Project Manager, Transformation CHEF'STORE (Hybrid Onsite and Remote)

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The Project Manager Transformation is responsible for leading and executing strategic initiatives that support enterprise-wide transformation efforts across the retail organization. This role partners closely with cross-functional leaders to deliver projects that improve operational efficiency enhance customer experience optimize costs and enable scalable growth.

The Project Manager will manage multiple initiatives within the Transformation Team ensuring projects are delivered on time within scope and aligned to business objectives. This role requires strong project management discipline change leadership and the ability to influence stakeholders across a decentralized retail environment.

This role is segmented as Hybrid. You will be onsite in Rosemont IL or West Linn Or 3 days a week (Tuesday - Thursday) and Virtual Monday and Friday.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead end-to-end project management for transformation initiatives from ideation through execution and post-implementation review.

• Define project scope objectives timelines milestones and success metrics in partnership with stakeholders.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans including resource allocation risk mitigation and dependency tracking.

• Ensure alignment with enterprise priorities and transformation roadmap.

• Partner with senior leaders across merchandising store operations finance HR and IT

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration to drive decision-making and remove roadblocks.

• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on project status risks and outcomes.

• Support organizational change efforts by developing and executing change management plans.

• Drive adoption of new processes tools and ways of working across corporate and field teams.

• Identify and address resistance to change through proactive engagement and communication.

• Monitor project performance against defined KPIs including financial impact timeline adherence and operational improvements.

• Develop executive-ready reporting and dashboards for Transformation Office leadership.

• Ensure benefits realization and track ROI for transformation initiatives.

• Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve efficiency across the organization.

• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g. Lean Six Sigma) to drive sustainable improvements.

• Standardize best practices and support scaling across multiple locations.

• Identify assess and mitigate risks that may impact project delivery.

• Escalate critical issues with recommended solutions in a timely manner.

• Other duties as assigned by manager.

SUPERVISION:

• N/A

RELATIONSHIPS

• Internal: Regular interaction with Merchandising Marketing Store Operations Finance IT and Senior Leadership.

• External: Interact with consultants vendors and other third parties as necessary for projects and ongoing business concerns.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Hybrid: This role is partially remote and the associate is expected to perform assigned responsibilities from a combined home-based and office-based environment.

• Frequent use of computers and other communication tools.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 years of project management experience preferably in retail supply chain or multi-unit environments

• Proven experience managing cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.

• Ability to organize their own work and meet deadlines manage projects and set priorities.

• Able to make accurate decisions and proactively solve problems many of which are complex with little direction.

• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent communication and presentation skills including experience working with senior leadership.

• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g. Smartsheet Asana Microsoft Project) and Microsoft Office Suite

• Travel up to 10% including overnight.

EDUCATION

• Bachelors degree in Business Finance Supply Chain Operations or related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.

CERTIFICATIONS/TRAINING

• N/A

LICENSES

• N/A

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

• Lean Six Sigma (Green Belt or Black Belt) certification

• Experience in a Transformation Office or enterprise change initiatives

• Knowledge of retail operations merchandising or supply chain processes

• Familiarity with financial analysis cost savings initiatives and ROI tracking

• Experience supporting large-scale system implementations (e.g. ERP workforce management inventory systems)

• Works independently on assignments. Proactively brings forward ideas for improvement.

• Collaborates well with team members and other work associates.

• Understanding of retail KPIs such as comp sales basket size inventory turns shrink and labor productivity.

PHYSICAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to perform the following physical activities for described length of time.

This role will also receive an annual incentive plan bonus.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance pre-tax spending accounts retirement benefits paid time off short-term and long-term disability employee stock purchase plan and life insurance. To review available benefits please click here: depends on relevant experience and/or education specific skills function geographic location and other factors as applicable by law (for example: state or local minimum wage thresholds). The expected base rate for this role is between

$85000 - $135000

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