Project Leader (Store Support Center, Lenexa, KS)

About Ace Retail Group
Ace Retail Group (ARG), is a division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates several Ace brands, including Westlake Ace, Great Lakes Ace, Buikema’s Ace, Outer Banks Ace, Dennis Company, and Breed & Company. ARG is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States and has two headquarters located in Lenexa, KS and Farmington Hills, MI. ARG’s origins date back over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARG stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company founded on (and still led by) our solid Core Values of: Winning, Excellence, Love, Integrity, Gratitude, Humility and Teamwork.
Job Title: Project Leader
Department: Operations Support
Reports To: Project Manager
Exemption Status: Exempt (Salaried)
About Ace Retail Holdings
Ace Retail Holdings (ARH), the division of Ace Hardware Corporation that owns and operates the Great Lakes and Westlake Ace Hardware chains, is one of the largest hardware retailers in the United States. ARH has been in operation for over a century and operates over 250 neighborhood stores located throughout the United States. Great people make ARH stand out in our industry, and we are looking for individuals who strive for personal and professional growth, and who want to work with a company dedicated to serving our customers and communities.
General Job Summary The Project Leader is responsible for the merchandising of store remodeling and resetting projects. There will be approximately 20 stores that will be either remodeled or reset annually. The Project Leader will lead the teams in 4-to-7-week projects, approximately 7 or 8 projects per year. Paid training will be provided via the Do It With Me (DIWM) Program at Ace Corporate Headquarters. Following the training the Project Leader will work with an existing Project Leader until training has been completed and signed off on.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
• Recruit and lead project teams.
• Organize, train, and lead a team of associates in setting up new stores fixtures, systems, displays, and first merchandise order.
• Work closely with the Project Manager and Construction Manager to ensure the successful completion and implementation of the project & plans related to the project.
• Effectively engage and communicate with both internal and external stakeholders throughout the entire project life cycle.
• Identify any lead-time problems, constraints, setbacks, or risks within each project and proactively seek out solutions.
• Ensure that all documents and materials are properly maintained throughout each project.
• Manage a project team and monitor project performance against planning.
• Handle the logistics and travel arrangements for you and your team as necessary when traveling out of your home market, consisting of flights, hotel stays, and transportation.
• Lead other special projects as assigned.
Other Essential Requirements
Ability to exhibit and incorporate our Core Values into daily decisions and interactions with others:
o WINNING – In business, money is the score. To win, we must perform, compete, and have fun. At Ace, we win through people- our strength is being helpful.
o EXCELLENCE – Excellence honors God and inspires people. We aspire to be the best, to continuously improve and to inspire others by giving the team our very best.
o LOVE – Love the people, love the work and love the results.
o INTEGRITY – For Ace to win, we need to be able to trust each other. And trust will require us to be honest, reliable, caring, of high character and of unquestioned ethics.
o GRATITUDE – We recognize that we are blessed to be in the business of serving others.
o HUMILITY – We strive for greatness with a humble, modest and respectful attitude.
o TEAMWORK – We will fight the natural tendency for control and credit in favor of collaboration and mutual success, recognizing that…Together, we are Ace.
Minimum Skills, Requirements and Qualifications
• 5+ years’ experience managing others
• 5+ years’ experience working in a retail setting
• GM/AM retail experience a plus
• Proficient in MS Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Outlook)
• Must have excellent leadership capabilities, communication written and verbal, attention to detail and follow up
• Ability to teach, train and provide support to your team
• Communicate clearly and concisely with your team, and leadership; keep others informed and take appropriate partnerships where necessary
• Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multitask and effectively manage time
• Ability to handle stressful situations and work in a fast-paced environment
• Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50lbs) and climbing ladders or use of lifts
• Travel may be required depending on the location of the store
Compensation Details
Starting at $65000 per year
For a full list of benefits and open positions, please visit us at: https://acehardware.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/ARG_External
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Ace Retail Group is committed to a policy of promoting equal employment opportunities. The company recognizes the importance of diversity and leveraging the skills and talents of all people to the mutual advantage of each individual and the organization. The company is committed to the prevention of employment discrimination related to race, religion, color, sex (including sexual harassment), gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, disability and military discharge, or any other action covered by federal or state laws.