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Academy Sports + Outdoors Project Manager, New Store Implementation in Katy, Texas
Come work at a place where we take pride in creating a workplace environment that values hard work, commitment, and growth .
Job Description:
Job Description:
Education:
- Bachelor’s degree in relevant field study or equivalent years’ of work-related experience
Work Experience:
- 3+ years of experience in a similar Project Management role with a focus on leading large-scale retail strategies and project management initiatives from infancy to implementation
Skills:
Self-motivated, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Leadership skills to inspire, lead and manage a retail project team
Coach, mentor, motivate and supervise project team members
Ability to remain organized, pay attention to detail, work well under pressure and meet critical deadlines
Analytical with strong problem-solving and creative resolution skills, demonstrating teamwork, innovation, and excellence
Ability to delegate tasks and responsibilities to appropriate project team members
Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills to interface effectively with individuals at various levels inside and outside of the organization
Strong understanding and ability to train merchandising and visual execution
Strong Microsoft Office program experience, including TEAMs, Power Point, Excel and Word
Responsibilities:
Develop and manage all aspects of New, Relocation and/or Update store projects, including: execution planning, external vendor relationships, communications, resources, budget, change, risks and other issues as arise.
Manage the execution of fixture/visual/merchandise 3rd party vendor contracted services and provide on-site leadership for project teams
Ensure that projects are proceeding according to scope, schedule, budget and quality standards
Ensure financial targets relating to budget, wages and other controllable expenses are met
Set and continually manage project expectations while delegating and managing deliverables with team members and stakeholders
Execute project plans, milestones, and activities for all phases of the project
Manage day-to-day project activities and resources to adequately achieve project objectives in planned timeframes
Lead project team meetings, during the pre-planning, project execution and project close-out phases
Monitor, track and control outcomes to resolve issues, conflicts, dependencies and critical path deliverables
Report on project progress and success criteria results, metrics, tests and management activities
Lead and act as an internal quality control check for the project
Manage recruiting and hiring processes for an assigned project team
Monitor staff performance and oversee performance evaluation of project teams to ensure that talent mobility, development and management goals are met
Participate in establishing best practices, templates, policies, tools and partnerships to expand and mature these capabilities and provide greater efficiencies for the organization
Develop a thorough understanding of Academy’s policies, procedures and safety rules.
Duties may change; team member may be required to perform other duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements & Attendance:
80% travel time required with additional travel to Corporate Office in Katy, Texas
Able to work evenings, weekends, and Holidays as needed
Adhere to company work hours, policies, procedures and rules governing professional staff behavior
Acceptable level of hearing and vision to perform job duties
Full time
Equal Employment Opportunity
Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate with regard to employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by law.