Project Manager, Operations Manager, Retail & Store Manager

Overview

Our client, a large-scale national grocer and retailer, is seeking a Project Manager to support store operations and eCommerce initiatives within their fulfillment and retail operations organization. This individual will play a key role in ensuring new and existing store locations are set up for operational success by coordinating projects, supporting store teams, and driving execution across multiple initiatives.

This is a highly visible, fast-paced role that requires strong communication, organization, and the ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Manage projects from planning through execution, ensuring deliverables are completed on time and aligned with business goals
• Coordinate timelines, milestones, and project plans across cross-functional stakeholders
• Provide clear and consistent status updates, reporting progress, risks, and blockers
• Support store teams during new store launches and operational initiatives
• Conduct site visits to recently opened or launching stores to ensure successful implementation of processes, staffing readiness, and operational execution
• Partner with store associates to test and evaluate new equipment, tools, and eCommerce initiatives
• Develop documentation including project plans, reports, training materials, and meeting notes
• Lead or support training sessions and “train-the-trainer” initiatives for new processes and best practices
• Identify risks and proactively drive solutions to keep projects on track
• Balance multiple priorities in a fast-moving, evolving environment

• 4+ years of Project Management or related experience
• Strong ability to manage multiple priorities and execute with urgency
• Excellent communication skills, comfortable working with store teams, leadership, and cross-functional stakeholders
• Experience providing presentations and progress updates to stakeholders
• Ability to operate in a fast-paced, operational environment
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills
• Comfortable working onsite and traveling locally to stores (~25%)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Power Point

• Fully onsite in downtown Cincinnati
• Collaborative team environment within eCommerce and store operations (20-person team, working closely with store-facing operational group)
• Mix of office-based coordination and in-store execution support
• Flexibility required for occasional early mornings, evenings, or weekends based on project needs (overtime eligible)

Eight Eleven Group (DBA Calculated Hire) provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

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For over 16 years, Eight Eleven has established and maintained relationships that are designed to meet your IT staffing needs. Whether it’s contract, contract-to-hire, or permanent placement work, we customize our search based upon your company's unique initiatives, culture and technologies. With our national team of recruiters placed at 21 major hubs around the nation, Eight Eleven finds the people best-suited for your business.

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• Eight Eleven Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, citizenship, disability, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.