Project Planning Analyst

The Home Depot • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

The ISE Analyst Project Planning manages detailed planning strategy, scope, and implementation plans for projects that directly affect customers’ shopping experiences in Home Depot stores. The role partners with cross-functional, cross-company teams of approximately 10–15 people and uses project management, communication, presentation, and creative problem-solving skills to deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

The analyst assists merchants and suppliers in defining project strategy, objectives, scope, and business requirements; recommends creative approaches and potential solutions; ensures stakeholders are involved throughout the project lifecycle; secures execution resources; communicates expectations and information; holds partners accountable; and resolves issues.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
• At least 2 years of work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a field of study related to the job, or the knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through completion of such a program.
• Highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multitask and manage competing priorities.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience effectively managing highly matrixed, complex projects.
• Strong presentation and facilitation skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional, cross-company project teams of 10 or more people.
• Assist merchants and suppliers in defining and articulating project strategy, objectives, scope, and business requirements.
• Make recommendations about strategies and potential solutions.
• Ensure all impacted stakeholders are involved throughout the project lifecycle and secure execution resources.
• Communicate expectations, share information, and hold partners accountable.
• Resolve project issues.
• Deliver projects on time, within scope, and within budget.

What This Job Offers

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