Project Manager

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.

Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• 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.