About the role
The Project Manager’s primary responsibility will be to assist in the oversight and management of projects which directly relate to Store Operations and Merchandising, ensuring store associate impact, cost awareness, and resource efficiency is top of mind in execution. This role will work with various departments within the company to lead and drive key initiatives to successful, on-time deployment. These project activities are of varying types including fixture/marketing implementations, macro and micro assortment management & revisions, new formats, special field support programs, and other projects aimed at increasing productivity, gross margin, and top line sales.
Essential Functions of this Position
Lead the implementation of various projects collaboration with Category Managers, merchandise vendors and third-party services providers
Define project scope, goals, timeline, project plan, communications and deliverables that support the project goals
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project with both internal and external resources
Manage cross-functional teams made up of internal members and vendor partners to solve problems, remove
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Plan, schedule, track and report project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
Develop operational processes and procedures to support program and project deployment
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
Other project management duties as assigned
Bachelor’s Degree preferred
Three+ years’ experience in Category Managers, vendor merchandising with third party services providers
One year supervisory/management experience required to effectively perform the job’s responsibilities
Microsoft Office Application Proficiency (Word, Excel, Power-point, Visio) a must; MS Project experience preferred
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Requirements
Minimum of three years project management experience with a focus in Operations and Merchandising project management/deployment; experience in medium to large size, multi-location companies
Knowledge of retail functions and processes
Understands the importance of communications and relationship building to influence both internal and external groups; comfortable in an unstructured, fast-paced environment; demonstrated skills in prioritization, multi-tasking, and success in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment; brings fresh thinking, identifies and recommends new ideas and develops new approaches and processes to improve team and project performance; presents a can-do attitude and prioritizes other’s needs above own; takes initiative and invites responsibility; demonstrated effective written, verbal presentation and analytical skills
Physical Requirements
Sit for extended periods (typically 6+ hours per day).
Use a computer, including keyboard and mouse, for prolonged periods.
Lift and carry items (e.g., files, office supplies, laptops, fixtures, marketing implementations, 50+ pounds).
Reach, bend, or stoop occasionally to access files or office materials.
Maintain focus and attention for long periods of desk-based work.
Follow clear directions.
Perform repetitive motions (e.g., typing, clicking) consistently throughout the day.