Manager Store Lifecycle Operations

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK’S Sporting Goods in Warszawa, Poland, is seeking an operational leader to drive store lifecycle initiatives from planning through post-open stabilization. You will translate enterprise strategy into actionable plans, ensure readiness, and guide cross-functional teams across store growth, field operations, finance, and technology.

The role emphasizes ownership of milestones, risk management, and continuous improvement of playbooks and tools to deliver consistent field execution and scalable

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, operations, or related field.
• 3–5 years of experience in retail store operations, programs, or lifecycle management.
• Experience partnering with field teams for multi-site execution.
• Retail experience is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

• Lead operational execution of store lifecycle initiatives from planning to post-open stabilization.
• Own readiness for lifecycle initiatives, establishing requirements and resources.
• Lead lifecycle readiness reviews and communicate risks and dependencies.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to align plans and execution.
• Manage lifecycle investments and resource allocation within budgets.
• Develop and improve lifecycle playbooks and tools.
• Provide updates to leadership on status and performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field

Job description

At DICK’S Sporting Goods , we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

OVERVIEW:

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Lifecycle Execution & Operational Leadership

• Lead the operational execution of store lifecycle initiatives, including new store openings, remodels, closures, and pop-up or special event locations, translating enterprise strategy and governance into detailed operating plans and field execution requirements
• Own operational readiness for assigned lifecycle initiatives from early planning through post-open stabilization or store exit, ensuring requirements, standards, resources, and execution expectations are clearly established and delivered.
• Lead store visits at key lifecycle milestones to assess operational readiness, identify execution risks, support field leadership, and incorporate learnings into future lifecycle processes.
• Maintain and continuously improve lifecycle playbooks, operating guides, standard operating procedures, and execution tools to ensure clarity, scalability, and consistent field execution.

Integrated Planning, Readiness & Risk Management

• Own integrated operational project plans and lifecycle timelines for assigned initiatives in alignment with Store Growth & Experience plans and enterprise priorities.
• Establish key milestones, dependencies, deliverables, and accountability across cross-functional partners and proactively manage progress against established timelines.
• Identify operational risks, resource constraints, and execution gaps; independently resolve issues within established operating guardrails and develop recommendations for risks or trade-offs requiring Senior Manager escalation.
• Lead operational readiness reviews and provide clear visibility into project status, risks, decisions, dependencies, and resource needs.
• Coordinate post-open and post-project stabilization activities, ensuring outstanding issues are resolved and stores transition effectively into normal operations.

Cross-Functional & Field Leadership

• Serve as the day-to-day Store Operations leader for assigned lifecycle initiatives across Store Growth & Experience, Central Operations, Field Operations, Store Leadership, Finance, Technology, and other cross‑functional partners.
• Lead cross-functional working teams and establish accountability for operational deliverables, readiness requirements, and execution timelines.
• Partner closely with Field Operations and Store Leadership to incorporate store‑level insights into execution plans and identify opportunities to improve lifecycle standards, tools, and processes.
• Influence partners across functions and levels of the organization to resolve competing priorities, remove execution barriers, and achieve lifecycle objectives.
• Prepare and deliver operational readiness updates and recommendations to leadership, clearly communicating status, risks, trade‑offs, resource requirements, and proposed solutions.

Operational Investment & Resource Management

• Manage the intake, evaluation, execution, and tracking of Store Operations enhancement requests within established budgets and investment guardrails, including fixtures, backroom enhancements, operational equipment, and other lifecycle support investments.
• Partner with the Senior Manager, Field Leadership, Finance, and cross‑functional stakeholders to evaluate business needs, develop business rationale, assess cost and operational impact, and recommend investment priorities.
• Manage approved operational investments through implementation, monitoring spend, execution, and results against intended outcomes.
• Identify opportunities to improve resource utilization, execution efficiency, and return on operational investments and provide recommendations to the Senior Manager.

Continuous Improvement, Reporting & Operational Excellence

• Own lifecycle performance reporting, operational documentation, readiness tools, and reporting mechanisms for assigned initiatives.
• Lead post-project reviews to evaluate execution effectiveness, identify root causes of operational challenges, and translate lessons learned into actionable process improvements.
• Develop recommendations to improve lifecycle processes, standards, tools, and field execution and partner with the Senior Manager to incorporate approved improvements into the broader lifecycle operating model.
• Establish scalable and repeatable practices that improve execution quality across future lifecycle initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Operations, Supply Chain, or related field
• 3-5 years of experience inRetail store operations, Program or lifecycle management, Experience partnering with field teams and supporting multi‑site execution
• Retail experience a plus but not necessary
• Ability to adapt to various types of work
• Strong inter‑personal skills required
• Enjoys a fast‑paced work environment
• Organizational skills
• “Know your audience” and communication skills a plus

VIRTUAL REQUIREMENTS:

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidatesdo not use AI tools(like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments.

To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following:

• Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.
• AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process.
• Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.

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