Strategic Initiatives & Launch Project Manager

Rally House; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Rally House is seeking a Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives in Lenexa, KS to lead the implementation and launch of new business opportunities and operating partnerships. You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, turning business concepts into working realities and managing multiple strategic projects across functions.

The role requires 3–5 years in project management or related fields, with a track record of launching locations or partnerships, and the ability to drive

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management, retail operations, implementation, or related experience preferred.
• Experience launching new locations, partnerships, or business initiatives preferred
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and fixed deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Willingness to travel for launches and events as needed

Responsibilities

• Lead new business and partnership projects from kickoff through launch and stabilization
• Develop and manage project plans, milestones, timelines, responsibilities, and deliverables
• Serve as the primary project liaison between Rally House teams, institutional partners, vendors, and other stakeholders
• Lead implementation of college bookstore operations, collegiate athletic venue retail, and other partnership-driven concepts
• Coordinate cross-functional workstreams including Operations, Merchandising, Inventory, IT, Finance, Human Resources, Marketing, Store Development, and Loss Prevention
• Translate partnership requirements into actionable operational plans and launch priorities
• Coordinate site, inventory, technology, equipment, signage, supplies, and other operational readiness requirements
• Manage launch readiness around fixed opening dates, athletic seasons, events, and partner commitments
• Track project progress, identify risks and dependencies, and drive timely resolution of issues
• Maintain clear communication and visibility to project status, decisions, responsibilities, and upcoming milestones
• Provide on-site leadership during transitions, launches, and major events as needed
• Lead post-launch stabilization and transition ongoing ownership to the appropriate operational team
• Manage multiple strategic projects simultaneously based on business priorities and timelines
• Support additional strategic growth initiatives and special projects as assigned

Skills

Project leadership

Cross-functional coordination

Timeline management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations, Project Management, or related field

Job description

Rally House is seeking a Project Manager – Strategic Initiatives in Lenexa, KS to lead the implementation and launch of new business opportunities and operating partnerships. You will coordinate internal teams and external partners, turning business concepts into working realities and managing multiple strategic projects across functions.

The role requires 3–5 years in project management or related fields, with a track record of launching locations or partnerships, and the ability to drive