Store Opening Project Manager

Purpose Brands; Woodbury (MN); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage

Hybrid Work Environment

401(K) with 4% Match

Coaching and Therapy sessions

Mental Health Benefits

Brand Discounts & Reimbursements

Job summary

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

The role requires 3+ years of PM experience, strong communication, and the ability to influence stakeholders in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment. Hybrid work model with offices in MN, FL and WA, plus benefits.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of project management experience leading medium to large-scale projects/programs.
• Strong strategic and tactical communication planning and execution skills.
• Comfortable dealing with uncertainty and able to create structure and prioritize work.
• Excellent collaboration, leadership and communication; able to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Servant leadership mentality and ability to thrive in a fast-paced, multi-brand environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional project teams through the store opening discovery process, defining workstreams, owners, scope, and timing.
• Develop internal project statements of work and manage the project plan, milestones and timeline.
• Schedule and facilitate project kick-offs and delivery meetings (status, steering, retrospectives).
• Monitor issues, risks and dependencies; drive process improvements and best practices.
• Support transition to business-as-usual and ensure adoption of new processes.

Skills

Project management

Communication skills

Facilitation

Leadership

Influencing without authority

Education

PMP/CAPM Certification

Tools

Waterfall

Agile methodologies

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 timingLeads and supports internal teams/franchise owners in developing internal project Statement/Scope of WorkSchedules 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 lifecycleAnticipates and tracks issues, risks and dependencies throughout project lifecycle, looks for opportunities to improve processes, assess processes regularly & leads process improvement changesMeasures timelines of projects by type, collects data to report out to functional teams on regular basisResponsible for ensuring teams are meeting conditions of satisfaction and outcomesAssists teams with transition to business-as-usual definition and implementation adoptionApply waterfall or agile methodologies as determined and agreed upon by the working teamCollaborate and build relationships with brand, shared service leaders & outside vendorsPartners with project Business Owner to communicate and deliver project status and progressStrengths and Background:3+ years project management experience managing medium to large-scale projects or programsStrong Strategic and tactical communication planning and execution skillsComfortable dealing with uncertainty; demonstrated ability to create structure and prioritize work effectivelyAbility to learn quickly and easily adapt to a dynamic work environmentExcellent collaboration, leadership, and communicationMust be comfortable and effective in influencing stakeholders at all levels in the organizationStrong facilitation and presentation skillsAbility to influence without authority, servant leadership mentalityComfortable working in a fast paced, results oriented culture, across multiple franchise brandsAbility to build authentic working relationships amongst the team and with colleagues across functionsFlexible and adaptable; able to work and thrive in ambiguityPreferred Background:PMP and / or CAPM CertificationExperience working in a franchise environment preferredExperience in the fitness / beauty industry preferredExperience or base knowledge in design and construction schedulesCore Competencies: Organization, detail-oriented, communication (speaking, written, presentation), actively seeks out opportunities to add value, motivated by helping others, influencing, relationship buildingSalary Range: $60k - $70kWhat’s in it for you?We offer a competitive salary along with exceptional benefits such as:Medical, Dental and Vision CoverageHybrid Work EnvironmentLife and Disability InsuranceUnlimited Time off + Paid HolidaysFlexible Friday's between Memorial Day and Labor Day401(K) Savings Plan Matching at 4%10 Coaching and Therapy sessionsMental Health BenefitsBrand Discounts & ReimbursementsIn-house workout facilitiesProfessional Development OpportunitiesTeam Building, Employee Engagement Activities & so much moreWORK SCHEDULEPurpose Brands LLC, currently observe the following hybrid work model for employees at our Boca Raton (FL), Woodbury (MN), and Seattle (WA) offices:Remote optional: FridaysOn-site days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and ThursdaysDIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENTPurpose 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 STATEMENTPurpose 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.