Project Manager, Execution and Design – North America Foodservice

JOIN OUR TEAM 

Our mission is simple: we make journeys easier and more enjoyable for our customers. We want to lift their spirits by delivering little boosts along the way.  We care about our people and our communities, and we look for ways to uplift people first. Wherever your journey’s going, we can help you get there.  

Department: NA Foodservice

Location: US or Canada (Where we have a Business Unit)

Type: Permanent, Full-time

THE ROLE 

The Project Manager, Execution and Design is responsible for successful project management, implementation and execution of Foodservice pilots and roll-out projects supporting Food and Dispensed Beverage Teams, as well as takes a leadership role in the development and execution of store design initiatives. This role will also support Car Wash and Private Brand team on an as-needed basis. This role partners with the innovation team through the ideation process and effectively identifying and managing all aspects of the project life cycle. The Project Manager, Execution and Design facilitates collaboration and communication across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.  Ultimately, this role brings all subject matter experts together for successful project execution. Additionally, this role seeks BU feedback and communicates to the Foodservice team for continuous improvement on processes, procedures and concept development.

WHAT YOU’LL DO 

Here are just a few ways that you’ll help make journeys better:  

• Actively participate in category development project teams to create new offers and partner with BU to pilot new ideas, offers and innovations for future category and company growth
• Partner with internal design team and external consultants to lead design related projects and initiatives
• Manage equipment supply chain for foodservice rollouts
• Collaborate with our BU’s identifying gaps and learnings. Document action items, coordinate solutions, set timing and communication process with Foodservice team members until complete
• Partner with Category Teams and Innovation Team to define pilot purpose, pilot KPI’s, BU selection for pilot and store selections. Write scope of work ensuring a clear and complete project understanding.
• Accountable for structured project management for all pilot and rollout activity with agreed upon decision gates at appropriate times, secure understanding and buy-in ensuring effective implementation with high success rates
• Create and manage Gantt chart capturing all project steps, tasks and assigned deliverables
• Create and maintain pilot project budget collaborating with local BU resources and category teams. Ensure store specific scope of work is clearly defined and understood by all project team members.
• Collaborate with BU Facility / Construction resources to order equipment, manage on site construction and coordination of all on-site activities.
• Lead all pilot and rollout project team coordination calls.
• Report project progress and effectively document and implement all learnings. Create alignment with all project team members
• Participate as part of global category team to contribute to research, development, testing, roll out and planning activities
• Work with local Concept / Facilities resources to design and coordinate store-specific activities
• Ensure global concept framework standards and guidelines are clear and followed
• Analyze effectiveness and performance of new concepts, provide reporting and offer input for improvements; how to minimize costs and maintain quality/safety standards
• Flexible with working hours and travel to support all global ways of working

LEADERSHIP PRINCIPLES

• Customer focus: Identifies and understands customer needs and puts them first in all activities and efforts
• Commercial mindset: Goes the extra mile to drive the commercial success of the company.
• Continuous improvement: Courageously moves the company forward today and into the future of retail
• Cooperation: Supportive and positive team player and committed to company decisions and making us succeed together
• Personal integrity: Promotes and lives the company standard of ethics, openness and values
• Strategic Execution: Understands and drives the company strategy in our organization and the marketplace

WHAT YOU’LL NEED 

We want you to join our team! Here’s what we’re looking for: 

EXPERIENCE

• Leadership, team building, and project management
• Design experience an asset
• Supply chain experience an asset
• Strong skills in collaboration, cooperation, communication and organization
• Minimum 5 years experience working in project management
• Retail or C-store experience an asset
• Experienced with relevant Microsoft business suite software and other industry programs
• Strong communication skills in English, both verbally and written

EDUCATION

• Higher relevant education or experience equivalent
• Project Management training or competencies
• Design training or competencies
• Category Management training or competencies an asset
• Fluent in English (oral and written)

PERSONALITY PROFILE (UCF)

• Leading and Supervising
• Relating and Networking
• Persuading and Influencing
• Creating and Innovating
• Planning and Organising
• Delivering results and meeting Customer Expectations
• Adapting and Responding to Change
• Entrepreneurial and Commercial Thinking

JOB DESCRIPTION ACKNOWLEDGMENT

This Job Description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed in this position and it is not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all the duties, responsibilities, functions and qualifications required of the position.  The incumbent may be asked to perform other duties and will be evaluated, in part, on performance of the tasks listed in this job description.  As with all positions, the responsibilities and duties of this position may change.  The Company reserves the right to revise this Job Description at any time with or without notice. This Job Description does not constitute a contract for employment and either the incumbent or the Company may terminate employment at any time, for any reason, with or without notice.

Circle K is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (the ADA) and all state and local disability laws.  Applicants with disabilities may be entitled to a reasonable accommodation under the terms of the ADA and certain state or local laws as long as it does not impose an undue hardship on the Company. Please inform the Company’s Human Resources Representative if you need assistance completing any forms or to otherwise participate in the application process.

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