Analyst - Assurance and Advisory Management Program (AMP)

Req119495Position PurposeThe Home Depot is always striving to deliver outstanding customer service, drive improvement and develop talent that will grow our business into the future. For individuals who are results oriented and interested in developing leadership skills within a dynamic team-focused environment, we offer our Assurance and Advisory Management Program (AMP). The AMP, Analyst role allows entry in the AMP program and the ability to work on auditing/consulting projects in a concentrated area with development focused on Project Management and Business Skills.AMP associates review areas of controllership, perform risk assessments and evaluate business/operational processes to identify process improvement/cost out opportunities and mitigate risks. AMP is designed to drive continuous improvement in the Company while developing the career and leadership skills of associates in the program.Key Responsibilities40% - Execute specified segments of a project - Understand objectives, meet set timelines, communicate results and present deliverables for the identified segment25% - Determine objectives and risks of core and support processes that support a business strategy using the Business Process Review methodology - Create a process map and identify critical success factors; use data/metrics to measure the risk within the process and the impact of controls on the process opportunities; evaluate effectiveness of controls; identify sustainable solutions to fix breakdowns25% - Create sophisticated data collection plans; identify sources of data (operational, financial, industry, etc.) - Gather, analyze and manipulate data; review data for trends and exceptions. Utilize tools such as Excel, SQL, Tableau, etc10% - Effectively communicate project scope - Strategy, status and results to high level managementDirect Manager/Direct ReportsThis Position typically reports to a Manager AMPThis Position has up to 0 Direct ReportsTravel RequirementsTypically requires overnight travel less than 5% of the time. Physical RequirementsMost of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles. Working ConditionsLocated in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable. Minimum QualificationsMust be 18 years of age or olderMust be legally permitted to work in the United States Preferred QualificationsPrior audit and/or process improvement experience a plusProject Management experienceStrong communication skillsDemonstrated leadership attributes Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and CompetenciesProblem solving and analytical skills (data analytics)Strong organizational skills and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple tasks at once and prioritize workAbility to work in ambiguous situations with little directionAbility to work in a team environment Minimum EducationThe knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in a related field Preferred EducationThe knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job. Minimum Years Of Work Experience2 Preferred Years Of Work Experience2Minimum Leadership ExperienceNone Preferred Leadership ExperienceNoneCertificationsNone CompetenciesAction OrientedBusiness InsightsNimble LearningCollaboratesPlans and AlignsResourcefulness