Store Opening Project Manager

Purpose Brands Intermediate, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Hybrid Work Environment

401(K) Matching at 4%

In-house workout facilities

Professional Development Opportunities

Unlimited Time off + Paid Holidays

Job summary

Purpose Brands is seeking a Store Opening Project Manager to lead medium to large-scale store openings across its brands. You will manage cross-functional teams from discovery through delivery, defining workstreams, owners, scope and timelines, and ensuring on-time delivery.

The role reports to the Senior Store Opening Project Manager and requires strong collaboration, stakeholder influence, and experience in fast-paced franchise environments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years PM experience on medium to large projects.
• Strong strategic and tactical communication skills.
• Ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Franchise environment experience preferred.
• Design and construction schedules experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams through store opening discovery and delivery.
• Develop internal project statements of work and schedules; facilitate kick-offs and steering meetings.
• Manage day-to-day updates to project plans, timelines and milestones.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; drive process improvements throughout lifecycle.
• Apply waterfall or agile methodologies as determined with the team.
• Collaborate with brand leaders and outside vendors; communicate status to the Business Owner.

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder communication

Facilitation

Agile/Waterfall

Education

PMP/CAPM certification

Job description

Purpose Brands, the parent company of Orangetheory, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, and The Bar Method, is seeking a Store Opening Project Manager to join its team. This is a great position for someone who is looking to expand their career, and join a company with a fun, fast-paced and inspirational culture. As Store Opening Project Manager you will be assigned medium to large scale initiatives that directly tie to our organization’s strategic objectives. You will be responsible for managing multiple cross-functional teams, multiple brands, and department workstreams throughout the store opening lifecycle from discovery through delivery. This role reports directly to the Senior Store Opening, Project Manager.

Purpose/Impact: (Duties & Essential Functions) Leads and supports cross-functional project teams through the store opening discovery process; defining workstreams, owners, scope, the people and capabilities required, and estimated timing Leads and supports internal teams/franchise owners in developing internal project Statement/Scope of Work Schedules and facilitates project kick-offs and subsequent delivery meetings (status, working sessions, Steering meetings, retrospectives, etc.) Creates and manages the day-to-day updates and changes to the project plan, tasks, timeline and milestones throughout the project lifecycle Anticipates and tracks issues, risks and dependencies throughout project lifecycle, looks for opportunities to improve processes, assess processes regularly & leads process improvement changes Measures timelines of projects by type, collects data to report out to functional teams on regular basis Responsible for ensuring teams are meeting conditions of satisfaction and outcomes Assists teams with transition to business-as-usual definition and implementation adoption Apply waterfall or agile methodologies as determined and agreed upon by the working team Collaborate and build relationships with brand, shared service leaders & outside vendors Partners with project Business Owner to communicate and deliver project status and progress

Strengths and Background:

3+ years project management experience managing medium to large-scale projects or programs Strong Strategic and tactical communication planning and execution skills Comfortable dealing with uncertainty; demonstrated ability to create structure and prioritise work effectively Ability to learn quickly and easily adapt to a dynamic work environment Excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication Must be comfortable and effective in influencing stakeholders at all levels in the organization Strong facilitation and presentation skills Ability to influence without authority, servant leadership mentality Comfortable working in a fast paced, results oriented culture, across multiple franchise brands Ability to build authentic working relationships amongst the team and with colleagues across functions Flexible and adaptable; able to work and thrive in ambiguity

Preferred Background:

PMP and / or CAPM Certification Experience working in a franchise environment preferred Experience in the fitness / beauty industry preferred Experience or base knowledge in design and construction schedules

Core Competencies:

Organization, detail-oriented, communication (speaking, written, presentation), actively seeks out opportunities to add value, motivated by helping others, influencing, relationship building

Salary Range: $60k - $70k

What’s in it for you?

We offer a competitive salary along with exceptional benefits such as:

• Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
• Hybrid Work Environment
• Life and Disability Insurance
• Unlimited Time off + Paid Holidays
• Flexible Friday's between Memorial Day and Labor Day
• 401(K) Savings Plan Matching at 4%
• 10 Coaching and Therapy sessions
• Mental Health Benefits
• Brand Discounts & Reimbursements
• In-house workout facilities
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Team Building, Employee Engagement Activities & so much more

WORK SCHEDULE

Purpose Brands LLC, currently observe the following hybrid work model for employees at our Boca Raton (FL), Woodbury (MN), and Seattle (WA) offices: Remote optional: Fridays On-site days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT

Purpose Brands is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion across every facet of the Purpose Brands. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing, and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve.

EEO STATEMENT

Purpose Brands provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.

Purpose Brands, LLC is here to make personal health and wellness accessible for people worldwide. The company holds the world’s largest and most trusted portfolio of fitness, health and wellness franchise brands and services: Anytime Fitness, Orangetheory Fitness, Waxing the City, The Bar Method, Healthy Contributions and Provision Security. Together, these brands generate USD$3.7 billion in revenue, operating across 50 countries on all seven continents with a combined 6 million members. With a world-class franchise operating model and suite of services that help its portfolio brands accelerate growth and deliver exceptional member experiences, Purpose Brands is best positioned for rapid expansion and to capture a strong market share in the global wellness industry. Enhance the health, prosperity, and overall well-being of franchisee, consumers, and employees through purpose-driven products and experiences. Empowering individuals and communities to live healthier, more vibrant lives. People. Purpose. Performance. Play.