ISE Project Manager, Off-Shelf Merchandising

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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 AI tools
  • Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint


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:

  • 6


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