(CAN) Manager, Store Space Design (IC) - 12 Months Contract

Walmart; Mississauga; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading retail corporation in Mississauga is seeking a Manager for Store Space Design to enhance customer engagement and improve store layouts. The role involves collaboration with multiple teams to develop effective design solutions. Candidates should have advanced skills in Revit/AutoCAD and strong project management abilities.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older.

Responsibilities

• Translate business strategies into compelling store design concepts.
• Partner with various teams to integrate design with business initiatives.
• Define project requirements and manage project scope.
• Ensure consistency of designs through documentation and standards.
• Engage with stakeholders to update and influence team engagement.

Skills

Advanced level of Revit/AutoCAD

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Understanding Architectural floor plans

Strong analytical skills

Leadership skills

Project management skills

Understanding of Gen AI

JDA/Floor planning

Job description

Position Summary: The Manager, Store Space Design plays a key role in shaping the in-store experience for New Stores by creating and adapting store design/layout solutions that support strategic business goals. This role requires delivering designs that enhance customer engagement, improve profitability, and streamline operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Store Layout/Design Development: Translate business strategies into compelling store design concepts that balance customer needs, operational efficiency, and space optimization. Develop multiple design options, evaluate trade-offs, and ensure alignment with brand and departmental guidelines.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Format Team, Merchandising, Real Estate, Marketing, and Operations to integrate design with broader business initiatives. Build strong relationships to gather input, align on priorities, and ensure seamless execution.
• Project Management: Define project requirements, manage scope, and maintain the integrity of store drawings. Support New Store programs through drawing updates, quality checks, and implementation oversight.
• Implementation & Standards: Ensure consistency and operational viability of designs through documentation, visual aids, and pilot reviews. Approve scalable solutions and monitor adherence to design standards during rollout.
• Stakeholder Engagement: Present updates to leadership, influence team engagement, and contribute to a culture of innovation and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Advanced level of Revit/AutoCAD.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PPT, Bluebeam).
• Understanding Architectural floor plans.
• Strong analytical, leadership skills, project management.
• Understanding of Gen AI.
• JDA/Floor planning asset to have.

Leadership Expectations

Respect the Individual: Demonstrates and encourages respect for others; drives a positive associate and customer experience for all; embraces differences in people, cultures, ideas, and experiences; supports workplaces where associates feel seen and connected through a culture of belonging, so all associates thrive and perform; contributes to an environment allowing everyone to bring their best selves to work.

Engagement and Commitment: Demonstrates engagement and commitment to the team, developing others through feedback, coaching, mentoring, and developmental opportunities; and recognizes others’ contributions and accomplishments.

Builds Strong Relationships: Builds strong and trusting relationships with team members and business partners; works collaboratively to achieve objectives; communicates with impact and listens attentively to a range of audiences; and demonstrates energy and positivity for own work.

Acts with Integrity: Maintains and promotes the highest standards of integrity, ethics and compliance; models the Walmart values and leads by example to foster our culture; supports Walmart’s goal of becoming a regenerative company by making a positive impact for associates, customers, and the world around us (e.g., creating a sense of belonging, eliminating waste, participating in local giving). Follows the law, our code of conduct and company policies, and encourages others to do the same; supports an environment where associates feel comfortable sharing concerns; reinforces our culture of non-retaliation; listens to concerns raised by associates and takes action; acts with accountability for achieving results in a way that is consistent with our values. Is consistently humble, self-aware, honest, and transparent.

Serve our Customers: Delivers results while putting the customer first and applying an omni-merchant mindset and acts with an Every Day Low Cost mindset to drive value and Every Day Low Prices for customers. Adopts a broad perspective that considers data, analytics, customer insights, and different parts of the business when making plans. Strive for excellence by consistently raising the bar and seeking to improve; demonstrates curiosity and a growth mindset; seeks feedback, asks thoughtful questions; supports innovation and intelligent risk-taking; and exhibits resilience in the face of setbacks. Implements and supports continuous improvements and willingly embraces new digital tools and ways of working.

Minimum Qualifications

Outlined below are the required minimum qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no minimum qualifications.

Age – 16 or older.

Preferred Qualifications

Outlined below are the optional preferred qualifications for this position. If none are listed, there are no preferred qualifications.

Primary Location

1940 Argentia Rd, Mississauga, ON L5N 1P9, Canada.

EEO Statement

Walmart will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants and associates as required by law.

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