Project Manager

Acosta

Project Manager driving initiatives to enhance store operations and merchandising at Acosta. Ensuring effective project execution and collaboration across various departments.

Posted 4/23/2026full-timeRogers • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $80,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the implementation of various projects collaboration with Category Managers, merchandise vendors and third-party services providers
Define project scope, goals, timeline, project plan, communications and deliverables that support the project goals
Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion
Build, develop and grow business relationships vital to the success of the project with both internal and external resources
Manage cross-functional teams made up of internal members and vendor partners to solve problems, remove roadblocks and successfully implement initiatives
Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders
Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path
Plan, schedule, track and report project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools
Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation and presentations
Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises and devise contingency plans
Develop operational processes and procedures to support program and project deployment
Develop best practices and tools for project execution and management
Other project management duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree required
Three years’ or more of experience in Category Managers, vendor merchandising with third party services providers
One year or more of supervisory/management experience required to effectively perform the job’s responsibilities
Microsoft Office Application Proficiency (Word, Excel, Power-point, Visio) a must; MS Project experience preferred
Minimum of three years project management experience with a focus in Operations and Merchandising project management/deployment; experience in medium to large size, multi-location companies
Knowledge of retail functions and processes
Understands the importance of communications and relationship building to influence both internal and external groups; comfortable in an unstructured, fast-paced environment; demonstrated skills in prioritization, multi-tasking, and success in adapting to change in a fast-paced environment; brings fresh thinking, identifies and recommends new ideas and develops new approaches and processes to improve team and project performance; presents a can-do attitude and prioritizes other’s needs above own; takes initiative and invites responsibility; demonstrated effective written, verbal presentation and analytical skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible scheduling options

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementvendor merchandisingoperations managementrelationship buildingchange managementprocess developmentbest practices developmentproject scope definitiontimeline managementrequirements documentation

Soft Skills

communicationteam leadershipproblem-solvingprioritizationmulti-taskingadaptabilityinitiativeanalytical skillspresentation skillsinterpersonal skills