional teams
• Partner with finance and analytics teams to conduct regular and ad-hoc analyses that support decision-making
• Facilitate strategic planning cycles, monitor key performance indicators, and support stakeholder workshops
• Build strong relationships across the organization to understand challenges from diverse perspectives and drive collaborative solutions
• Prepare for Board and Executive Team Meetings
• Analyze the competitive landscape and understand emerging threats and opportunities

• 5+ years of total work experience, including at least 2 years of experience at a top-tier consulting firm and/or corporate strategy or growth role
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and/or navigating matrixed organizations 
• The candidate will also be a real person, with a sense of humor, high emotional intelligence, and a passion for working with a diverse team 
• Proven self-starter who is comfortable leading teams and driving outcomes in ambiguous environments 
• Experience owning and managing relationships with executives

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or the equivalent through a combination of education and related work experience

Since 1955, we have been leaders in tax preparation, financial services, and small business solutions. With 70,000 associates and 9,000 retail tax locations across North America, Australia, Ireland, and India, we have helped millions of clients and countless communities. If you embrace challenges as opportunities, value winning as a team, and seek to make a meaningful difference, join us on our journey. You’ll reap the rewards of helping others along with competitive compensation and benefits to support your health and well-being.

Specific benefits may vary based on your role. For detailed eligibility requirements and benefits information, visit blockbenefits.com.

Equal Opportunity Employer: H&R Block does not tolerate discrimination based on a person’s race, color, religion, ancestry, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and sex-based stereotypes and transgender status), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, service in the Armed Forces, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, citizenship status or any other status protected by law.

The pay range for this position is listed below. Local minimum wage laws apply. This information is posted pursuant to local requirements to provide applicants with information about what they might be eligible to receive. Individual pay decisions will depend on job-related factors such as experience, education, skill, performance, and geographic location where work will be performed. Successful candidates may be able to participate in one or more incentive compensation or short-term incentive plans, which could generate additional earnings in accordance with the terms of each plan.


Qualifying associates can enroll themselves and/or their eligible dependents in medical and prescription drug coverage; can participate in the H&R Block Retirement Savings Plan (401(k) Plan), the Employee Assistance Program, (virtual) fitness center programs, and the associate discount program; are automatically enrolled in Business Travel Accident Insurance; and receive Associate Tax Prep benefit.

$125,500.00 - $200,800.00/Yr.

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