Senior Project Manager in Birmingham AL

Dollar General • Goodlettsville, TN

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About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for executing new store openings, relocations, and remodels within an assigned area. The role supports department and company objectives while managing project costs and schedules to increase sales weeks and profitability. The position manages the new store merchandising team, including third-party partners, and works with Store Merchandisers and relevant corporate departments to ensure projects are completed effectively and on time. It also supports staff selection, training, and development.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and two years of multi-unit retail experience; an equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Previous retail experience in a discount, convenience, grocery, or similar environment.
• Ability to produce results through execution, control expenses, and manage effectively.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to react appropriately under pressure, exercise good judgment in ambiguous situations, and demonstrate flexibility and adaptability.
• Ability to work effectively with others to schedule and execute projects using a participative management style.
• Strong verbal, written, and technical communication abilities.
• Leadership skills to train and develop staff.
• Ability to walk, bend, kneel, stand, and climb ladders frequently; handle equipment frequently; occasionally lift up to 55 pounds; drive extensively and stay overnight during projects; and occasionally work outdoors.

Nice To Haves

• Merchandising knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Manage the new store merchandising team, including third-party partners, within the assigned territory to execute strategic objectives, maintain budgets, and deliver opening activities on time for new stores, relocations, and remodels.
• Maximize team performance and productivity to ensure timely delivery of projects.
• Assist and direct Store Merchandisers in achieving project objectives.
• Research and follow up on project issues involving store layouts, plan-o-grams, and merchandise.
• Support the selection and training of team members to develop human assets.
• Build corporate partnerships with relevant departments to support communication and achievement of department and company goals.
• Manage project expenses and schedules while pursuing company objectives.

What This Job Offers

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