Strategic Operations & Initiatives Manager

Socket.dev; Bolingbrook (IL); On-site; USD 91,000 - 119,000; Full time

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Job summary

Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking an Operations Development and Initiatives Manager to drive strategic retail operations initiatives from scoping through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines and budgets, and navigate stakeholders from teams to executives to ensure on-time project success.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and PMP certification or 3+ years of equivalent experience; strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, PMP certification or 3+ years of equivalent experience
• Experience with project software (e.g., Microsoft Project, Smartsheet)
• Strong communication and presentation skills (including powerpoint presentation creation)
• Proven ability to drive success through collaboration, influence, and relationship-building
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to engage and motivate diverse teams
• Strategic mindset with the ability to balance long-term objectives with immediate business needs

Responsibilities

• Collaborate across functions to design, scope and propose key initiatives prior to project kick-off to determine viability before project kick off
• Define project scope, goals, deliverables and success criteria in collaboration with stakeholders, reinforcing strategic intent of deliverables
• Develop and maintain detailed project charters, roadmaps, plans, schedules, budgets and governance
• Lead end-to-end project execution from initiation through closure, monitoring progress and adjusting plans to ensure project objectives are met
• Identify and escrow risks/issues quickly to ensure minimal disruption to business objectives, store performance and the guest experience

Skills

Project management

Cross-functional leadership

Communication

Presentation skills

Strategic mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree

PMP certification or 3+ years experience

Tools

Microsoft Project

Smartsheet

Job description

Ulta Beauty in Bolingbrook, IL is seeking an Operations Development and Initiatives Manager to drive strategic retail operations initiatives from scoping through delivery. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage scope, timelines and budgets, and navigate stakeholders from teams to executives to ensure on-time project success.

Qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and PMP certification or 3+ years of equivalent experience; strong communication, planning, and collaboration skills are