Senior Project Manager

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Rockford, MI, USA
Hybrid
Senior level
Fashion • Retail • Wearables
The Role
Leads major cross-functional corporate projects from definition through implementation. Responsibilities include strategic and detailed planning, scope and requirements management, vendor selection, resource and budget oversight, risk resolution, milestone tracking, stakeholder communication, and status reporting. The role advises senior leaders, mentors stakeholders on project management practices, and improves project governance, tools, templates, and processes across teams.
Summary Generated by Built In
Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is a global footwear and apparel company driven by a vision to Make. Every Day. Better. Founded in 1883, the Company builds and grows iconic brands including Merrell®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Sweaty Betty®, Chaco®, Hush Puppies®, Stride Rite®, HYTEST®, and Bates®, along with footwear licenses for Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Headquartered in Rockford, Michigan, the Company’s products are sold in approximately 170 countries and territories worldwide. For more information, visit www.wolverineworldwide.com.
In 2025, the Company was recognized by Footwear News as Company of the Year, by Forbes as one of America’s Dream Employers, America’s Best Employers for Women, and America’s Best Employers for Company Culture, and by Inspiring Workplaces as one of the Most Inspiring Workplaces Globally.
Wolverine Worldwide is a Certified™ Great Place To Work®.
The Senior Project Manager actively participates in all aspects of major corporate projects impacting multiple business units and makes project decisions that are rooted in an understanding of Wolverine Worldwide's corporate goals and strategies.  Coordinating simultaneous projects, partnership with all levels of the organization, and independent thinking are all necessary for success.  General responsibilities will include strategic planning, high level project definition, detailed project planning, progress tracking (including budgets), problem resolution and project implementation. 
Primary Duties
  • Coordinates and actively participates in all aspects of project leadership, including scope and requirements definition, solution evaluation, vendor selection, resource planning, development of milestone schedules and key decision points, and communication planning and execution.
  • Leads entire projects and is accountable on a per-project basis to Project Sponsors, Business Owners, or other Senior Leadership Team members.
  • Functions as a strategic consultant on projects, performs contingency planning, and advises project stakeholders on observed risks, issues, or concerns.
  • Manages all aspects of progress tracking, including detailed project plans, scope management, risk and issue identification and resolution, project budget oversight, and status reporting.
  • Leverages proven methods, processes, templates, and techniques to complete tasks.
  • Provides mentorship to corporate stakeholders on project management methods and practices.
  • Supports the continuous improvement of Solution Delivery practices by identifying and implementing opportunities to strengthen project management standards, governance, tools, templates, reporting, and ways of working, while promoting consistency and adoption across project teams.
  • Maintains technical and business proficiency through formal education and work assignments.
  • Performs duties consistent with the company’s AAP/EEO goals and policies.
  • Performs other duties as required or assigned by the manager.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required
  • Bachelor’s degree, or its foreign equivalent, in a business discipline, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience; MBA is a plus.
  • Eight or more years of project management experience, including multidisciplinary project leadership.
  • IT project management experience is strongly preferred.
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus.
  • Ability to lead others in formal and informal structures, including highly matrixed environments, and effectively manage upward.
  • Ability to operate as part of a team.
  • Strong verbal and written communication, analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships at all organizational levels, both internally and externally.
  • Ability to perform effectively in a rapidly changing environment.

Working Conditions

Normal office environment. Some travel may be required.


Wolverine Worldwide has a flexible, hybrid work schedule, with three days in office and two days remote.


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The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills which may be required.

Wolverine Worldwide, Inc. is committed to creating a company that is as diverse as our consumers. We value the differences in one another and believe our differences make us stronger. Our diverse and inclusive corporate culture starts with the recruitment process. We are committed to being an equal opportunity employer. We aim to create equal opportunities for our associates, customers, and suppliers regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

Skills Required

  • Bachelor’s degree or foreign equivalent in business, Information Systems, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
  • Eight or more years of project management experience, including multidisciplinary project leadership
  • IT project management experience
  • Ability to lead others in formal and informal structures, including highly matrixed environments, and manage upward
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective internal and external working relationships
  • Ability to perform effectively in a rapidly changing environment
  • Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
  • MBA

Wolverine Worldwide Compensation & Benefits Highlights

The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wolverine Worldwide and has not been reviewed or approved by Wolverine Worldwide.

  • Wellbeing & Lifestyle Benefits — Total rewards include on‑site fitness programs, discounted gym memberships, subsidized cafeterias, substantial product discounts, and amenities like dog daycare and trails at select locations. Coaching access, mentoring, and leadership development further reinforce a wellbeing‑oriented experience.
  • Parental & Family Support — Offerings span paid parental leave, adoption assistance, and, at some locations, on‑site daycare. Mental health services and an Employee Assistance Program add family and caregiver support.
  • Retirement Support — A matched 401(k) plan and an employee stock purchase plan provide tools for long‑term financial security. Financial wellness programming is available to help employees maximize these benefits.

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The Company
HQ: Rockford, MI
3,466 Employees
Year Founded: 1883

What We Do

Founded in 1883 on the belief in the possibility of opportunity, Wolverine World Wide, Inc. (NYSE: WWW) is one of the world’s leading marketers and licensors of branded casual, active lifestyle, work, outdoor sport, athletic, children's and uniform footwear and apparel. Through a diverse portfolio of highly recognized brands, our products are designed to empower, engage and inspire our consumers every step of the way. The company’s portfolio includes Merrell®, Sperry®, Hush Puppies®, Saucony®, Wolverine®, Keds®, Stride Rite®, Chaco®, Bates®, and HYTEST®. Wolverine Worldwide is also the global footwear licensee of the popular brands Cat® and Harley-Davidson®. Based in Rockford, Michigan, for more than 130 years, our products are carried by leading retailers in the U.S. and globally in approximately 170 countries and territories.

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