Licensing & Store Openings Project Analyst

my7elevenhr; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

7-Eleven is seeking a Project Analyst, Licensing to coordinate store licensing activities, track timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance for new openings. The role serves as a liaison between Real Estate, Operations, Construction, Legal, and external licensing authorities to streamline the licensing and permitting process.

Responsibilities include maintaining project dashboards, preparing applications, and developing SOPs to improve efficiency across store openings and renewals.

Qualifications

• Education in business or related field and relevant licenses or certifications.
• Minimum 2+ years of work experience in project/licensing coordination.
• Experience coordinating with multiple internal teams and external agencies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate licensing and permitting activities for new store openings, remodels, acquisitions, and transitions.
• Maintain project tracking dashboards and monitor timelines across multiple launches.
• Collaborate with Real Estate, Construction, Operations to gather required documents.
• Research local, state, and federal licensing requirements for new markets.
• Prepare and submit licensing applications to government agencies with complete documentation.
• Communicate with licensing authorities and resolve questions or deficiencies.
• Develop SOPs and checklists to standardize licensing processes.
• Analyze timelines and identify bottlenecks to reduce time-to-open.
• Support budgeting and reconciliation of licensing fees and expenses.
• Prepare status reports for management highlighting progress and risks.
• Maintain organized filing for licensing documents for audits and renewals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Excel proficiency

Regulatory research

Project management tools

Problem solving

Independent work

Time management

Interpersonal skills

Retail operations knowledge

Education

Business Administration

Project Management

Accounting

Business Analytics

Compliance

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

7-Eleven is seeking a Project Analyst, Licensing to coordinate store licensing activities, track timelines, and ensure regulatory compliance for new openings. The role serves as a liaison between Real Estate, Operations, Construction, Legal, and external licensing authorities to streamline the licensing and permitting process.

Responsibilities include maintaining project dashboards, preparing applications, and developing SOPs to improve efficiency across store openings and renewals.