Project Manager-New Store Fixtures

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Position Purpose:

The Project Manager-New Store Fixtures is responsible for project readiness and fixture deployment to support New Store Openings. This Position partners with multi-functional teams, third parties and vendors. The individual in the role will be required to utilize Communication, Organization, Prioritization, and Problem-solving skills to deliver successful New Store and Remodel openings. This position reports directly to the New Store Readiness Manager and is based out of the Store Support Center.

Key Responsibilities:

• 65% Evaluate upcoming projects to ensure readiness (instructions, products/materials on hand, MET/3PL training, etc.)
• 25% Partner with MET and issue resolution teams to drive execution and resolve pervasive issues in a timely manner
• 10% Report out on execution metrics and drive best practice learning to enhance planning, readiness, and resolution
• processes

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Merchandising Services Projects.
• This position has no direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most 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 Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience effectively managing highly matrixed, complex projects
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word

Minimum Education:

• The 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.

Preferred Education:

• No additional education

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 2

Preferred Years of Work Experience:

• No additional years of experience

Minimum Leadership Experience:

• None

Preferred Leadership Experience:

• None

Certifications:

• None

Competencies:

• Highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multi task and handle competing priorities at once.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.