ISE Project Manager,Off- Shelf Merchandising Job Atlanta area,Georgia USA,Retail

Position

Purpose:

The In-Store Environment (ISE) Project Manager for Off-Shelf Merchandising is responsible for managing the planning and execution of the off-shelf programs (National and Regional In-Store Events / Quarterly MAP) to support merchandising strategies. The role has a heavy focus on managing SKU Data, as well as, partnering with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, IPR, Operations, Finance, and multiple other cross-functional teams to execute off-shelf programs in The Home Depot stores.

Key Responsibilities:

30% Accurate SKU / Data Maintenance to support the planning & execution of the off shelf programs
20% Partnership with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, and multiple cross-functional teams to successfully plan and execute the off-shelf programs
20% Ensure all stakeholders are involved all the way through the planning process (from kick off to in-store date). Regular project status meetings with Merchants and cross-functional teams are required
15% Deliver clear and thorough communications to stores/MET for in-store execution
10% Ensure off-shelf programs are executed on time, and all deliverables are met
5% Ensure off-shelf programs are set at the Innovation Center (IC) for required approvals

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Reports to the Sr Mgr, Off-Shelf Merchandising.
This role has no direct reports.

Travel Requirements:

Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.

Physical Requirements:

Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.

Working Conditions:

Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must be eighteen years of age or older.
Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience in merchandising and relevant experience in retail or home improvement consumer package goods
Prior experience managing highly matrixed and medium-to-large scale, complex projects
Prior experience working with Merchants, Field Merchandising, IPR, and other internal cross-functional teams
Prior experience working with Marketing Connect Tool (MCT)
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Power Point

Minimum Education:

The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.

Minimum Years of

Work Experience:

Competencies:

Strong ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities at once
Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and handle conflicting timelines
Highly organized
Ability to develop positive, working relationships with all levels of the organization
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills are required
Strong decision making and problem solving skills
Excellent customer service

ISE Project Manager, Off- Shelf Merchandising