Program Manager Strategy

Job Description:

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 long-term strategy of H&R Block. As a member of the Strategy and Operations team, you will work with the Senior Leadership Team, business, and functional leaders to uncover new growth opportunities and execute strategic initiatives. You will lead critical analyses, develop data-driven recommendations, and prepare for Executive and Board of Director meetings. This candidate would ideally have experience working in management consulting or corporate strategy at a technology company.

• Identify new strategic and product opportunities for H&R Block
• Frame complex problems into digestible components, conduct research and analysis, and synthesize learnings into strategic recommendations in a clear and concise manner
• Work with product and functional teams to develop business cases, define roadmaps, and execute on strategic projects
• Prepare and present recommendations to executives to achieve alignment and buy-in
• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on project deliverables
• In partnership with finance and the data science teams, quickly and efficiently run regular and ad-hoc analysis to support leadership decision-making
• Build deep relationships across the organization and understand problems from diverse perspectives
• Provide thought leadership to senior leaders and cross-functional teams

H&R Block’s purpose is simple: To provide help and inspire confidence in our clients and communities everywhere. We’ve been true to that purpose since brothers Henry and Richard Bloch founded our company in 1955. Since then, we’ve grown to have approximately 12,000 offices throughout the United States and around the world.

We are a people company first and a tax company second. People who join H&R Block say it feels like being part of something bigger. A place with an amazing and storied history, but with a strong and urgent focus on the future. Maybe it’s how determined, forward thinking and innovative we are, or how accessible our leadership is. We believe it’s all those things, and much more.

H&R Block is committed to diversity and inclusion and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sex, gender expression or identity, sexual orientation, citizenship, or any other legally protected class. All qualified applicants are welcomed and encouraged to apply.

• Be a key contributor, helping solve complex and important business challenges
• Help shape the future of the company by working hand-in-hand with top-level executives
• Accelerate your career by having a seat at the table for high-level strategy decisions
• Successful candidates will have multiple paths available at H&R Block for professional growth
• The ideal candidate will be seeking a challenging next step after having experience at a top-tier consulting firm (e.g., Bain, BCG, McKinsey, LEK, etc.).