Project Planning Analyst

The Home Depot; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Home Depot in Atlanta is seeking an ISE Analyst Project Planning to drive detailed planning strategy and implementation for projects affecting in-store shopping experiences. You will coordinate with 10–15 colleagues from across the enterprise to deliver on time, within scope, and within budget.

The role requires a bachelor's degree, at least 2 years of experience managing matrixed projects, and strong written and verbal communication, plus proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 2 years of work experience.
• Ability to work legally in the United States.
• Experience managing highly matrixed projects is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Partner with cross-functional project teams to define strategy and objectives, and articulate requirements.
• Ensure all stakeholders are involved and resources are secured through the project lifecycle.
• Issue resolution and delivery oversight to meet time, scope, and budget.

Skills

Strong written and verbal comms

Presentation skills

Facilitation skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Project

Word

Job description

With a career at The Home Depot, you can be yourself and also be part of something bigger.

Position Purpose:

The ISE Analyst Project Planning is responsible for managing the detailed planning strategy, scope and implementation plans for projects that directly impact customers shopping experiences in Home Depot stores. This position partners with multi-functional teams consisting of approximately 10- 15 individuals from across the enterprise. In addition to showing innovative thought leadership, the individual in the role will be required to utilize core project management, communication, presentation and creative problem solving skills to deliver projects on time, scope, and within budget.

Key Responsibilities:

• 65% Partner with multiple cross-functional, cross-company project teams of 10+ people. Assist the merchant and suppliers to define and articulate project strategy and objectives, scope and business requirements. Think creatively to make recommendations regarding executing strategies and potential solutions.
• 25% Ensure all impacted stakeholders are involved through-out the project lifecycle, and secure execution resources. Communicate expectations, share information and hold partners accountable.
• 10% Issue resolution

Direct Manager / Direct Reports:

• This position reports to the Senior Manager of Merchandising Services Projects
• This position has no direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

• Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

• Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

• Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must be eighteen years of age or older.
• Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience effectively managing highly matrixed, complex projects
• Strong written and verbal communications skills, presentation and facilitation skills
• Proficient in: Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, PowerPoint, Project, and Word

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

2

Competencies:

• Highly organized.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong ability to multi task and handle competing priorities at once.
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills.