ISE Project Manager, Off- Shelf Merchandising

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot is seeking an In-Store Environment Project Manager for Off-Shelf Merchandising to lead planning and execution of off-shelf programs in stores. You will partner with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, IPR, Operations, Finance and other teams to ensure data accuracy and successful program delivery.

Responsibilities include maintaining SKU data, coordinating with stakeholders from kickoff to in-store date, and communicating clearly with stores and MET.

Qualifications

• Experience in merchandising and retail or home improvement CPG preferred.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional programs in a matrix environment.
• Strong communication and presentation skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Manage planning and execution of off-shelf programs (National/Regional).</br>Quarterly MAP.
• Maintain SKU data accuracy to support program execution.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, IPR, Operations, Finance and other teams.
• Deliver clear communications to stores and MET for in-store execution.
• Ensure programs are executed on time with all deliverables met.
• Prepare and manage required approvals at Innovation Center.

Skills

Merchandising expertise

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Marketing Connect Tool (MCT)

Job description

Position Purpose:

The In-Store Environment (ISE) Project Manager for Off-Shelf Merchandising is responsible for managing the planning and execution of the off-shelf programs (National and Regional In-Store Events / Quarterly MAP) to support merchandising strategies. The role has a heavy focus on managing SKU Data, as well as, partnering with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, IPR, Operations, Finance, and multiple other cross-functional teams to execute off-shelf programs in The Home Depot stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Accurate SKU / Data Maintenance to support the planning & execution of the off shelf programs
• 20% Partnership with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, and multiple cross-functional teams to successfully plan and execute the off-shelf programs
• 20% Ensure all stakeholders are involved all the way through the planning process (from kick off to in-store date). Regular project status meetings with Merchants and cross-functional teams are required
• 15% Deliver clear and thorough communications to stores/MET for in-store execution
• 10% Ensure off-shelf programs are executed on time, and all deliverables are met
• 5% Ensure off-shelf programs are set at the Innovation Center (IC) for required approvals

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

• Reports to the Sr Mgr, Off-Shelf Merchandising.
• This role has no direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience in merchandising and relevant experience in retail or home improvement consumer package goods
• Prior experience managing highly matrixed and medium-to-large scale, complex projects
• Prior experience working with Merchants, Field Merchandising, IPR, and other internal cross-functional teams
• Prior experience working with Marketing Connect Tool (MCT)
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

Minimum Education:

• The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

• 6

Competencies:

• Strong ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities at once
• Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and handle conflicting timelines
• Highly organized
• Ability to develop positive, working relationships with all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills are required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service