Who We Are

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers.

We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun.

Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!  

What You Will Work On

In this role, you lead medium to large enterprise programs and projects that expand capabilities across multiple business functions, from early concept through readiness for customers. Your work connects strategic priorities with disciplined delivery, helping the organization turn business intent into measurable outcomes. By leading high-impact, cross-functional efforts, you support operational objectives, financial performance, and the successful realization of complex strategic initiatives.

Your work focuses on planning and evaluating project activities, preparing program charters, identifying stakeholders, and guiding projects through planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. You use project management tools to manage expectations, track progress, forecast requirements, prepare annual budgets, schedule expenditures, analyze variances, and initiate corrective actions. You also contribute information and recommendations to strategic plans and reviews, provide input to team member evaluations, accept ownership of new and different requests, explore opportunities to add value, maintain accuracy and attention to detail, and build a thorough understanding of company policies, procedures, and safety rules.

Who You Will Work With

Working across multiple business functions, you partner with stakeholders to understand business intent and align delivery execution with the Enterprise Program Management Methodology. You lead cross-functional program teams and work with business leaders, directors, executives, and team members to communicate strategy, monitor progress on tactical issues, and improve day-to-day processes and program delivery execution.

You also coordinate with external service providers when agreements or staffing support are needed. Success depends on setting clear expectations with team members and stakeholders while keeping program activity aligned with strategic priorities and organizational agility.

What You Bring

Bring your energy, your ideas, and your love for sports and the outdoors.

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems, Business Administration or a relevant field of study or equivalent years of related work experience required
• Master’s degree in Business Administration preferred
• PMI PMP, PgPMP, and/or ScrumMaster certification preferred
• 5+ years of Program Management experience across multiple business functions
• 10+ years of Project Management and/or applicable leadership experience within a business function such as IT, Supply Chain, Store Operations, Real Estate, HR, or Merchandising
• International and/or global work experience a plus
• Demonstrated use of alternate project delivery approaches such as Waterfall and Agile
• Demonstrated success applying program and project management principles, techniques, and processes
• Demonstrated success formulating long-range strategic plans, providing input into project budget preparation, and developing business cases with defined measures of success
• Demonstrated success leading large, high-impact, cross-functional programs or projects
• Demonstrated ability to manage agreements and staffing with external service providers
• Demonstrated ability to work with people at all levels of the organization, including C-level executives, directors, leaders, and team members, to communicate strategy, monitor and communicate progress on tactical issues, and partner with Business Leaders to resolve or improve day-to-day processes and program delivery execution
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills with the ability to interface effectively with individuals at various levels, both internal and external
• Analytical and innovative approach with strong problem-solving abilities and creative resolution skills
• Self-motivation with the ability to work on multiple programs and projects in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to remain organized, pay strict attention to detail, and meet critical deadlines within a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Excellent analytical skills with the ability to use key tools to provide consistent analysis of performance metrics
• Strong Microsoft Office program knowledge, including Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
• Ability to manage tasks with attention to detail and accuracy
• A team-first attitude; while your core duties are your priority, you're happy to step in wherever you're needed

Work Style and Physical Requirements

• Regular in-office attendance is required
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Ability to adhere to company policies and professional standards

Key Skills

Enterprise Program Management, Project Planning Management, Budgeting and Forecasting, Analysis, Ownership Mentality

Equal Employment Opportunity

Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.​