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Retail Project Manager
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Vans Retail Project Manager
Vans: Be a Part of the Original
“It was never about waving the brand like a flag, it was always about the people” – Paul Van Doren
Vans is the original action sports footwear company rooted in authenticity and creativity. Founded in 1966, Vans has thrived on a legacy of impacting our greater community through Vans’ four pillars: action sports, music, art and street culture. We are constantly inspired by the expressive creators within our company and community as they bring new and innovative perspectives to help shape and transform the future of our business.
At Vans our culture sets us apart and it influences everything we do. Everything we do supports creativity and we are driven by our five values. We are determined. We are connected to our consumers and to each other. We are inclusive. We are expressive and Fun. And most of all, we are a family.
Vans is a subsidiary of VF, the world’s largest apparel and footwear company comprised of over 30 brands. We are the leading drivers of retail as our global footwear, apparel and accessory brand is available in 170 countries worldwide. As we continue to expand, we take great measures in developing and growing our people.
Vans is founded on a culture of learning. We take great pride in our ability to facilitate learning opportunities by providing the resources and tools necessary to support each individual’s pursuit of growth to achieve future goals. In order to prioritize career growth within our company, Vans offers courses on topics such as leadership, communication, collaboration and technical skills to ensure our employees are self-motivated and developing to the pace of our rapidly growing business.
By joining the Vans family, you will be immersed into an environment of incredibly supportive and collaborative people. We work very hard across a multitude of large initiatives to bring the Van Doren spirit to life. We live for what we do.
Retail Stores Project Manager
As the Vans Retail Stores Project Manager you will be responsible for the coordination of all processes required to successfully open new retail stores, manage ongoing store retrofits and remodels, and oversee special projects. You will exercise influence as you seek to drive collaboration with cross-functional stakeholders to protect our employee and customer experience. You will partner closely with the Director of Retail Operations to continually strive to improve all processes relating to the retail store, including but not limited, to Grand Opening Team Processes, Store Evolution (Ergonomically) and Operating Supplies Procurement.
How You Will Make a Difference:
• Ensure all departments having ownership in the store, remodel, relocation, and opening / closing process maintain the critical path timeline. Resolves any issues or obstacles with the appropriate owners so that an on-time event occurs. Coordinates the deliverables for all owners and provides the retail leadership team with timely updates on progress and obstacles.
• Visits and participates in up to of 50% of all projects during either pre or post turnover.
• Maintains and reviews the project path and timelines for all store openings, closing and relocation/remodels. Makes suggestions for process changes and conducts an annual, Go Team Leader, and whiteboard meetings with all corporate and field partners to review and improve the process. On a quarterly basis manages an after action process with all corporate and field partners to review individual projects and insures completion of any open construction, product or operations items.
• Manages all aspects of store support supply chain, to include vendor relationships with DDS. As well as providing reporting on a monthly basis. Establish an annual bidding protocol for all supply items.
• Attends user conferences in the areas of project management and store operations. Responsible for bringing new processes to the organization for consideration.
• Manages key portions of the budgeting, planning, and execution of the annual VLS conference, and other Retail Activation Special Projects
Skills for Success:
Years of Related Professional Experience: 5+ years
Educational/ Position Requirements:
• A Bachelor’s degree in business or related field and a minimum of 10 years general management experience in the Retail Operations field or an equivalent combination of experience and training that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.
• Experience working in the Direct to Consumer industry
Special Physical and/or Mental Requirements:
• Travel by air and overnight, as required, up to 50% amount of time.
• Lifting and/or bending 25lbs amount of weight.