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The Role

The Project Manager is responsible for managing the delivery of new Shoe Palace/JD Sports stores, refurbishment and acquisition projects, and aiding the JD Sports Fashion PLC Group Expansion Program. The role focuses on new store openings, extensions and refits within North America. Reporting to the Senior Project Manager, this person will manage end to end project cycles, including coordinating the efforts of the Shoe Palace/JD Group Design team, Project team and third party contractors. This individual will effectively exhibit 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…

• Develop, monitor and control the approved capital budget for each project.
• Ensuring best practices by taking in account of quality, health and safety implications.
• Works closely with and supports the wider Project Team delivering progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations where appropriate.
• Collaborate effectively with the project & design teams, continually reviewing and developing improvements.
• Proactively manages the changes in project scope, identifying potential risks and creating contingency plans as required.
• Partner with project team members and contractors and assume accountability for their assigned work.
• Additional duties and projects as required.

Experience and Skills:

• Full knowledge in construction around retail and experience of the shop fit industry including processes, managing projects and managing projects with strict budgets.
• Prior project Management experience and ability to manage multiple, simultaneous projects across a number of group fascia’s keeping them on budget and delivering them on time & to a high 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 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 We bring to the table...

• 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

• Thought Provoking: Capable of making others think deeply on a subject
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause
• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
• Innovative: Consistently introduces new ideas and demonstrates original thinking
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity

Motivations

• Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
• Work-Life Balance: Inspired to perform well by having ample time to pursue work and interests outside of work
• Entrepreneurial Spirit: Inspired to perform well by an ability to drive new ventures within the business
• Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization