Manager, Strategic Retail Initiatives

Staples Canada•Richmond Hill, ON

13d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Manager of Strategic Retail Initiatives will plan, execute, finalize and manage through all phases of the project lifecycle according to strict deadlines and within budget. This includes acquiring resources and coordinating the efforts of team members and third-party vendors to deliver projects according to plan. They will also define the project's objectives and oversee quality control, risk management, and stakeholder expectations throughout its life cycle. The Manager of Retail Initiatives will be responsible for the design, analysis and project management activities for innovative projects including consulting with various business partners, determining and defining user needs and business requirements as well as developing detailed business and technical specifications, and Q&A documentation. This position is dedicated to championing the development and management of strategic retail initiatives to further enable/accelerate growth of retail sales.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
4+ years of experience in management roles for complex retail process-based projects.
5+ years leadership experience.
Proven ability to collaborate broadly with flexible, positive attitude and ability to get results; team player.
Ability to communicate and collaborate effectively, excellent presentation skills, both verbal and written.
Business acumen and creative problem-solving abilities.
Good judgment and superior troubleshooting skills are required for project-related and complex situations.
Strong leadership, communication, and relationship building skills.
In depth knowledge of and ability to adapt project management practices.
Demonstrated ability to analyze and improve complex processes.
Strong financial acumen, with prior experience in creating “Level of Efforts” (LOE), Business Cases, and ROI assessments.

Nice To Haves

PMP certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

Plan, execute, finalize, and manage through all phases of the project lifecycle according to strict deadlines and within budget.
Acquire resources and coordinate the efforts of team members and third-party vendors to deliver projects according to plan.
Define project's objectives and oversee quality control, risk management, and stakeholder expectations throughout its life cycle.
Be responsible for the design, analysis, and project management activities for innovative projects.
Consult with various business partners, determine and define user needs and business requirements.
Develop detailed business and technical specifications, and Q&A documentation.