Contractors’ Warehouse —
Project Manager – New Store Fixtures
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req131046
Category – Support
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Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req131046
Category – Support
Company Overview
What’s the best place we’ve ever built? The place where we work. At Home Depot, our goal is to provide the highest level of service, the broadest selection of products, and the most competitive prices. As the world’s largest home improvement specialty retailer, we operate more than 2,200 retail stores across North America. And each of our associates are focused one thing — helping our customers build and improve their homes, businesses, and ultimately their lives.
The store planners role is to create and maintain store specific floor plans to support major corporate initiatives. Floor plans are developed based on an evaluation of each store’s existing condition compared to the approved scope of work. Store specific scope development should include an implementation of approved scope items, new store merchandising philosophies, and chain-wide resets.
Key Responsibilities:
- 10% Owns the accuracy of all store planning data for assigned areas; Conduct analytics leveraging Store Planning related information to support improved business process and decisions.
- 75% Ensure integrity of store project floor plans and data in relation to what has been planned and executed; Makes departmental and store merchandising recommendations, including space allocation and bay adjacencies based on store sales performance analysis; Develop multiple store layout projects simultaneously while adhering to project scope, timelines and quality metrics; Develops supporting documentation to support implementation of projects; Comply with all building regulations, corporate standards and internal quality standards
- 15% Assist the merchant and suppliers to define and articulate project strategy and objectives, scope and business requirements. Think creatively to make recommendations regarding executing strategies and potential solutions. Drive and develop programs and detailed scope through relationships with Merchants and other In Store Environment teams; Teaches associates about project scope by creating documentation, leading group training sessions and in store activities; Influence store space decisions in assigned projects that meet the goals of the organization and are mutually beneficial for the merchants, stores and ultimately THD customers.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Sr. Manager, Store Planning
- This position has 0 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:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both
- 1+ years of experience in Auto CAD
- Prior Store Planning Experience
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.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Being Resilient
- Business Insights
- Courage
- Decision Quality
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Manages Complexity
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
Location – Atlanta, GA
Job ID – Req131046
Category – Support
Role Overview
The store planners role is to create and maintain store specific floor plans to support major corporate initiatives. Floor plans are developed based on an evaluation of each store’s existing condition compared to the approved scope of work. Store specific scope development should include an implementation of approved scope items, new store merchandising philosophies, and chain-wide resets.
Key Responsibilities:
- 10% Owns the accuracy of all store planning data for assigned areas; Conduct analytics leveraging Store Planning related information to support improved business process and decisions.
- 75% Ensure integrity of store project floor plans and data in relation to what has been planned and executed; Makes departmental and store merchandising recommendations, including space allocation and bay adjacencies based on store sales performance analysis; Develop multiple store layout projects simultaneously while adhering to project scope, timelines and quality metrics; Develops supporting documentation to support implementation of projects; Comply with all building regulations, corporate standards and internal quality standards
- 15% Assist the merchant and suppliers to define and articulate project strategy and objectives, scope and business requirements. Think creatively to make recommendations regarding executing strategies and potential solutions. Drive and develop programs and detailed scope through relationships with Merchants and other In Store Environment teams; Teaches associates about project scope by creating documentation, leading group training sessions and in store activities; Influence store space decisions in assigned projects that meet the goals of the organization and are mutually beneficial for the merchants, stores and ultimately THD customers.
Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
- This position reports to Sr. Manager, Store Planning
- This position has 0 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:
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
- Working knowledge of presentation software (e.g., Microsoft PowerPoint)
- Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams
- Ability to negotiate, handle complaints, settle disputes, and resolve grievances with both
- 1+ years of experience in Auto CAD
- Prior Store Planning Experience
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.
Preferred Education:
- No additional education
Minimum Years of Work Experience:
- 2
Preferred Years of Work Experience:
- No additional years of experience
Minimum Leadership Experience:
- None
Preferred Leadership Experience:
- None
Certifications:
- None
Competencies:
- Being Resilient
- Business Insights
- Courage
- Decision Quality
- Manages Ambiguity
- Nimble Learning
- Self-Development
- Collaborates
- Manages Complexity
- Optimizes Work Processes
- Communicates Effectively
- Customer Focus
- Drives Results
Hybrid – An associate in a hybrid role blends in-office and remote/virtual working to complete their job duties. An associate may be required to work from a designated Home Depot location on some days, and may work from a virtual/remote location on others. We also refer to this as location – flex.
Work From Home – Location Specific – An associate in this role primarily works from home but is assigned a THD location and is periodically required to report to their in-office location. Associates must live within the same state and within a commutable distance of their assigned THD location.
Learn more about our 4 different work locations. Additional information will be provided during the application process.
As part of the application process for this role, there will be an on-line assessment. The assessment usually takes about 17 minutes to complete. You will be directed to the assessment link immediately after submitting your application. Once you click on the link, you will need to complete it within 72 hours after starting it. You may stop and restart the assessment as many times as you like within the 72-hour time frame.
During the assessment, we’ll ask you questions about your approach to work and various work-related situations. The questions are based on characteristics that are related to performing successfully in hourly roles at The Home Depot, including:
- Professional Experience
- Learning Potential
- Responsibility
- Customer Focus
If you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation related to the assessment, or you would like to obtain more information about the assessment, click here to learn more.
Store Location
GA01
VIRTUAL
Atlanta, GA
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