The Associate Project Manager, Enterprise Project Management will assist with managing a portfolio of projects to support our exciting development of new products from conception to launch; including design, testing, packaging, and manufacturing.

The APM will work on the project management team and liaise with various levels and departments across the entire organization to ensure that these collaborative and interactive projects move forward. Building and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including Category Management, Global Sourcing, Quality Assurance, Packaging & Branding, Manuals, and external Vendors, is a critical aspect of this role.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Partner with Project Manager and Project Management Director to:
  • Assist with project and program planning, organization and management.
  • Assist with project maintenance, revisions and issue resolution.
  • Assist with development of presentation material for meetings.
  • Collaborate with stakeholders at various levels to proactively manage tasks.
• Analyze and resolve project roadblocks and communication within projects.
• Manage Vendor communication for packaging and manuals proof collection tasks and revisions.
  • Optimization of timing between product, packaging and manuals; ownership of end to end timing of internal approvals for manuals and structural packaging.
• Build and maintain reports as specified by Project Managers, Project Management Directors.
  • Assist with projects and system administration for PM team as needed.
• Evaluate and escalate project risks / delays to the project manager.
• Ensure critical information is accurate and consistent for various teams.
• Assume other duties and PM responsibilities as needed or assigned by manager.

Scope (Required)

• Organizational Scope – All US locations/Single Category/Region/District/Distribution Center
• Location—Remote

Education (Required)

• Bachelors' Degree required

Skills (Required)

• Detail oriented.
• Experience working in a high-growth environment, with shifting priorities.
• Ability to multitask and work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Flexible personality with the ability to deal with ambiguity and to think outside the box and provide a continuous flow of new ideas and process improvements.
• Strong interpersonal skills. Able to maintain and develop relationships with stakeholders at all levels.
• Effective communication skills. Crisp and clear. Informs and directs appropriately on both verbal and written fronts.
• Creative problem-solving skills

Skills (Preferred / Desired)

• Ability to create new and unique ideas and an entrepreneurial spirit
• Proficient using standard Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Experience (Required)

• 2 years of progressive work responsibility
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Project, Adobe Creative Suite, Workfront and/or other PLM system desired

The anticipated salary range for this position is $64,400 – $96,600 depending on location, knowledge, skills, education and experience. This position is also eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. In addition, we offer comprehensive and competitive benefits to Associates (and their families) such as medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability. Eligible Associates are able to enroll in our company’s 401k plan. Associates will accrue paid time off up to 236 hours per year (inclusive of PTO, floating holidays, and paid holidays). Paid sick time up to 80 hours per year unless otherwise required by law.

We’re a family-owned business with over 45 years as a national tool retailer, and with the energy, enthusiasm, and growth potential of a start-up. We are a $7 billion company with over 1,450 stores in 48 states, 27,000 Associates, and one of the fastest-growing retailers in the country.