Project Lead, Wayfair

• The right candidate has 3-5 years of relevant experience, strong problem-solving, time management, and organizational skills
• 3-5 years of experience in scheduling, coordinating, project planning, or launch experience in retail, restaurants, or commercial offices
• Proven ability to solve problems quickly and cost-effectively
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize tasks, and maintain efficiency
• Strong organizational, project management, multitasking, and resource planning skills with attention to detail
• Analytical skills for strategy development, risk identification, and budget evaluation
• Proficiency in Google Suite
• Understanding of retail business opening requirements (permitting, legal compliance)
• Success in developing stakeholder/vendor relationships for project execution
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong critical thinking, problem-solving, judgment, and decision-making abilities
• Ability to travel approximately 80% of the time, domestically and internationally

Desirable

• This is a 6 month contingent contract, with potential to be extended based on business needs
• In this role you will manage on-site project execution for new outlet launches, including schedule development, issue resolution, and stakeholder coordination
• Serve as the on-site Project Manager for new store openings during the build-out phase, including pre-launch activities like permitting, approvals, and store readiness
• Develop and execute launch schedules based on anticipated Landlord and Tenant work, inspections, and freight
• Identify, communicate, and resolve issues that could impact store launch dates
• Liaise with external organizations such as sign vendors, city permitting, and general contractors, and coordinate with internal cross-functional teams (IT, Security, Store Operations) for space readiness
• Ensure Wayfair's compliance with all aspects of new site openings prior to launch, escalating when a launch date is at risk
• Coordinate all aspects of exterior signage, including vendor selection, onboarding, meeting lease sign requirements, and obtaining Landlord approval for renderings
• Oversee new location setup (signage, General Contractor work), permitting, and certifications before handing off to the operational launch team
• Ensure adherence to budgets and project processes
• Support efforts to identify potential new sites, including diligence visits to determine required project budgets
• Manage multiple new store openings simultaneously and ensure timely launches
• Create progress update reports