Project Mgr. - Innovation & Testing

Gap Inc.; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 93,700 - 121,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% merchandise discount

Competitive Paid Time Off

401(k) plan with company matching

Employee stock purchase plan

Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance

Job summary

A major retail corporation in San Francisco seeks a Sr. Manager of Talent Acquisition to oversee recruitment processes and manage innovation projects across teams. This dynamic role requires a minimum of 3 years in store operations or leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects effectively. You'll advocate for store needs, drive change, and help cultivate a culture of growth and innovation within the company, ensuring alignment with its strategic goals.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of store operations or leadership experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive value by partnering across stakeholder groups.
• Develop project scopes, timelines, and deliverables.
• Act as an advocate for stores in all interactions.

Skills

Store operations experience

Project management skills

Excellent communication

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Job description

Sr. Manager, Talent Acquisition, Gap Inc.

About Gap Inc.

Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world. Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyone has access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman, regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. Banana Republic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gap inspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly made essentials.

This simple idea—that we all deserve to belong, and on our own terms—is core to who we are as a company and how we make decisions. Our team is made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet. Ready to learn fast, create with audacity and lead boldly? Join our team.

About the Role

The Project Manager, Innovation & Testing will drive value for Gap Inc. by partnering across stakeholder groups to deliver, test, and iterate on emerging technologies in our stores, evaluating their effectiveness and scalability in support of brand long-range strategies. Through observation, feedback collection, and data analysis, the PM will provide recommendations that influence the outcomes of test initiatives, ensuring decisions are grounded in data and evidence. The ideal candidate is a creative thinker who understands how small, thoughtful changes can lead to meaningful, scalable results in our stores. This person navigates ambiguity with confidence — applying project filters, asking the right questions, defining milestones, and engaging partners at the right moments.

What You’ll Do

• Quickly learn new technologies and understand their impact on the store environment (process, labor, associate experience, customer experience)
• Establish a feedback loop with relevant teams, transforming feedback into an actionable plan
• Foster creative thinking by encouraging others to share ideas, learning from mistakes and challenging the status quo

Project Management

• Develop project scopes, timelines, and deliverables for innovation and testing initiatives.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Store Operations, PDM, TPM, Field teams) to ensure alignment and successful execution.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ensuring deliverables are met on time, and with quality.

Communication & Change Management

• Act as an advocate for stores, representing the voice of the field in all interactions.
• Develop training and communication materials to support adoption of new processes and tools.
• Provide regular updates to leadership and stakeholders on project progress and outcomes.
• Create with curiosity: Drives Innovation and leads with a growth Mindset
• Center on the Customer: Keeps the customer experience at the heart of every decision and solution.
• Collaborate with Candor: Builds strong partnerships across brands, functions and channels to align and deliver results.

Who You Are

• 3+ years of store operations or store leadership experience.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Collaborative and experienced working across stores and HQ.
• Curious, adaptive, and comfortable navigating ambiguity.
• Able to travel as required.

Benefits at Gap Inc.

• Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
• One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.*
• Employees can take up to five “on the clock” hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.*
• Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee’s base pay.*
• Employee stock purchase plan.*
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

Gap Inc. is an equal‑opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long‑held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.

Salary Range: $93,700 - $121,800 USD

Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.