New Store Readiness & Process Optimization Lead

DICK'S Sporting Goods, Inc.; McAlisters Crossroads (PA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Lead, New Store Readiness & Process Optimization to drive seamless openings across banners, partnering with Planning, Space, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Operations and PAR to deliver on-brand store launches that engage teammates and athletes. In this role you will document processes, adopt change practices, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

You’ll act as a connector and advocate within NSG&R, supporting cross-functional collaboration and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 5–7 years of related experience.
• Excellent time management.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to lead through change.
• Ability to lead end-to-end solutioning among cross-functional teams.
• High attention to detail.
• Influence without authority.
• Drive cross-functional accountability.

Responsibilities

• Support end-to-end NSG&R project optimization with partners and NSG&R leadership.
• Proactively review and update key project documentation to support a streamlined, effective new store readiness experience.
• Act as a subject-matter-expert for remodel store readiness processes.
• Communicate closely with cross-functional partners to navigate challenges, maintain momentum, and ensure successful project execution.
• Enhance the Teammate and Athlete experience by promoting consistent, scalable processes and strategies that enable adoption and long‑term success.
• Collaborate with PAR to align planned inventory by location and support seamless store execution.
• Support ad hoc special projects and post‑closing ship‑from‑store coordination.
• Aid in solutioning to address recurring challenges such as timeline risks, inventory flow, labor readiness, technology alignment, and communication gaps to continuously improve future projects.
• Facilitate, coordinate, and communicate effectively across cross‑functional stakeholders supporting new stores, remodels, and special projects.
• Collaborate closely with visual teams to align strategies and share best practices with the NSPM on site.
• Build strong partnerships with Store Planning, Space, Construction, Visual Merchandising, PAR, Operations, and store teams to ensure a comprehensive, executable, and repeatable vision.
• Support NSG&R leadership in creation of deliverables intended for a broad audience.
• Serve as a steward of new store milestone data, ensuring timely, accurate updates that support transparency and informed decision‑making.

Skills

5 - 7 Years of experience

Time management

Presentation skills

Independent work

Lead through change

End-to-end solutioning

Attention to detail

Influence without authority

Cross-functional accountability

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

DICK'S Sporting Goods is seeking a Lead, New Store Readiness & Process Optimization to drive seamless openings across banners, partnering with Planning, Space, Construction, Visual Merchandising, Operations and PAR to deliver on-brand store launches that engage teammates and athletes. In this role you will document processes, adopt change practices, and identify opportunities to improve efficiency.

You’ll act as a connector and advocate within NSG&R, supporting cross-functional collaboration and