Manager, Store Ops Strategic Projects & Initiatives **Overall Job Summary** This position is responsible for coordinating the efforts of strategic initiatives and plans for Store Operations. This position will apply project management principles and practices in the overall planning, coordinating, and leading the efforts of large strategic projects including defining key project activities and milestones, tracking progress of key projects and keeping management informed on active initiatives. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities (Min 5%)** + Drive the management of strategy alignment process by collaborating with the executive sponsor to: define scope, ID, project needs, coordinate resources, and ensure progress meets timelines, facilitate project mapping to ID resource interdependencies, timeliness, and project requirements are met; schedule update meetings to ensure progress meets timelines. + Mentor, train, supervise and monitor goal achievement for a diverse team of professionals who are responsible for developing and leading store centric initiatives. This would include developing goals, strategies, policies, and procedures for the Store Project Management Team to optimize the performance and success of the Team. + Develop project execution best practices for short term and long term strategic planning and exhibit a disciplined, date driven approach to deliver the project plan. Includes partnering with business unit strategic initiative owners to ensure cross functional collaboration. + Identify potential project risks, implement appropriate courses of action to address project slippage and develop strategies to mitigate future risk. + Develop business requirements for new and current hardware/software that will be implemented in the stores and associated documentation for testing, training, and rollout strategy. **Required Qualifications** Experience: 7 years related work experience. Retail experience strongly preferred. Project management skills. Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration or an equivalent field. Any suitable combination of education and experience will be considered. **Preferred knowledge, skills or abilities** + Strong quantitative, problem solving and analytical skills with the ability to translate into actionable plans + Ability to challenge others if necessary to deliver the project on time and on budget **Working Conditions** + Normal office working conditions **Physical Requirements** + Sitting + Standing (not walking) + Walking + Lifting up to 10 pounds **Disclaimer** _This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. A team member should perform all duties as assigned by his/ her supervisor._ **Company Info** **ALREADY A TEAM MEMBER?** You must apply or refer a friend through our internal portal Click here (https://performancemanager4.successfactors.com/sf/home?company=tractorsup) **CONNECTION** Our Mission and Values are more than just words on the wall - they’re the one constant in an ever-changing environment and the bedrock on which we build our culture. They're the core of who we are and the foundation of every decision we make. It’s not just what we do that sets us apart, but how we do it. Learn More **EMPOWERMENT** We believe in managing your time for business and personal success, which is why we empower our Team Members to lead balanced lives through our benefits total rewards offerings. fot full-time and eligible part-time TSC and Petsense Team Members. We care about what you care about! Learn More **OPPORTUNITY** A lot of care goes into providing legendary service at Tractor Supply Company, which is why our Team Members are our top priority. Want a career with a clear path for growth? Your Opportunity is Out Here at Tractor Supply and Petsense. Learn More Join Our Talent Community **Nearest Major Market:** Nashville