Project Manager Store Operations-Framingham, MA
About The Position
The Project Manager of Operations has an integral role in supporting operations and execution in US Retail. This position requires strong organizational skills and a deep understanding of retail store operations. This position is responsible for partnering cross-functionally within the Home Office and field to ensure programs are easily executed, communicated properly, and aligned with current retail objectives. Primary areas of focus and partnership include all product merchants for Technology, Core Supplies and Furniture and by extension the Promo, Planogram and signage teams. The Project Manager of Operations will work with the Workload Management team to ensure all projects within their scope are properly presented for timing and prioritization. Our people are the heart of our success, and we believe in collaboration, curiosity and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. We are investing in our people and our stores, empowering our people to learn, grow and deliver. Come be a part of a team that's leading the way in a new era of working and living.
Requirements
- 7-10+ years minimum experience
- Strong knowledge of Staples and or Retail Operations
- Excellent analytical skills
- Strategic thinker
- Results oriented individual with the ability to influence outcomes
- Strong interpersonal skills across functional areas
- Proven ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle multiple tasks effectively
- Outstanding oral and written communication skills
- Self-motivated individual and comfortable with leading discussions in a team environment
Responsibilities
- Partner with business owners (merchants) to operationalize initiatives.
- Develop process improvements to simplify the business
- Lead communication of business updates and objectives
- Leverage business results and program feedback to support growth
- Utilize field feedback to address opportunities
- Partner with field leaders to drive execution of activities under scope
- Provide support to field for any program issues
- Represent National Operations to support training development supporting program launches
- Partner with technology team to develop tools and that support store execution
- Ensure partner activities align with Staples business priorities and execution considerations are made with focus on Staples labor models.
- Work with communications to review and streamline field messaging
- Use appropriate vehicles to drive field adoption and execution
- Maintain business related How to Guides resource materials as well as training documentation
Benefits
- Bonus plan
- generous amount of paid time off
- one Floating Holiday each year
- Flexible work arrangements
- flexible work hours
- 401(k) plan with company match
- medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance
- many more optional benefits
- Associate store discount
- perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
