Strategic Lead, Store Openings & Process Excellence

DICK'S Sporting Goods; Warszawa; On-site; PLN 260,000 - 380,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods in Warsaw is seeking a Senior Manager of New Store Readiness & Process Optimization to design and optimize store readiness processes across all banners. You will translate store design and experiential strategies into scalable execution plans, partnering with Store Planning, Construction, Visual Merchandising, and Inventory Planning to ensure timely openings.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, leverage data to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and build

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced certifications a plus.
• 7–10 years in Process Improvement, Project Management or Retail Operations.
• Strong analytical and storytelling skills for executive audiences.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, and continuously improve store readiness processes for new/relocated/remodeled locations.
• Build scalable frameworks ensuring consistent execution across banners and formats.
• Identify inefficiencies and drive improvements to reduce cycle time and costs.
• Lead cross-functional problem-solving to impact readiness outcomes.
• Translate strategy into actionable implementation plans for on-time openings.

Skills

Strategic planning

Cross-functional leadership

Process optimization

Data analysis

Presentation skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Process Mapping Software

PowerPoint

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods in Warsaw is seeking a Senior Manager of New Store Readiness & Process Optimization to design and optimize store readiness processes across all banners. You will translate store design and experiential strategies into scalable execution plans, partnering with Store Planning, Construction, Visual Merchandising, and Inventory Planning to ensure timely openings.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives, leverage data to identify opportunities, drive improvements, and build