Senior Store Operations Project Manager

Bed Bath & Beyond is seeking an experienced professional to join our management team as a Senior Store Operations Project Manager.The key responsibility of this position will be to provide corporate support for strategic corporate operations initiatives. The Senior Project Manager will be responsible for developing, implementing and maintaining initiatives through leadership and an expertise in all functions of store operations, merchandising, and customer service as they relate to key strategic initiatives. The Senior Project manager will be responsible for developing budgets, implementing process improvements, and training/developing new project managers. The position requires partnership with the field management and support positions to develop and implement new policies and procedures. Reporting directly to the Director of Store Operations the successful candidate will:Provide support to all new store openings through partnership with corporate counterparts.Recognize unique opportunities to improve operational processes and create programs to address the opportunities.Monitor implementation and effectiveness of these initiatives. Collaborate with other groups to identify areas of opportunity throughout the organizationStrive to ensure consistent standards for all Corporate and field based initiatives.Lead the development of Corporate Project Managers.Partner with district and regional support and supervisory personnel on new initiatives.Management and oversight of all capital improvement projects.Requirements: Demonstrated front-line leadership in retail store operations, based on knowledge of company processes, business systems, procedure changes, and technology systems. Demonstrated success as a leader with 5+ years retail store experience, or its equivalent in a related retail support function, preferred.Established process improvement successes.High level of personal accountability with a strong customer focus. The ability to drive activity to achieve measurable results by exhibiting excellent follow up and follow through management skills. Excellent communication, presentation and facilitation skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities. Ability to communicate and interact with other divisions and field personnel Attention to detail.Proficiency in word and excel, PowerPoint and lotus notes a plus.College Degree.Travel Required.