Project Coordinator

Academy Sports + Outdoors • Katy, TX

8d

About The Position

At Academy Sports + Outdoors our vision is to be the best sports + outdoors retailer in the country — but what truly sets us apart is our people. We’re a passionate, purpose-driven team that’s as committed to each other as we are to our customers. We’ve spent over 80 years building a culture that puts people first. We believe in creating opportunities for growth, fostering meaningful connections, and supporting every Team Member’s journey. What fuels us? Our belief in the power of fun. Here, you won’t just help customers gear up for their next adventure — you’ll launch one of your own. Whether you're starting out or leveling up, Academy is a place where fun can’t lose!
Academy® Sports + Outdoors is one of the nation’s largest sporting goods and outdoor retailers. It’s no surprise that we not only know how to create experiences for our customers, but for our team members as well. Understanding our people and the things that matter to them the most has been at the core of the Academy® culture for over 80 years. With more than 22,000 team members, we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 3-5+ years of project management, reporting experience, and/or consultant experience preferred
• Highly analytical and can effectively work in groups to use critical thinking to problem solve (quantitative, conceptual, analytical)
• Strong financial and business acumen
• Strong PowerPoint and Excel skills required
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with cross-functional teams, executives, and third parties
• Strong communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to understand new concepts quickly and work in a fast-paced dynamic work environment
• Ability to influence and grow internal and external networks
• Ability to work within tight timelines, deadlines and on multiple projects
• Works well in ambiguous situations and with minimal supervision
• Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
• Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures, and rules governing professional staff behavior
• Regular attendance required

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the business project management organization to align on status and key details of the company’s critical strategic priorities
• Communicate risks and complexities within the project portfolio to an executive audience
• Lead meetings, update work plans, and create new process flows that take into consideration downflow impacts to ensure new processes are sustainable and deliver the intended outcomes
• Uses/creates data and analytics to solve ambiguous issues to help with data-driven decision making, partnering with Finance and other support groups as needed
• Work with Finance to create business cases and key financial metrics in support of the initiatives
• Create presentations to help drive work forward and gain alignment on critical issues which often will require the art of storytelling within presentations
• Support the Director of EPMO in identifying and designing interventions and programs that will help improve the health of our portfolio and strategic initiatives

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level