At Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter...
DescriptionAt Bath & Body Works, everyone belongs. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive culture focused on delivering exceptional fragrances and experiences to our customers. We focus on recruiting, retaining, and advancing diverse talent where our associate population is as diverse as the communities we serve, live and work. In addition, we work to improve our communities and our planet in a way that will make us proud for years to come because we believe the world is a brighter, happier place when everyone has access to the things that make them happy.
This Project Manager provides exemplary field support while ensuring Real Estate business processes are actioned with speed, efficiency, and integrity. Main responsibilities are focused on being the conduit between the field, the Real Estate Support team & cross-functional partners. To be successful in this role the candidate must collaborate, effectively communicate & leverage relationship building with cross-functional partners at all leadership levels with Finance, Store Design & Construction, Technology/Workforce Management, HR, Real Estate, Logistics, Procurement/Supplies and 3rd party vendors.
Responsibilities
• Supports key operational activities for new store openings and remodels 20 weeks before open through post opening for all Real Estate transactions
• Drives Real Estate openings onsite while supporting store team through the daily activities as outlined in the scheduling template and key operational tasks
• Primary partner for store-specific needs and issues during the pre-open process
• Influence organization by assembling insights and patterns that impact our Real Estate & BOC process
• Ability to assess talent & process risk throughout store’s real estate journey & provide appropriate level of feedback to partners
• Improve impact of new, remodeled and relocated store openings by providing timely resolution of risk factors and accurate communication of changing details
• Supervises Temp Space/Closure process in partnership & collaboration with Manager, Real Estate
• Be an advocate for stores; solicit feedback and drive improvements through strong working relationships with the Field and cross functional teams
Qualifications• 3-5 years relevant experience; minimum 2 years of project management experience
• Ability to travel 50% to support Real Estate openings
• Ability to make strategic business decisions on a broader scale to influence the individual store opening and BOC process
• Demonstrates adaptability; is a skilled change agent and navigates ambiguity with composure and focus
• Moves with pace/agility & can quickly assess & connect the dots
• Leverages situational leadership to effectively communicate to all levels within & outside of the organization
• Excellent communication (verbal/written) skills & ability to drive thinking
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience in CRM platforms a plus (example: Salesforce/Fexa)
• Bi-lingual in French or Spanish is an asset
Core Competencies
• Lead with Curiosity & Humility
• Build High Performing Teams for Today & Tomorrow
• Influence & Inspire with Vision & Purpose
• Observe, Engage & Connect
• Strive to Achieve Operational Excellence
• Deliver Business Results
Benefits
We invite you to join Gingham Nation, where we invest in our associates through competitive compensation, benefits, and development opportunities, so they can continue to be their best at work, at home, and in their communities. Benefits offered to eligible Bath and Body Works associates include a no cost mental health and well-being program, health coverage with a variety of plans to choose from, flexible and affordable saving programs, paid time off and a merchandise discount. Visit bbwbenefits.com for details.
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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.
We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We do not make employment decisions based on an individual’s race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, protected veteran status or any other legally protected status, and we comply with all laws concerning nondiscriminatory employment practices. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for associates and job applicants with disabilities. Our management team is dedicated to ensuring fulfillment of this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, associate activities and general treatment during employment. We only hire individuals authorized for employment in the United States.
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