ISE Project Manager, Off-Shelf Merchandising

Position Purpose:

The In-Store Environment (ISE) Project Manager for Off-Shelf Merchandising is responsible for managing the planning and execution of the off-shelf programs (National and Regional In-Store Events / Quarterly MAP) to support merchandising strategies. The role has a heavy focus on managing SKU Data, as well as, partnering with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, IPR, Operations, Finance, and multiple other cross-functional teams to execute off-shelf programs in The Home Depot stores.

Key Responsibilities:

• 30% Accurate SKU / Data Maintenance to support the planning & execution of the off shelf programs
• 20% Partnership with Merchandising, Field Merchandising, and multiple cross-functional teams to successfully plan and execute the off-shelf programs
• 20% Ensure all stakeholders are involved all the way through the planning process (from kick off to in-store date). Regular project status meetings with Merchants and cross-functional teams are required
• 15% Deliver clear and thorough communications to stores/MET for in-store execution
• 10% Ensure off-shelf programs are executed on time, and all deliverables are met
• 5% Ensure off-shelf programs are set at the Innovation Center (IC) for required approvals

Direct Manager/Direct Reports:

Reports to: the Sr Mgr, Off-Shelf Merchandising.

This role has: no 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:

• Experience in merchandising and relevant experience in retail or home improvement consumer package goods
• Prior experience managing highly matrixed and medium-to-large scale, complex projects
• Prior experience working with Merchants, Field Merchandising, IPR, and other internal cross-functional teams
• Prior experience working with AI tools
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Powerpoint

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.

Minimum Years of Work Experience:

6

Competencies:

• Strong ability to multi-task and handle competing priorities at once
• Ability to work with multiple internal cross-functional teams and handle conflicting timelines
• Highly organized
• Ability to develop positive, working relationships with all levels of the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, presentation and facilitation skills are required
• Strong decision making and problem solving skills
• Excellent customer service