Lowe’s

Sr Business Project Manager

Lowe’s • $100K — $130K *
Mooresville, NC 28117In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
1 month ago
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 6+ years of program and project management experience.
  • 4+ years of direct leadership experience managing teams of 5+ people.
  • Expertise in project life cycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.).
  • Proficiency in managing operational and project financial budgets.
  • 6+ years of experience developing Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) and User Stories.

Responsibilities

  • Deliver multiple complex business projects from planning to execution.
  • Manage project financials including budgeting and forecasting.
  • Own overall performance of projects, ensuring alignment to timelines and budgets.
  • Drive complex project teams, communicating project goals effectively.
  • Accountable for meeting expectations, coordinating activities, and managing milestones.
  • Identify and mitigate project risks through analysis and contingency planning.
  • Build and maintain relationships with stakeholders, ensuring project alignment.

Benefits

  • Continuous professional development opportunities.
  • Access to formal and informal training.
  • Comprehensive resource support for project teams.
  • Opportunity to lead and develop junior staff.
  • Engagement with cross-functional business leaders.
Full Job Description
Your Impact

The primary purpose of this role is to have single-threaded ownership of delivering Business projects that are medium to large in size, highly complex, and that typically involve multiple work streams/functional groups. This includes responsibility for managing projects end-to-end through the planning, development, execution, and implementation stages, while adhering to the PMO framework. This role may also have people leadership responsibility for more junior project management staff and contractors. Overall, this role contributes to an organizational function that plays an important role in moving the organization forward by providing large-scale improvements across the business.

What You Will Do
  • Delivers multiple Business projects/programs medium to large size that are highly complex from planning to minimum realization with full responsibility and accountability for the outcomes; includes organizing and tracking project details and communicating consistently with project stakeholders and personnel.
  • Develops, analyzes, and manages all touch points of the project plan including responsibility for scheduling, global resource forecasting, managing project financials, and providing input and justification for costs and budget impact.
  • Owns the overall performance (timeline, budget, and resource utilization) of large projects against plan and works through the project team to implement adjustments when issues/risks are identified and require resolution.
  • Partners with IT/Business for requests for information (RFI) and requests for proposal (RFP) processes from 3rd parties.
  • Drives the work for complex and large project teams by recommending or requesting resources to support project demands, communicates a clear vision of project goals and objectives, and provides technical knowledge and input for deliverables worked on by the team
  • Holds project teams accountable for meeting or exceeding expectations by coordinating team activities and managing milestones and deliverables
  • Controls and mitigates project risks/issues by performing the qualitative and quantitative analysis of scenarios and trigger events, planning response, establishing contingency plans, anticipating dependencies affected by ongoing project changes, and recommending ways to mitigate future risks
  • Manages and ensures the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders by building and maintaining relationships with internal customers, third party vendors, and senior/executive management.
  • Responsible for tracking and reporting on key metrics (i.e., deliverables, measures of success, financials, duration, benefits) and communicating findings to program managers and senior/executive management. Facilitates necessary executive governance processes (i.e. SteerCos)
  • Owns the project execution plan (i.e., work breakdown structures) and business objectives (e.g. process design/re-design, change management, deployment approach, management and end user readiness), partnering with IT and/or Functional teams to translate business plans into tactical action items.
  • Participates in formal and informal training to continuously develop technical capabilities and project management skillset
  • Ensures approved business cases exist for executive sponsored programs. Manages risks, issues, decisions and scope changes.
  • Applies deep functional knowledge (e.g. business objectives, operating model, cross-functional macro processes, etc.) in HR, IT, Finance, Stores, Pro, Supply Chain, Merchandising, and Digital to ensure the alignment, buy-in, and support of diverse project stakeholders such as internal customers, third party vendors, and senior/executive management
  • Partners with cross-functional Business leaders to identify and manage program inter dependencies.
  • Provides leadership to the team by attracting and hiring talented individuals, setting goals and communicating clear expectations, providing timely and constructive feedback as well as meaningful developmental opportunities, managing performance, providing resources and support as needed, and sponsoring and leading team members through change
  • Manages expenses for initiatives within scope of responsibility

Minimum Qualifications
  • Experience managing operational, program, and/or project financial budgets
  • 6 Years experience developing project Work Breakdown Structures (WBS) / User Stories used to create project schedules and estimate
  • 4 Years leadership experience with direct report responsibility, comfortable managing teams with 5+ people. Expert in project life cycle methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, etc.), stakeholder. management, conflict resolution, executive communication (written, verbal, etc.)
  • 6 Years experience in program and project management

Preferred Skills/Education
  • Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, Marketing, Human Resources, Operations, Finance, Computer Science, or related field
  • 6 Years experience in enterprise project planning and coordination and working on projects or programs requiring the integration of cross-functional solutions
  • 4 Years experience using formal business process improvement methodologies
  • 4 Years corporate experience, retail a plus.
  • or other project/program management certification
  • Agile/Scrum/SAFe

About Lowe’s

Lowe's Careers

Joining Lowe's means becoming part of a team that is committed to fostering an environment of growth, innovation, and leadership. As one of the leading home improvement companies, Lowe's offers unparalleled job opportunities and a culture that values diversity and professional development. Work You'll Do At Lowe's, your work will directly impact our mission to help people love where they live. Whether you're involved in the direct sales process, product development, or customer service, your role will contribute to our industry-leading standards. Transform Your Career Leverage your skills and drive in a position that empowers you to lead projects and initiatives that redefine the retail experience. Lowe's is at the forefront of the industry, combining retail, technology, and customer service to create unique experiences for consumers. Join a team of dedicated professionals who are there to support your career aspirations and help you grow both personally and professionally. With over 300,000 team members, Lowe's is a place where you can cultivate a career filled with innovation and opportunities. Lowe's Professional Growth and Opportunities We are committed to the professional growth of every team member. Lowe's offers a variety of career paths and opportunities for advancement, including leadership roles in numerous departments. Whether you're seeking a part-time position or a full-time career, Lowe's provides the training and resources needed to advance and excel. Internship Programs Start your career with Lowe's through our dynamic internship programs. These opportunities provide hands-on experience and a chance to engage in meaningful work that impacts our business. Interns at Lowe's gain invaluable skills, work alongside experienced professionals, and are considered for full-time positions upon successful completion of the program. Benefits and Culture Lowe's is dedicated to maintaining a culture that promotes diversity and inclusion. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports the health, well-being, and financial security of our employees and their families. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and employee discounts, among others. Networking and Innovation Stay connected and ahead in your career through Lowe's commitment to innovation and networking. Our team members have access to cutting-edge technology and are encouraged to think outside the box to solve challenges. Networking within the company is supported through various groups and initiatives, fostering connections that can lead to career advancement. Join Our Team Explore the job opportunities at Lowe's that match your skills and interests. We are always looking for passionate, curious, and solution-driven team players. Start your journey with Lowe's today and be part of a company that values hard work and dedication. Stay Up to Date Keep informed with the latest in career tips, company news, and industry insights—all from the people who work at Lowe's. Our careers blog provides valuable content that can help you navigate your professional journey. Job Alert Emails Customize your subscription to receive job alerts and insider tips tailored to your preferences. Discover the exciting and rewarding career opportunities that await at Lowe's. SEARCH LOWE'S JOBS At Lowe's, your career is in your hands. Build it with us and be part of a team that is changing the future of retail.
Learn more about Lowe’s
Size
200,000 employees
Market Cap
$120.3 billion
Industry
Real Estate & Construction
Net Income
$5.8 billion
Founded
1946
5 Year Trend
+8.2%
Revenue
$89.5 billion
NASDAQ
LOW
* Ladders Estimates

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