Project Manager In-Store Communications

Job Description :

At DICK'S Sporting Goods , we believe in how positively sports can change lives. On our team, everyone plays a critical role in creating confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. We are committed to creating an inclusive and diverse workforce, reflecting the communities we serve.

If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

OVERVIEW :

At DICK'S Sporting Goods, we believe sports can change lives. Founded in 1948, DICK'S Sporting Goods first started as a bait-and-tackle shop in Binghamton, NY and has since rapidly expanded into a leading omnichannel retailer with more than 850 locations representing our multiple brands : DICK'S, House of Sport, Golf Galaxy, Public Lands, Going, Going Gone, and more. Over the years, it's been our relentless focus on inspiring, supporting and equipping athletes and outdoor enthusiasts to achieve their dreams that has allowed us to become the $13B company we are today. Our company is now looking to invest in our future and realize our ambitions of becoming the best sports company in the world.

Join us as we build the ultimate Sports Retail Media network. You will have the opportunity to shape the engine where the biggest brands in the world compete to win with our athletes. If you are ready to make a difference as part of the world's greatest sports team, apply to join our team today!

The In-Store Communications Project Manager - Retail Media Network (Physical Retail Integration) is responsible for managing creative projects related to digital content strategies for the retail space. Projects require management of planning, timelines, and budget for digitally integrated retail displays. The position requires partnership with stakeholders across Merchandising, Visual, Operations, and Marketing as well external agencies in order to facilitate

execution. This position will be responsible for negotiations, setting deadlines and project execution from beginning to end. This role requires you to be proactive rather than reactive.

Process & Strategy Management :

Focus on execution of project requests through established production schedules, systems, and partnerships.

Ensure projects are prioritized, scoped, assigned to both in-house staff and outside vendors, and delivered on time throughout the entire project.

Serve as the subject matter expert regarding in-store communication, including the management of project deliverables and the strategy behind them.

Ensure meetings are scheduled, productive, and documented for future reference.

Responsible for high level planning and prioritizing of digital content projects and managing the workflow to ensure all information and assets are included in requests before handing off to creative.

Develop timelines for projects and implement job requisitions with creative team, working directly with creative directors, designers, writers, and production artists.

Creative and Vendor Partnership :

Work closely with creative team and production vendors to coordinate and plan all aspects of digital content (internal and vendor-produced).

Fully understand the business partners' objectives, roles, and concerns.

Establish meetings to define scope, deadlines and delivery schedule of all assets.

Work cross-functionally with Merchants, PAR, marketing and eCommerce to ensure cohesive athlete experiences.

Handle any issues that require senior-level escalation with external agencies.

Communication and Planning :

Own the project management duties of all assigned projects, including providing tollgates, timelines, and deliverables to all required parties involved in projects.

Facilitate required communication with internal and external partners to align on strategy.

Drive execution and deadlines by being a leader of meetings.

Track project resources, scopes and risk on a daily and weekly basis.

Teammate Management & Talent Development :

Manage execution responsibilities and workload of direct reports to achieve department deliverables on-time and with quality.

Provide direct reports with timely and regular feedback to support associate development / growth in role.

Establish strategic staffing and succession plans (0-2 year horizon) within span of control and gain Director support; successfully deliver on proposed staffing objectives.

Drive talent selection process for open direct report positions; Ensure all direct reports are appropriately trained and on-boarded.

QUALIFICATIONS :

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing, Operations, Business, or closely related field

5-7 years experience