Atlanta, Georgia, USA
4 days ago
Manager New Store Projects

Purpose

This position is responsible for the project workflow of New Store and Remodel/Reset process from inception to completion, including scope, budget, schedule, timeline, milestones, resource planning, raising red flags and approvals. The Project Manager New Stores & Visual Merchandising will facilitate and drive the on-time, on-budget delivery of New Store openings, Existing Store Remodels and Resets, and assist with Vendor Management.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (relevant experience can be substituted for the required education on the basis of one calendar year of experience for one academic year of education) Three years of relevant experience required or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to perform the essential functions of the job, as determined by the companyExperience working in a retail advertising or ad agency on creative projects a plusMust have two or more years of project management software experienceProven problem-solving and team building skillsExcellent organizational skillsStrong computer skills including Microsoft Office SuiteHas exempt level experience involving various Project Management jobsExperience in Project Management and budgetingMust be detail oriented and organizedMust possess excellent customer service skills and work well under pressureAbility to multi-task, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced environmentMust pass pre-employment background check

Essential Functions

Merchandising

Responsible for ensuring merchandising standards are being followed per the Visual Standards Guide, in each project assigned.Ensures POP signage, price signs, and all other visual merchandising standards are met according to the Visual Standards Guide.Ensure proper safety and operational standards are met by assisting in the store space planning process from the Block Plan, through Steel Set.Responsible for in-field layout changes in signing and racking caused by on-site conditions.

Capital Projects:

Responsible for partnering in the CPAR process with the Project Manager, Budget Planning.Create timelines for executable rollouts (ie. New Stores, Remodels and Resets – Design Center Updates, etc.), by collaborating with multiple departments personnel and ensuring their timelines are met.

Operations

Manages project calendars by partnering with the Project Manager New Stores and the Project Manager Existing Stores.Based on the project calendar, manages Project Specialist staffing calendar and communicates back to Senior Director on any needs or concerns.Create and manage a Project Request Form that ensures all due diligence is complete before passing on for next step of approval.

Finance/Accounting

Responsible for ensuring financial objectives are being met by forecasting requirements, preparing budgets, scheduling expenditures, and analyzing variances.Partners with Project Manager, Budget Planning to ensure invoice coding is accurate and tracks compliance to budget for all New Store, Remodels, and Resets assigned.Communicates budget to actual spend to Project Manager, Budget Planning and Senior Director, New Stores and Visual Merchandising.

Administration

Recaps and communicates to responsible partners and department team, all updates on current and future projects.Responds to emails and calls with 24 hours.Properly documents walks, meetings, and updates that are then communicated back, to ensure alignment of the goal. This will aid in proper and timely follow up of tasks.Properly tracks personal expenses and codes appropriately, on time, and within SOP guidelines.Develops executable timelines to complete projects and communicates these to the Senior Director, New Stores & Visual Merchandising

Working Conditions (travel, hours, environment)This position is salaried exempt, knowing it may include hours which exceed eight hours in a day or forty hours in a weekLimited travel required including air and car travelWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to a warehouse environment and moving vehicles.  The noise level in the work environment is typically quiet to moderate.

Physical/Sensory Requirements

Sedentary Work – Ability to exert 10 - 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.  Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time.

Note:  Floor & Decor considers all applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or familial status, veteran status, or based on any other class protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.  Floor & Decor also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and applicable state and local law.

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and the employee, and is subject to change by the employer at its sole discretion.

Benefits & Rewards

Bonus opportunities at every level

Career advancement opportunities

Relocation opportunities across the country

401k with discretionary company match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Referral Bonus Program

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and other Insurance Plans (subject to eligibility criteria)

Equal Employment Opportunity

Floor & Decor provides equal employment opportunities to all associates and applicants without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, disability, veteran status, genetic information, ethnicity, citizenship, or any other category protected by law.

This policy applies to all areas of employment, including recruitment, testing, screening, hiring, selection for training, upgrading, transfer, demotion, layoff, discipline, termination, compensation, benefits and all other privileges, terms and conditions of employment.  This policy and the law prohibit employment discrimination against any associate or applicant on the basis of any legally protected status outlined above.

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