Project Manager - Store Development (Contract)

Socket.dev; Richmond Hill; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Associate discount

Health and Dental benefits

RRSP/DPSP

Performance bonuses

Learning & Development programs

And more...

Job summary

Staples Canada is seeking a hands-on project leader to plan and execute complex retail initiatives across Canada. You will serve as the on-site primary contact for openings, relocations, closures and renovations, ensuring adherence to brand standards and operating policies.

You will coach teams, manage vendor relationships, and provide timely feedback while coordinating with multiple departments to keep projects on schedule and within budget.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of Retail Store Operations leadership experience.
• Retail Store Opening experience required.
• Post-secondary education an asset.
• Retail merchandising is an asset. Project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversees deliveries, merchandising, POG compliance, signage execution and deficiency resolution.
• Provides ongoing verbal coaching and feedback to all participants throughout the project to ensure proper execution and associate development.
• Provides written feedback at the conclusion of all projects to assigned team members in a timely manner, and relays information to operations as required.
• Manages interaction with and requirements of all participants and third party vendors onsite.
• Ensures that new and renovated stores are set-up to established brand guidelines, policies, procedures and standards.
• Directly and indirectly supervise to influence and motivate project participants towards achieving goals and objectives.
• During store renovations, actively works to ensure processes and initiatives are in place to maintain sales and customer service standards.
• Responsible for placing and tracking orders with established vendors for equipment, supplies and services required for assigned projects.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Coaching/feedback

Education

Post-secondary education

Tools

Retail merchandising

Vendor management

Job description

Some of what you will do:

Position is required to plan and execute a variety of complex projects in select store locations across Canada, acting as the primary contact on site for the duration of each project. These projects include but are not limited to store openings, relocations, closures, and renovations, as well as special projects in partnership with other departments. Plays a critical role in ensuring all participants demonstrate Staples objectives and values through each project.

Specifically, You Will:

• Oversees deliveries, merchandising, POG compliance, signage execution and deficiency resolution.
• Provides ongoing verbal coaching and feedback to all participants throughout the project to ensure proper execution and associate development.
• Provides written feedback at the conclusion of all projects to assigned team members in a timely manner, and relays information to operations as required.
• Manages interaction with and requirements of all participants and third party vendors onsite.
• Ensures that new and renovated stores are set-up to established brand guidelines, policies, procedures and standards.
• Directly and indirectly supervise to influence and motivate project participants towards achieving goals and objectives.
• During store renovations, actively works to ensure processes and initiatives are in place to maintain sales and customer service standards.
• Responsible for placing and tracking orders with established vendors for equipment, supplies and services required for assigned projects.

Some of what you need:

• Post-secondary education an asset.
• 2-3 years of Retail Store Operations leadership experience.
• Retail Store Opening experience required.
• Retail merchandising is an asset. Project management experience is preferred.

Physical demands/working conditions:

• Significant travel across Canada required (up to 75% of the year).
• Required to work a varying work schedule in order to meet the needs of the business. This would include working evenings, overnights and weekends as required. Some projects require up to 6 weeks of overnight shifts.

Some of what you will get:

• Associate discount
• Health and Dental benefits
• RRSP/DPSP
• Performance bonuses
• Learning & Development programs
• And more...

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About the Team

At Staples Canada we are dynamic, inspiring partners to our customers and the communities in which we live. As The Working and Learning Company, we inspire people to work smarter, learn more and grow every day. We’re looking for curious, approachable, and passionate individuals who love finding solutions. If that’s you, let’s work, learn, and grow together.

We are building an inclusive and diverse team

Staples Canada is continuously working towards creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We welcome, value and thrive on perspectives and contributions from backgrounds that vary by race, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion or physical ability. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.