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The Role

The Sr. Project Manager is responsible for the overall management of all Shoe Palace and JD Sports Group Fashion Retail construction projects in North America. Overseeing the day-to-day management of new stores and acquisition projects to strict deadlines to support the group expansion program in North America. This role focuses on driving the project delivery of all fit out and construction projects and includes cost & budget management via a team of in-house PM’s. This person will take on the responsibility of managing an internal Project Management Team ensuring that they effectively manage the end to end project cycle of new stores, to program and to highest standards. This includes managing and coordinating the efforts of team members, internal departments and third-party contractors or consultants in order to deliver projects according to plan & on budget. The role demands direct management of projects based on the demands and volumes that the business presents. This individual will effectively exhibit Shoe Palace/JD Finish Line’s core values of Customer, People, Winning, Community, and Financial Responsibility in everything they do by performing the following key duties:

THIS IS WHAT A DAY AT WORK MAY BE LIKE…

• Responsible for training, educating, developing & monitoring individual & team performance.
• Assists & supports the in-house QS Team with driving cost savings as well as the need to develop, monitor and control the overall budget for all projects.
• Ensures best practice and health and safety is always adhered to.
• Works closely and supports the wider Project Team delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements, documentation and presentations where appropriate.
• Strives for excellence in all Shoe Palace/JD processes within the project & design team, continually reviewing and developing improvements.
• Proactively manages change in project scope, identifying potential risks and creating contingency plans as required.
• Coaches, mentors, motivates and supervises project team members and contractors encouraging them to take positive action and assume accountability for their assigned work.
• This role will require close & clear communication into the Group Project Manager for North America to understand the group strategies and all elements of the project brief.
• Additional duties and projects as required

Experience and Skills:

• Full knowledge and experience in construction law and the shop fit industry including various legislation processes across North America ensuring that the Project Managers deliver to the highest standards.
• Experience delivering retail shopfit projects while being able to manage multiple, simultaneous projects keeping them on budget and delivering them on time & to the highest standard.
• Excellent communication & influencing skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders and across departments.
• Numerate and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to adjust to real time situations and adapt accordingly.
• Self-motivated and driven but can work as part of a team.
• Role is field based with travel throughout North America – this may require overnight stays.

Required Education and/or Experience

Relevant bachelor’s degree or Project Management qualification.

Proficient IT skills including Microsoft / Google (Excel, Word, Powerpoint)

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Sit for more than 6 hours per shift
• Use hands to finger, handle and feel
• Reach with hands and arms
• Talk and/or hear
• Walk or move from one location to another
• Occasionally may need to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, or crouch
• Lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 50 pounds occasionally
• Punctuality and regular attendance consistent with the company’s policies are required for the position. Average work week is (40-50) hours, which can vary depending on business need.
• The work environment for this position is a moderately noisy office setting.

What you can expect from SP

• A sense of belonging – A dynamic team, high energy, and humility.
• A sense of purpose – SP from the community for the community
• A sense of impact – We are growing, come grow with us!
• A sense of fun – WE RUN. WE SELL. WE HAVE FUN!
• Medical, Dental, Vision, 401k + your SP discount

Shoe Palace is one of the most-trusted athletic footwear and apparel retail chains in the United States. What began as a small, family business in 1993 has now grown into an extremely popular chain of stores and an online retail site — shoepalace.com.

At Shoe Palace, we all roll up our sleeves to pitch in and do whatever it takes to stay on top. Each day is a little different, it's what keeps us on our toes and excited to come to work every day. We are seeking self-motivated individuals who are dynamic thinkers and outstanding communicators who will thrive in an entrepreneurial environment and want to grow with Shoe Palace Corporation. Our team members are bright, professional, enthusiastic, and able to quickly apply their skills to diverse situations.

Behaviors

• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

• Peer Recognition: Inspired to perform well by the praise of coworkers
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Job Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safe
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Financial: Inspired to perform well by monetary reimbursement
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization