Senior Design Manager, Enterprise, Worldwide Grocery Retail Growth & Development (WWRGD)

Key job responsibilities

• Own the entire Design PERF workstream, establishing the processes and standards that govern how design requests are received, prioritized, resourced, and delivered.
• Establish criteria for which PERF projects require design intervention and own prioritization across the portfolio, triaging requests by urgency, strategic importance, and operational impact.
• Resourcing: Match project needs to internal and external design capacity and proactively identify gaps.
• Design Execution: Lead and execute design work for PERF scope, equipment replacements, breakroom and restroom refreshes, and in-store improvement projects to brand standards and operational requirements.
• Design Standards and Toolkits: Develop and maintain scalable design standards and toolkits for PERF project types, enabling consistent, repeatable solutions across the fleet.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Serve as the primary design counterpart to Construction, equipment, and procurement partners, providing guidance and documentation from intake through installation.
• Stakeholder Collaboration: Partner with store leaders, Operations, Area leadership, and WWRGD partners to align on scope, priorities, and design intent.
• Process Improvement and Reporting: Identify and implement process efficiencies, track design delivery KPIs, and provide regular status updates to WWRGD leadership.

About The Team

The Enterprise Design team leads the transformation of our existing grocery locations through strategic remodels and innovations. We enhance the shopping experience by modernizing store layout, improving operational efficiency, and implementing the latest brand standards, all while stores remain open for business. Our customer-obsessed design approach focuses on creating seamless shopping experiences for both in-store and online customers, while ensuring our operations teams can work safely and efficiently during and after remodels.