Sr Project Manager Store Opening & Testing

Sally Beauty • Plano, TX

3d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr Project Manager of Store Opening & Testing is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of Sally Ignited store openings while also supporting opening opening/closing for Cosmo Prof and execute Multi Variant Testing (MVT) initiatives. This role serves as the central point of accountability, coordinating cross-functional partners, field leadership, and executive stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and operationally ready. The Sr Project Manager provides executive-level visibility into progress, risks, testing outcomes, and decision points while driving disciplined project management practices.

Requirements

• 8+ years of project or program management experience, preferably within retail or multi-unit operations.
• Proven experience leading store openings, pilot programs, or large-scale testing initiatives.
• Strong executive communication and cross-functional influence skills.

Nice To Haves

• Retail store development or operations experience.
• Experience leading cross functional team to drive partnership and accountability
• Communication and presentation skills
• Leadership experience in a matrixed or shared services environment.
• PMP or equivalent project management certification.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end planning and execution of Sally Ignited store openings from pipeline management through post-opening stabilization to ensure on-time, on-budget delivery and operational readiness.
• Partner with field leaders to execute all projects to confirm operational readiness across locations, and standardize execution expectations, and feedback loops.
• Manage deliverables, identify risks, and drive continuous improvement across Merchandising, Marketing, Construction, Real Estate, Planning & Allocation, Space Planning & POG, Procurement, Finance, and HR to support
• Lead end-to-end store opening/closing Cosmo Prof to the defined timeline and operational standards.
• Serve as Sr Project Manager for Multi Variant Testing (MVT) initiatives including defining variables, managing internal/external partnership, executing to the timeline, and keeping all parties informed of progress, risks, and reporting.
• Provide the executive stakeholders with relevant information on process, risks, and key decisions to support all projects within scope of responsibility.
• Manage Store Opening Coordinators and the Workload Project Manager (Laci), and oversee shared services support for store openings and MVT execution (including dedicated coordinator support for BSG).

Benefits

• We offer a competitive salary and outstanding benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life Insurance, paid vacation and sick days, paid holidays, tuition reimbursement and 401(k) with company match.
• In addition, associates of SBH may take advantage of our in-house salon with complementary services and a varied selection of food options at our corporate campus.
• Also, featured at our corporate campus, is both a Sally Beauty and CosmoProf Professional onsite store, where associates enjoy a great merchandise discount!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees