Position Overview

The Project Manager, Asset Protection Equipment & Technology, will facilitate the development, implementation, and ongoing execution of multiple Asset Protection equipment projects, service programs, and systems. This is accomplished by managing service and installation initiatives from end to end, acting as a subject matter expert, and working effectively with internal partners (i.e., Store Operations, IT, HR, Purchasing, etc.) and external resources (i.e., vendors, service providers, contractors, etc.) to execute projects, and monitoring to ensure all initiatives meet scope, timeline, and budget. The Project Manager is also responsible for supporting the maintenance and repair/replacement of physical security equipment in existing locations and overseeing location-specific projects related to physical security equipment.

A Day in the Life

The Project Manager, AP Equipment play a crucial role in driving successful project execution by:

• Ensuring scope of work and expectations are consistent with overall AP Equipment strategy

• Creating specific plans for each project to ensure completion on time, within scope and on budget

• Working closely with internal partners to communicate project deliverables and status updates. This includes hosting kick-off calls and post project recap sessions

• Working closely with external partners, including vendors and contractors, to communicate project expectations, timelines, deliverables, and professionalism. Additionally, use existing mechanisms (photo validation, virtual tours, etc.) to regularly review work product to ensure it matches scope and aligns with AP Equipment strategy

• Tracking and monitoring all elements of the project budget, including bid review, expenditure request, purchase orders issued, and forecasting

• Maintaining overall project schedules and planning to support holistic AP Department strategy. This includes balancing project schedules to ensure proper resource planning, workload considerations, and overall business impact

• Prioritizing special projects and requests based on immediate physical security concerns. This could include the maintenance and repair of existing equipment, or the installation of new equipment/devices

• Traveling to specific sites and projects to walk scope with internal and external partners, review completed work, or strategize for future program enhancements

• Other duties as assigned

You'll Come With

Education:  Associates or Bachelor’s degree required

Experience: Minimum 2 - 5 years of experience in project management, specifically in a technology or equipment related business/industry; familiarity with retail environments is also a plus

Skills and Abilities: 

• Excellent organizational skills, detail-oriented
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Excellent analytical skills and conceptual ability
• Demonstrates ability to handle multiple projects at one time
• Comfortable working with tight deadlines or turnaround time
• Self-motivated individual who can be successful in a fast-paced environment

Physical Requirements:  (List any physical requirements/demands of the job such as standing, sitting, lifting, traveling, etc.)

Occasional travel required.  Ability to walk for long periods in stores

Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!  

Compensation Range: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00