Manager of New Store Projects

Overview

This individual should be west coast based; AZ, CA, CO, WA, OR, NV (Las Vegas). The role will be supporting the LA West, LA East, LA North areas. The candidate must be based out of one of these regions. Weekly travel will be required (80% of the year).

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Project Execution: Project Execution

• Central project leader, guiding all scheduled assignments, ensuring clarity, alignment, and driving consistent communication across the project lifecycle.
• Oversee strategic planning and communication for the project through milestone definition, key decision points, and budget expectations, while fostering strong, collaborative relationships with store teams, FVMs, SIM partners, and RMDs.
• Operational direction for merchandise flow, ensuring a seamless movement of product into (and when needed, out of) the old location.
• Partner closely with the FVM to align on Bronze training plans for visual merchandising and ensure stores are prepared for execution.
• Surface regional insights and business opportunities, influencing decisions that strengthen market performance.
• Work with the FVM to optimize fixture harvest strategies that elevate visual presentation across nearby stores within the district.
• Act as the connective point for all project stakeholders, ensuring cross-functional teams are aligned, prepared, and positioned to deliver an elevated experience for new and/or returning athletes as new concepts launch.
• Collaborate with training and store communication teams to shape strategies and content for NSLW and new initiative kickoff moments, ensuring teams are informed, equipped, and engaged ahead of key launches.

• Maximize Productivity & Profitability: Maximize Productivity & Profitability

• Align visual calendars, key milestones, and cross-functional expectations across all concepts.
• Collaborate with DMs, FVMs, and RMDs to ensure transitions support both operational readiness and a strong athlete experience, proactively identifying opportunities where partnership and timing enhance overall outcomes.
• Work with NSG&R leaders to identify and elevate recurring failure points that impact timelines, inventory flow friction, labor readiness gaps, tech readiness, and communication breakdowns to positively impact future projects through process optimization.
• Cultivate the right visual and space planning relationships to ensure each opening reflects the most current brand strategies and positions the store for long-term success.
• Plan travel within company guidelines and influence market presence by focusing on elevating store performance, identifying BSC opportunities, and strengthening collaboration.

• Business Analysis: Business Analysis

• Analyze the business and metrics to identify potential drivers that can be capitalized on and improve presentations and drive incremental sales.
• Work with purchasing to identify issues with new store fixture packages, equipment delivered, or gaps in what’s delivered.
• Assess items where the quantity is too large on initial shipments and work through the balance of the team to find common items that could be eliminated from the purchase order or deemphasized.

• Teaching & Training: Teaching & Training

• Recognize emerging NSPM talent and ensure those insights are shared with the Sr. NSPM as part of a consistent, forward-looking development conversation.
• Identify and develop these teammates to provide a bench system that can be leveraged to support upcoming initiatives.
• Foster a learning environment that helps teams understand operational expectations and processes, creating alignment and confidence ahead of launch.
• Partner with Field & cross-functional leaders to shape the vision, clarify expectations, and ensure teams feel supported throughout the transition.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years of experience
• Excellent time management skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Requires 80% travel (38-41 weeks of travel throughout the year)

Virtual Requirements

At DICK’S, we thrive on innovation and authenticity. That said, to protect the integrity and security of our hiring process, we ask that candidates do not use AI tools (like ChatGPT or others) during interviews or assessments. To ensure a smooth and secure experience, please note the following: Cameras must be on during all virtual interviews.AI tools are not permitted to be used by the candidate during any part of the interview process. Offers are contingent upon a satisfactory background check which may include ID verification.