Project Manager
Coborn's, Inc.•Saint Cloud, MN
•Hybrid
About The Position
Coborn's is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional projects that impact stores, employees, guests, technology, and the overall business. This role involves driving business transformation through operational improvements, technology implementations, store initiatives, and enterprise-wide projects. The Project Manager will own projects from planning through implementation, building strong partnerships across the organization. This position offers the opportunity to influence project delivery and change management across the company, with significant organizational visibility and impact.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business, Retail Management, Project Management, or a related field
- 5+ years of experience managing large, cross-functional projects, ideally within retail or another multi-unit business environment
- Experience leading multiple projects while balancing priorities, timelines, and resources
- Strong project planning, organization, analytical, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills
- Strong understanding of change management principles
- Experience partnering with stakeholders at multiple levels of an organization
- Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities and develop practical solutions
- Strong financial acumen and experience managing project budgets
- Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office tools, including Outlook, Microsoft Project, Excel, Teams, and SharePoint
- Proficiency with project management and collaboration tools
- Current driver’s license and valid insurance with the ability to travel to business locations as needed
- Ability to travel locally and regionally, up to approximately 10%
Nice To Haves
- Master’s degree is a plus
- PMP certification and/or experience with other project management or process improvement methodologies preferred
Responsibilities
- Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects across Store Operations, Merchandising, Supply Chain, Information Technology, Human Resources, Finance, and other areas of the business.
- Drive business transformation through operational improvements, technology implementations, store initiatives, and enterprise-wide projects.
- Partner with leaders and stakeholders to define project scope, objectives, success measures, timelines, budgets, and deliverables.
- Develop and maintain structured project plans while keeping teams aligned, accountable, and focused on results.
- Coordinate internal teams, external partners, and vendors to ensure projects move forward successfully.
- Track project milestones, KPIs, budgets, risks, and resources, proactively adjusting plans when challenges arise.
- Provide clear and compelling project updates to executive leadership and steering committees, including progress, risks, wins, and business impact.
- Lead change management and implementation efforts, helping employees and store teams successfully adopt new systems and processes.
- Serve as a connector between frontline teams and support functions, turning operational needs into scalable solutions that improve the employee and guest experience.
- Help strengthen our growing Project Management Office (PMO) by contributing to project management standards, best practices, templates, and processes.
Benefits
- Medical & Dental insurance with Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA) options
- Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP)
- 401(k) plan options with company match
- Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
- 10% employee discount on grocery items
- Additional franchise-specific discounts available at company-owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert’s, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
- Additional Voluntary Benefits – such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances
- Adoption Reimbursement
- Paid Family Caregiver Leave
- Company-sponsored Term Life Insurance
- Get Paid Daily with DailyPay
- Paid Military Leave
- Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards
- Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance, entertainment and more!
- Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
- Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
