Planning Manager, Store Reinvestment

Job Summary

The Planning Manager supports the intake, feasibility analysis, and governance preparation of store reinvestment initiatives across a large, multi-site portfolio. This role ensures projects are clearly scoped, financially aligned, and operationally feasible before advancing into design and construction.

Key Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate project intake documentation and confirm required inputs are complete prior to review
• Develop and maintain standardized scoping templates by store type, program, and reinvestment tier
• Conduct preliminary feasibility assessments including scope validation, phasing considerations, and operational
• Translate scope decisions into preliminary cost ranges in partnership with estimating and FP&A
• Establish and manage construction planning standards including permitting roadmaps, preconstruction schedules, phasing requirements, operational readiness criteria, and project execution assumptions to support predictable delivery outcomes
• Evaluate permitting requirements, construction durations, resource availability, operational constraints, and market conditions to develop realistic project schedules and portfolio deployment plans
• Prepare stage gate packages, including readiness checklists, risk summaries, and financial assumptions
• Track project level dependencies, sequencing constraints, and resource impacts
• Maintain and update project risk and change logs with quantified cost and schedule exposure
• Support portfolio level sequencing updates based on capacity, permitting timelines, and budget constraints
• Maintain accurate data within planning systems and reporting tools
• Generate recurring project level reporting on scope status, cost alignment, and risk indicators
• Support post implementation reviews and incorporate lessons learned into updated planning templates and standards
• Analyze post-implementation results to measure actual performance against projected outcomes, identifying lessons learned and best practices to inform future reinvestment decisions
• Create executive-level presentations and reports for leadership reviews, Board of Directors meetings, and strategic planning sessions that communicate reinvestment strategies and performance results

Education And Experience

• Education: Bachelors/4 Yr Degree
• Years of Relevant Work Experience: 5+
• Years of Management Experience: NA

Specific Knowledge And Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel including financial modeling, scenario analysis, and complex formulas
• Proficiency with project management software tools, including Smartsheet, QuickBase, Microsoft Project, or similar platforms
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with ability to synthesize large datasets and extract actionable insights
• Proficiency in PowerPoint for creating compelling executive-level presentations that tell a clear story with data
• Strong stakeholder management skills with ability to influence decision-makers at all organizational levels
• Knowledge of retail store operations, construction processes, and project management principles
• Experience with business intelligence tools such as Tableau, Power BI, or similar data visualization platforms
• Exceptional communication skills with ability to translate complex financial concepts for diverse audiences
• Strategic thinking capability with ability to balance short-term operational needs with long-term portfolio optimization
• Detail-oriented approach with strong organizational skills and ability to manage competing priorities effectively
• Adaptability and agility to thrive in a dynamic environment with changing business needs and evolving priorities

Pay

$60,000.00 - $112,500.00 Annual