Dollar General

Divisional Project Manager in Nashville, TN

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At Dollar General, our mission is Serving Others! We value each and every one of our employees. Whether you are looking to launch a new career in one of our many convenient Store locations, Distribution Centers, Store Support Center or with our Private Fleet Team, we are proud to provide a wide range of career opportunities. We are not just a retail company; we are a company that values the unique strengths and perspectives that each individual brings. Your difference truly makes a difference at Dollar General. How would you like to Serve? Join the Dollar General Journey and see how your career can thrive.
Company Overview

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com/about-us.html.


Job Details

General Summary:

Responsible for coordinating and executing departmental processes for new stores, relocations, closings, remodels and special projects for an assigned territory. Manage a team Sr. Project Managers and up to 20 merchandisers to achieve company objectives and goals while effectively managing target costs and schedules to increase sales weeks and store / company profitability.

Duties & Responsibilities:

  • Provide direction to Sr. Project Managers, merchandising teams and 3rd parties as assigned ensuring effective execution of strategic objectives while maintaining budgets and achieving on time delivery of all activities, tasks, and scope of work for new stores, relocations, remodels, and special projects.
  • Maximize the performance and productivity through teaching, training, and coaching of all teams, including 3rd parties, assisting, and directing execution of processes to achieve expected results.
  • Maintain accurate and timely reporting ensuring all documents comply with company policies supporting company mission, values, standards, and ethics with integrity.
  • Provides critical leadership, coordination and communications with all stakeholders involved on projects. Leverages continuous communication to choreograph project execution and resolve project specific issues.
  • Ensure development of all direct reports, to include 3rd party personnel, through proper selection of candidates. Through inclusion and diversity provide support for individual career growth and development.
  • Rigorously supports the identification, evaluation, implementation, and execution of processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization.
  • Monitor and research all direct report expenses focusing on company/department expense goals and Zero Based Budget.

Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

  • Demonstrates ability to produce desired results through execution, maintaining expense control, and ability to manage effectively
  • Demonstrates strong interpersonal skills to consistently react appropriately under pressure, apply good judgment in ambiguous situations, and demonstrate flexibility/adaptability
  • Ability to effectively work with others in scheduling and executing all projects to achieve company objectives in a participative management style
  • Demonstrates strong verbal, written and technical communication abilities
  • Demonstrates leadership skills to train and develop staff to meet company objectives
  • Frequent walking, bending, kneeling, standing, and climbing ladders
  • Frequent handling of equipment (hand-held scanner, price guns, box cutters, rolltainers)
  • Occasional lifting of up to 55 pounds to unload fixture and merchandise trucks and stock shelves
  • Extensive driving with overnight stays during length of projects
  • Occasional exposure to outside weather conditions

Work Experience &/or Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree and 4-6 years of multi-unit retail experience required, with merchandising knowledge preferred.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
  • Previous retail experience with discount, convenience, grocery, or similar environment.