"At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We are committed to fostering a culture of diversity and creating safe, inclusive spaces where everyone feels welcome—both here and Outside. We value individual differences and are dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment where everyone can bring the best of their experience and talents and truly thrive."

The L.L.Bean Store Operations Team is seeking a Project Leader to support the planning and tactical execution of new retail store openings, remodels, rollout of company initiatives and support of capital projects. This role acts as the liaison between corporate business partners and the retail field organization for assigned projects to ensure exceptional execution.

This role is based in our beautiful new Corporate Headquarters located in Freeport, Maine; but will consider remote candidates depending on the circumstance and client areas assigned, and ability to come to HQ in person as needed. Travel is required and will be up to 75% of time based on project and store opening schedules.

What You'll Do:

• On site project management of remodels, renovations, and new store fit ups and closings

• Visit store project sites as needed to confirm progress and complete store punch walks.

• Schedule, develop and manage weekly calls for assigned projects, reviewing statuses and risks, while coordinating solutions and strategies to maintain project timelines.

• Effectively manage a team of field leaders in the execution of store openings and projects

• Communicate with business partners regarding timeliness of turnover of assigned openings of upcoming store projects.

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously, ranging from remodels, new stores, and various assigned projects.

• Maintain and update new store opening manuals and processes to support continuous improvement in the program.

• Document and initiate AAR after each assigned opening with business partners.

• Works under minimal supervision to plan, direct and coordinate activities of short-term, intra-departmental project(s) to ensure goals or objectives of the project(s) are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and budgetary parameters.

• Generally responsible for project(s) with minimal financial impact to a single operational area or department, working with a small project team, and short-term duration (typically one year or less).

  Responsibilities:

• Applies established procedures and basic project management methodologies.

• Work with sponsoring management to define project scope, outcomes, and priorities.

• Develop project definition, timelines, milestones, and role clarification for all people involved in the project. Assign tasks and necessary resources. Review with management.

• Determine work teams, consultants, or individuals critical to involve in the project and bring together as necessary.

• Ensure continuous communication around the project occurs as required.

• Keep management informed of progress to goal; negotiate adjustments to the schedule and resources to ensure overall quality of completed project.

• Act as liaison with internal and external consultants, ensuring adequate information is readily available and coordinating activities in line with the project plan.

• Make recommendations to project sponsor(s) and ensure an action plan is established that will lead to the successful implementation of project recommendations.

• Plan for and report measurements to document and evaluate the success of the projects.

• Coordinate the planning and implementation of the project recommendations and outcomes.

• May work with external vendors to assist in negotiating contracts.

• May assume people management responsibilities for the duration of the project.

• Assume additional related responsibilities as requested.

  Health and Safety Requirement: Every employee is responsible for contributing to a safe and healthy workplace. Employees are expected to be active participants in health and safety by following all safety policies and procedures, reporting unsafe conditions or at-risk behaviors to leadership, and conducting work in a safe manner. Those in a leadership role are also expected to model safe behaviors, evaluate risk, and ensure that risks are reduced to acceptable levels. Education Level: 2-Year Associates Degree Years of Experience: 1+ years

Store Leadership experience preferred Skills and Qualifications:

• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including some nights, weekends, and holidays, as this role supports our retail stores.

• Comfortable with meeting or exceeding deadlines, doing the work necessary to open a store or remodel on time with a driven attitude.

• Fundamental functional, process and/or technical skills related to project area.

• Basic knowledge of project management and business skills; scoping, negotiating, contracting, scheduling, etc.

• Ability to identify the critical factors of the change management process.

• Excellent communication skills with ability to communicate across wide range of audiences.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills.

• Understanding of group dynamics and proven ability to gain cooperation across multiple teams and disciplines.

• Bias for action; driven to obtain issue resolution and project closure.

• Good computer skills including familiarity with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).

  "If you care about the outdoors, joining L.L.Bean is a great way to feel good about what you do. Our benefits package makes a good thing even better, with programs and perks designed to support your health and financial goals. Plus, maintaining a healthy work-life balance and re-charging outside are all part of the plan.

  If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you'd be great at this role, we'd love to learn more about you! At L.L.Bean, we believe the outdoors brings out the best in all of us. We strive to reflect this every day in our commitments to employees and partners and in our efforts to promote diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability."