Project Manager, Store Operations - Communication

MCO (Mega Corporate Operations); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MCO (Mega Corporate Operations) is seeking a Project Manager for Store Operations in Columbus, Ohio. This critical role involves managing store-level communications to ensure effective execution and drive profitable sales while providing an exceptional experience for associates and customers.

Ideal candidates should have over 5 years' experience in retail operations and communications, proficiency in Microsoft applications, and strong organizational skills. Join a team that fosters collaboration and process improvement across all functional areas.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in retail operations and communications.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience in digital communication platforms preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage all store-level communications to drive sales.
• Create a consistent communication voice.
• Package communication in a visually appealing format.

Skills

Retail operations

Verbal and written communication

Microsoft applications

Organizational skills

Flexibility and adaptability

Tools

SharePoint

Microsoft Teams

Adobe InDesign

Job description

Company Overview

Regent is a global private equity firm focused on acquiring businesses and realizing exponential growth through operational improvements and strategic capital deployment. Since its inception, Regent has successfully acquired businesses from leading Fortune 500 and large-cap companies. Our investments span around the globe and operate in a wide array of industry verticals.

MCO is the operational infrastructure of Regent portfolio companies and an integral part of the overall firm’s approach to value creation. We work with change‑oriented executives to assist them in making smarter decisions, translating those decisions into actions and delivering the lasting success they need. MCO has the capacity, capability, and scale to support complex, global businesses.

Role Overview

The Project Manager, Store Operations reports to the Director of Communication and is an integral part of the Store Operations team. This role will be responsible for creating, editing, and delivering communication in all formats for Store Operations inclusive of Customer Care, Engagement, Facilities, HR, Learning & Development, Store Technology, Payroll, Property Operations, Promotions, Marketing, Merchandise Execution & Testing.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing (plan, review, & edit) all store‑level communications to ensure effective execution, to drive profitable sales & an exceptional experience for associates & customers.
• Responsible for translating communication per regulation.
• Create consistent communication voice for the field organization.
• Drive process improvement & collaboration to support daily store execution with cross‑functional partners.
• Have clear understanding of business process, needs & priorities to drive effective field communication through various platforms (i.e. SharePoint, Workplace, Microsoft Teams).
• Align holistic communication to ensure consistency & accuracy.
• Proactively seek & address competing priorities among cross‑functional communications/projects to escalate/influence appropriate partners & leaders. Provide solutions or other options when necessary.
• Package communication in a visually & readable format for the target audience.
• Integrate brand language & tools into daily communication, using proven communication methods and formats.
• Responsible for maintaining the communication portal – posting messages in a timely manner & keeping information organized & up to date.
• Gather, disseminate, and resolve inquiries from stores to enable store execution.
• Maintain store calendar to track activity, streamline communication, & manage workload.
• Educate leaders through weekly store communications statistics.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ experience in retail operations, communications, stores &/or multi‑channel. Possess strong presentation, listening, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe InDesign, Digital Communications.
• Digital‑based (i.e. SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, Workplace) communication experience preferred.
• Multi‑channel experience preferred, including e‑commerce.
• Multi‑lingual and/or previous experience with translation preferred.
• Ability to influence all levels of the organization and 3rd‑party vendors.
• Strong attention to detail and excellent organizational skills with a flexible approach to shifting priorities of multiple projects.
• Flexibility and adaptability are key in this role.