Project Manager

Project Manager

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200 WILMOT

RD,DEERFIELD,IL,60015-04620-00001-2

Job

ID 1799736BR

Job Summary The Project Manager is the key subject matter expert for scope, management & coordination of Reset-Revision and seasonal timelines. This role is responsible for collaborating with cross-functional and external partners to ensure on-time execution across all milestones to enable successful launch of events within a multi-million-dollar budget. Proactively uses strong problem-solving skills and mitigates risk in assisting the planning and execution of the 150+ Reset-Revision events on a yearly basis. This position will assist in planning for annual category and seasonal events; responsible for assisting the Manager with the store labor hour budget, reporting and communicating regular updates to senior leadership. Assists in streamlining and developing tracking and reporting of various metrics to multiple levels of leadership. Project Manager is also responsible for the development, enhancement and adherence to project deliverables and timelines. Additionally, the Project Manager will identify process improvement and efficiencies to better support cross functional partners; leverage learnings to develop improvement to Merchandising to optimize and standardize processes and procedures. They will also facilitate identified issues and mitigate conflicts; influence, negotiate, and resolve conflict to ensure buy-in and common goals. Job Responsibilities Manages small to medium size projects under limited direction. May also lead sub-teams for larger projects/programs. Establishes and monitors project requirements, priorities, and deadlines. Manages a project plan that involves a small number of team members. Ensures quality and timeliness of project results. Ensures established budget is adhered to base upon project requirements. Works with management (if necessary) to drive resolution of project conflicts. Manages projects from inception to completion. Manages activities of assigned project team. Prepares standard and ad hoc management reports and presentations for assigned projects. May contribute to larger projects. Communicates project status to team and business owners throughout the duration of the assignment and post implementation to make certain all impacted stakeholders have an understanding of risks, issues and activities. About Walgreens Founded in 1901, Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) has a storied heritage of caring for communities for generations, and proudly serves nearly 9 million customers and patients each day across its approximately 8,500 stores throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, and leading omni channel platforms. Walgreens has approximately 220,000 team members, including nearly 90,000 healthcare service providers, and is committed to being the first choice for retail pharmacy and health services, building trusted relationships that create healthier futures for customers, patients, team members and communities. Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree and at least 3 years project management experience OR a High School Diploma / GED and at least 6 years project management experience Experience presenting and reporting on project plans to appropriate stakeholders, executives and senior management. Experience managing a budget to plan Experience with project management (for example: planning, organizing, and managing resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives). Experience establishing & maintaining relationships with individuals at all levels of the organization, in the business community & with vendors. Experience utilizing project management software and other standard project management scheduling tools, such as MS Project. Experience in identifying operational issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems. Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns). Expert level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, V-Lookup functions, Pivot Tables, Conditional formatting, linking multiple tabs/files, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling). Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font). Willing to travel up to 10% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state). Preferred Qualifications Master's degree OR MBA At least 1 year experience of cross functional team leadership. 4 years of experience in one or more of the following: retail, procurement/purchasing, merchandising, vendor relations, or retail marketing. We will consider employment of qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. The Salary below is being provided to promote pay transparency and equal employment opportunities at Walgreens. The actual hourly salary within this range that you will be offered will depend on a variety of factors including geography, skills and abilities, education, experience and other relevant factors. This role will remain open until filled. To review benefits, please click here jobs.walgreens.com/benefits. If you are applying on a job board or unable to click on the link, please copy and paste this URL into your browser jobs.walgreens.com/benefits

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