Project Manager - Strategic Initiatives

Rally House; Kansas; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rally House seeks a Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives to lead launches of new partnerships, including college bookstores and collegiate venue retail concepts.

You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage plans and milestones, and liaise with partners and vendors to ensure timely delivery. On-site at Lenexa, KS with travel for launches and events; drive readiness from kickoff through stabilization and handoff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred in business, operations, PM or related field.
• 3–5 years in project management, retail operations, or related experience.
• Experience launching locations, partnerships or business initiatives preferred.
• Retail/venue operations or multi-unit experience preferred.
• Travel and after-hours work may be required for launches and events.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business and partnership projects from kickoff through launch and stabilization.
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables.
• Serve as primary liaison between Rally House teams, partners, vendors, and stakeholders.
• Lead implementation of college bookstore operations and venue retail concepts.
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across operations, merchandising, IT, finance, HR, and more.
• Translate partnership requirements into actionable operational plans and priorities.
• Track progress, identify risks, and ensure timely issue resolution.
• Provide on-site leadership during transitions, launches, and major events.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Project planning

Communication

Problem solving

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations/PM

Job description

Rally House is where fans celebrate the teams, traditions, and communities they love. Every day is an opportunity to create memorable experiences that bring fans closer to the moments and teams they care about most. Behind it all is a team fueled by energy, passion, and hometown pride. As we continue to grow, we're looking for team members who are excited to help shape the future of Rally House, deliver exceptional experiences, and make every fan feel right at home.

Job Description

The Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives leads the implementation and launch of new business opportunities and operating partnerships across Rally House. Projects may include assuming operation of college bookstores, launching retail within collegiate athletic venues, and other partnership-driven growth initiatives. This position serves as the central point of coordination from project kickoff through launch and stabilization, aligning internal teams and external partners to ensure operational requirements are completed on time. This team member brings structure to new opportunities and takes ownership of turning business concepts into successful operating realities.

Responsibilities

• Lead new business and partnership projects from kickoff through launch and stabilization
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables
• Serve as the primary project liaison between Rally House teams, institutional partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Lead implementation of college bookstore operations, collegiate athletic venue retail, and other partnership-driven concepts
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Operations, Merchandising, Inventory, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Store Development, and Loss Prevention
• Translate partnership requirements into actionable operational plans and launch priorities
• Coordinate site, inventory, technology, equipment, signage, supplies, and other operational readiness requirements
• Manage launch readiness around fixed opening dates, athletic seasons, events, and partner commitments
• Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely resolution of issues
• Maintain clear communication and visibility to project status, decisions, responsibilities, and upcoming milestones
• Provide on-site leadership during transitions, launches, and major events as needed
• Lead post-launch stabilization and transition ongoing ownership to the appropriate operational team
• Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously based on business priorities and timelines
• Support additional strategic growth initiatives and special projects as assigned

Skills and Knowledge

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and fixed deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Comfortable working through ambiguity and evolving project requirements
• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without direct authority
• Strong project planning, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field preferred
• 3–5 years of project management, retail operations, implementation, or related experience preferred
• Experience launching new locations, partnerships, or business initiatives preferred
• Retail, collegiate retail, venue operations, or multi-unit experience preferred
• Ability to travel and work outside traditional business hours as needed for launches and events

Location and Travel Requirements

• On-site in Lenexa, KS
• Must be able to travel and work outside traditional business hours as needed for launches and events

Physical Requirements

• Ability to operate a computer, keyboard, mouse, and other standard office equipment
• Able to clearly view and read information on a computer screen
• Occasionally lift or move items up to 15 pounds

Pay Range

Pay Range $80,000.00 - $95,000.00

Team Culture

We're fans, just like you! In order to provide customers with the best experience possible, we hire team members who share the same passion for sports as our customers. We encourage our team members to show their team spirit, so customers feel welcome to strike up a conversation about their favorite team, the latest game or even their favorite rivalry! We want to be more than just another sports store, and our team members help us stand apart from the competition.