Senior Store Setup & Launch Lead

Michaels; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Michaels is seeking a Sr. Set Up Specialist in Irving, TX, to lead a training program and drive the end-to-end setup process for new stores, relocations, and remodels.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to Michaels SOPs, and act as the process expert to deliver customer-ready projects on schedule. The role emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, risk management, and hands-on project execution across the store opening lifecycle.

Qualifications

• Minimum Education: High school or equivalent.
• Minimum Type of Experience: Project Management with strong leadership, communication, negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Experience: Usually 3–5+ years in retail project management or related field.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in project management software such as Excel, Smartsheet, QuickBase, Outlook and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Coordination: Assigning tasks, mentoring team members, and fostering a collaborative, productive work environment.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identifying potential blockers, mitigating risks, and solving problems that arise during the project.
• Communication Management: Providing regular status updates to leadership, field teams, clients, and vendors.
• Quality Control: Ensuring final deliverables meet company standards and scope expectations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Project Management

Leadership

Communication

Negotiation

Conflict Resolution

Education

High school or equivalent

College degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Smartsheet

QuickBase

Outlook

Teams

Job description

Michaels is seeking a Sr. Set Up Specialist in Irving, TX, to lead a training program and drive the end-to-end setup process for new stores, relocations, and remodels.

You will guide cross-functional teams, ensure adherence to Michaels SOPs, and act as the process expert to deliver customer-ready projects on schedule. The role emphasizes strong leadership, clear communication, risk management, and hands-on project execution across the store opening lifecycle.