Project Manager, New Stores

NAPA Auto Parts; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automotive sector is seeking a Project Manager for new store openings. This role involves coordinating cross-functional teams to ensure successful launches, driving innovative solutions, and managing project timelines and budgets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, particularly in retail or distribution, and possess excellent communication and organizational skills. Join a dynamic team focused on market growth and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in retail/distribution.
• Experience developing go-to-market strategies.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and execute activities for successful store openings.
• Produce weekly status reports and track project stages.
• Monitor expenses and report progress relative to the budget.

Skills

Organizational

Problem-Solving

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business

Bachelor’s degree in finance

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Position Description

The Project Manager, New Stores reports to the Director, New Store Project Management and is responsible for the effective opening and transitioning of new stores for NAPA, Genuine Parts Company’s U.S. Automotive Group. The Project Manager, New Stores works with cross-functional teams in executing NAPA’s market growth plans. This new function for NAPA is a critical capability to enable the execution of the company’s strategic growth plan.

Core Competencies

• Delivers Results — targets opportunities, engages others, and creates accountability.
• Collaborative — works well across teams to motivate and coordinate.
• Effective Prioritization — understands and prioritizes what is most important while leading cross-functional teams to deliver on commitments.
• Organized and Detail Oriented — develops comprehensive execution plans to deliver on market growth strategy.
• Responsive & Change Oriented — drives the company’s need for inorganic market growth guided by strategy and changing market dynamics.
• Effectively Communicates — delivers messages that foster buy-in and engagement, clearly articulates objectives and strategies.
• Embodies GPC Values — breaks down silos to drive more efficient execution and creates an environment where responsibility and accountability are recognized.

Primary Roles

• Coordinate and execute all activities to enable successful store openings, including tracking and reporting, with pre- and post-opening coordination with Store Operations leadership.
• Collaborate with internal teams and stakeholders to ensure alignment, coordination, and open communication.
• Follow the playbook to drive store opening timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
• Drive innovative solutions for store readiness and sales success.
• Improve processes and tools to ensure projects are completed on time, within budget, and with high quality.
• Prioritize work and maintain flexibility to maximize productivity.
• Analyze success factors from prior openings and adapt strategies accordingly.
• Produce weekly status reports and track project stages.
• Monitor expenses and report progress relative to the budget for store openings.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of project management experience, especially in retail/distribution.
• Experience developing go-to-market strategies for retail/distribution businesses.
• Proven ability to drive complex initiatives to successful completion with effective communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to support change management through innovative thinking and process development.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and financial management skills.
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.