Program Manager - Workforce Planning

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

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Facilitates and coordinates department projects

• Collaborates with project sponsor and business stakeholders to define scope, analyze requirements, evaluate feasibility, and determine strategic need
• Creates project proposal and defines timeframe, funding limitations, procedures for accomplishing the project, staffing requirements, and allotment of available resources to various phases
• Contributes to the design and negotiation of external contracts and manages contribution of third-party vendors
  
  

Guides development of overall Project Management strategy

• Using understanding of department business needs and resource limitations, establishes and manages the overall schedule and prioritization of projects
• Assists in the development of business plans, strategies and approaches to take advantage of business opportunities
  
  

Oversees technical and organizational management and financial aspects of projects

• Track projects against deadlines, identify gaps/overlaps/"creep" across project work streams, explore opportunities for simplification, make recommendations to optimize Operations priorities and processes
• Ensures projects are completed on time and meet requirements
• When necessary, negotiates changes in project specification or scope
• Creates and tracks against project financial expense plans
• Presents to departmental management regarding project updates, project cycle, and expected results
• Cross-Functional Stakeholders to frequently communicate project requirements, gather status updates, identify next steps, resolve issues as appropriate, and escalate problems when necessary.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree
• 5-7 years experience in in Retail, Operations, or Technology
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Microsoft Project or similar project management tool
• Experience in project management
• Excellent relationship-building skills across wide range of stakeholders
• Excellent communication skills in verbal, written, and presentation formats
• Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
  
  

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.
  
  

If you have any questions or need accommodations, we’re here to help. Thanks for helping us keep the process fair and secure for everyone!