Project Manager Sr Jobs

Dollar General Corporation has been delivering value to shoppers for more than 80 years. Dollar General helps shoppers Save time. Save money. Every day.® by offering products that are frequently used and replenished, such as food, snacks, health and beauty aids, cleaning supplies, basic apparel, housewares and seasonal items at everyday low prices in convenient neighborhood locations. Dollar General operates more than 18,000 stores in 47 states, and we’re still growing. Learn more about Dollar General at www.dollargeneral.com.

General Summary

Works with merchandising, store operations, information systems, supply chain, other departments as well as vendors to determine root causes and to provide solutions to improve processes and reduce cost. Leads cross-functional process improvement projects that improve the operational effectiveness and efficiency.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Rigorously supports the identification, evaluation, implementation and execution of processes that improve the efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Supports strategic planning, process review and improvement projects to improve corporate performance.
• Partners with supply chain, store operations, merchandising, and other department leadership in the development and deployment of process improvement initiatives. Works with IT, finance and other support functions to remove constraints, justify investments, and implement solutions that improve service and reduce expense.
• Leads key cross-functional and strategic projects that deliver significant value. Works throughout the organization to define, deliver and measure project results. Provides project management, analytics, and measure to projects to ensure milestones are met and deliverables achieved.
• Works on projects that improves processes by gathering information and conducting root cause analysis; collecting and interpreting data used for evaluation of processes and equipment; performing analysis and recommending changes to optimize productivity; and developing long-term improvement strategies that coincide with the goals of management.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Design and execute appropriate analyses to size potential impact of problems or solutions
• Ability to lead multiple priorities and projects
• Strong analytical and process mapping skills
• Ability to lead presentations to various levels of management
• Basic knowledge level in spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation skills
• Ability to create and execute an implementation plan for rollout to network
• Ability to quickly identify potential drivers of emerging problems, root cause, and generate solutions
• Ability to prioritize projects based on solution impact, time to implement, and/or direction from leadership
• Ability to partner, coordinate, and delegate to all levels of management

Work Experience &/or Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, supply chain, or industrial engineering required, or may be substituted with equivalent professional experience. Minimum of five years industrial engineering, Six Sigma, Lean Six Sigma, and/or project management experience required. Advanced degree or significant professional experience preferred.