Senior Manager, New Store Readiness & Process Optimization
Core
Design, document, and continuously improve store readiness processes for new, relocated, and remodeled locations to ensure on-time, on-budget openings.
Role type
Senior Manager, Process Optimization & Store Readiness
Builds
Scalable, repeatable frameworks for store opening execution across all banners
Domain
Retail Operations / Process Improvement
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Process design and optimization, Cross-functional stakeholder management, Change management, Data analytics and KPI tracking, Project management, Process mapping and documentation, Executive reporting, Operational excellence metrics, Strategic planning, Problem-solving
Preferred skills
PMP certification, Lean Six Sigma certification, Change Management certification, Advanced PowerPoint skills, Experience with process mapping software
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite, Process Mapping Software
Responsibilities
Design and optimize store readiness processes for new and remodeled locations, Lead cross-functional alignment to ensure on-time store openings, Drive adoption of new processes through change management initiatives, Leverage data to identify gaps and inform decision-making, Develop playbooks and tools for consistent process execution, Present executive-level reports on store readiness outcomes
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with strategic oversight