Sr. Retail Project Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Develop comprehensive project plans, defining scope, objectives, and deliverables. Create timelines, budgets, and resource allocation strategies.
• Lead, motivate, and manage project teams, ensuring they work cohesively and efficiently. Provide direction and support to team members.
• Establish and maintain clear communication with clients, team members, and senior leadership. Provide regular project status updates and manage expectations effectively.
• Identify potential risks and develop strategies to mitigate them. Monitor and address issues as they arise to keep the project on track.
• Set and maintain quality standards for project deliverables. Conduct regular quality checks to ensure compliance with the best practices and industry standards.
• Allocate and manage project resources, including personnel, equipment, and budgets. Optimize resource allocation to achieve project goals.
• Quickly identify and address project-related issues and obstacles. Use critical thinking and problem-solving skills to find effective solutions.
• Adapt to changing project requirements and scope. Implement changes effectively while minimizing disruptions to the project's progress.
• Ensure a smooth project closure process, including client acceptance, documentation, and knowledge transfer. Conduct post-project evaluations to identify lessons learned.
• Align project goals and outcomes with the organization's strategic objectives. Ensure that project work contributes to the overall success of the business.

Skills:

• Project planning and management
• Leadership and team management
• Risk assessment and mitigation
• Stakeholder communication and management
• Quality control and assurance
• Budget and resource management
• Problem-solving and decision-making
• Project closure and evaluation
• Organization and time-management abilities
• Attention to detail and strong analytical skills
• Excellent negotiation and conflict resolution skills

Education and Experience Requirements: 

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Demonstrated ability to analyze data, identify key opportunities and develop the appropriate solutions
• Possesses innovative, team-oriented traits 
• Proven team building, leadership and analytical abilities
• Ability to influence key team members and cross-functional partners by gaining trust and demonstrating business expertise
• Demonstrated business acumen in a fast-paced, trend driven retail environment
• Proven ability to work across a diverse organization and drive results through a cross-functional team environment
• Self-motivated with ability to inspire, motivate and influence others
• Strong interpersonal skills; excellent written, verbal and listening communication abilities
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Access, Data Warehouse / Business Intelligence tools, Merchandise Planning solutions
• High aptitude and desire to learn technical applications quickly
• Knowledge of industry best practices and the ability to adapt them to specific project needs
• Ability to manage multiple projects concurrently
• Associates/bachelor’s degree in project management or equivalent work; 3-5 years of work experience.