The Home Depot

Project Manager

The Home Depot • $80K — $110K *
Atlanta, GA 30349In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
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Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent experience
  • Proven experience in project management, especially in technical environments
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Tableau
  • Strong ability to analyze financial documentation and manage budgets
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Experience with Agile, Waterfall, or other project delivery methodologies
  • PMP Certified preferred

Responsibilities

  • Establish and execute communication with project stakeholders
  • Lead project planning efforts and define deliverables and timelines
  • Create and maintain logical work breakdown structures and major milestones
  • Monitor and adjust project plans based on critical milestones
  • Implement change management processes within the organization
  • Perform fiscal management and reporting for various stakeholders
  • Conduct variance analysis and track capital spend

Benefits

  • Typical overnight travel required 5%-20%
  • Comfortable indoor working conditions with minimal physical demands
  • Flexible working conditions with opportunities for movement and comfort during work hours
Full Job Description
Position Purpose:

The Project Manager is responsible for a combination of planning and execution of activities related to delivery of projects and/or financial/budgeting activity for their teams. When executing on project delivery, Project Managers are responsible for the success of one or more projects within a given timeline and budget, creation and maintenance of status reports, proactively managing issues and risks, and can work with 3rd party partners. When performing financial/budgeting activities they monitor and adjust to given budgets, track labor, capital spend, and support variance root cause analysis.

Key Responsibilities:
  • 75% - Delivery & Execution - Establishes and executes effective communication with Project Stakeholders; Partners with stakeholders to lead the project planning effort, including the formulation of the project scope, definition of the project deliverables and the required delivery dates, creation of a logical work breakdown structure, and definition of major project milestones; Understands organizational/initiative goals and success criteria to apply to project work. Ability and understanding of project plans and development, risk identification & mitigation. Applies lessons learned to inform future initiatives; Creates, monitors, tracks, and adjusts project plans based on critical milestones for a project of group of initiatives; Assists in development, then executes change management process and activities within Technology organization; Works with stakeholders to determine and align dependencies, then proactively risk and issues via identification and mitigation plans.
  • 25% - Resource & Financial Management - Executes fiscal management and reporting for operational, product/business, technology, and vendor stakeholders; includes gross labor, capital spend, and non-labor forecasting for tracking, reporting, and variance analysis.


Direct Manager/Direct Reports:
  • Position Reports to Senior Director, Pro Paint.
  • Position has 0 direct reports.


Travel Requirements:
  • Typically requires overnight travel 5% to 20% of the time.


Physical Requirements:
  • Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions, there may be a need to move or lift light articles.


Working Conditions:
  • Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.


Minimum Qualifications:
  • Must be eighteen years of age or older.
  • Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.
  • Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.
  • Proficient knowledge of Tableau.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Ability to draw accurate conclusions from financial documentation.
  • Demonstrated project management skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Experience with the planning and execution of projects and risk mitigation strategies.
  • Experience with project management execution in a modern software environment; experience managing technical projects.
  • Proficient knowledge of GBQ.
  • Experience in Agile, Waterfall or other project delivery methodologies.


Preferred Qualifications:
  • No additional qualifications


Minimum Education:
  • The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a bachelor's degree program or equivalent degree in a field of study related to the job.


Preferred Education:
  • No additional education.


Minimum Years of Work Experience:
  • 2


Preferred Years of Work Experience:
  • No additional years of experience


Minimum Leadership Experience:
  • No previous leadership experience


Preferred Leadership Experience:
  • 2+ years of previous leadership experience


Certifications:
  • PMP Certified


Competencies:
  • Manages Ambiguity
  • Collaborates
  • Optimizes Work Processes
  • Plans and Aligns
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Drives Results
  • Financial Acumen

About The Home Depot

The Home Depot is a home improvement retailing company that combines its physical stores with an online presence to provide customers with innovative products at great value. The company specializes in the fields of retail, home improvement, and customer service. The Home Depot was founded in 1978 and is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia.

The Home Depot Careers

Join the vibrant team at The Home Depot, the largest home improvement retailer in the U.S., where your career can flourish in an environment ripe with opportunities for growth and innovation. As a market leader, The Home Depot offers a variety of job opportunities that allow professionals to thrive in a culture that values leadership, diversity, and professional development. Work You’ll Do At The Home Depot, you’ll be part of a team that’s committed to helping homeowners, builders, and do-it-yourselfers bring their visions to life. Our extensive range of job opportunities spans from store operations to supply chain management, from IT to marketing. No matter where you start, you’ll be doing work that matters, impacting our customers' lives and experiences. Transform Your Career Step into a role within The Home Depot and join a network of over 400,000 associates who are as passionate about building their careers as they are about helping our customers. Leadership at The Home Depot means continuous improvement, embracing diversity, and fostering a culture of inclusion and respect that makes us stronger. Innovate with Us Innovation isn’t just a buzzword at The Home Depot; it’s the backbone of how we do business. We are constantly seeking out new technologies and tools to improve every aspect of our operations, from logistics to customer service. Join us, and bring your unique perspective and skills to a team that’s setting the standard for excellence in the retail industry. Grow and Develop The Home Depot is committed to the growth and development of its associates through robust training programs, leadership workshops, and opportunities for advancement. Whether you’re looking for a part-time position or a full-time career, The Home Depot nurtures your professional growth every step of the way. Internship Programs Dive into the professional world through The Home Depot’s internship programs, which offer a dynamic environment to gain hands-on experience and develop critical skills in various business areas. Our internships provide a platform to connect with leaders and peers, enhancing your resume and preparing you for future employment. Benefits and Culture Choosing to start your career at The Home Depot means more than just securing a job. It means you gain access to unparalleled benefits that support your life and well-being, from health insurance to educational assistance. Our commitment to employees is reflected in our open, supportive culture where everyone’s voice is heard, and every team member’s contribution is valued. Join Our Team Ready to take the next step in your career? Explore the wide range of positions available at The Home Depot, where we’re hiring passionate, curious, and innovative team players. Search open positions that match your skills and interests on our Jobs page. Stay Connected Keep up to date with the latest career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work here. Subscribe to our Careers Blog and personalize your subscription to receive updates that align with your career interests and goals. At The Home Depot, we don’t just offer jobs—we offer careers that make a difference. Join us, and be a part of something bigger as we continue to invest in your future and our shared success.
Learn more about The Home Depot
Size
490,600 employees
Market Cap
$323 billion
Industry
Retail & Consumer Goods
Net Income
$12.8 billion
Founded
1978
5 Year Trend
+9.8%
Revenue
$132.1 billion
NASDAQ
HD
* Ladders Estimates

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