Strategic Projects Manager

Schumacher & Co. is an innovative interior design company that is disrupting the $150 billion-dollar global interior design industry. We are a technological leader on the design frontier, constantly pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. With over 500+ employees and growing, we are driven by a shared belief that design transforms life. We are dedicated to the mission of helping our customers “celebrate the feeling of home”. Schumacher designs and produces some of the most beautiful fabrics, wallcoverings, trims, furniture, and accessories in the world. Our portfolio of products is broad, but they are united by a passion for design, a thirst for what is next, an appreciation for what’s come before, a drive to make our products with enormous care and attention for detail. Schumacher is a globally recognized company with a myriad of showrooms both domestically and internationally. Our competitive advantage in the industry is the people. We believe that our employees are our most important assets. F. Schumacher & Co is deeply anchored in our company core values which are as follows: Take Ownership & Accountability Be Solutions-Oriented Demonstrate Courage We empower our employees to live these values daily because we understand how it will positively impact the customer's journey. F. Schumacher & Co., also known as FSCO, is the parent company to many brands within our portfolio. This role is part of Schumacher North America, which is the largest division of the company. Role Overview About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated, business-oriented Strategic Projects Manager to join our team, reporting to the Director of Strategic Initiatives. This role will focus on driving product relevance and accelerating sales growth across all customer touchpoints. This position goes beyond reporting. The ideal candidate will develop a deep understanding of our product portfolio, target markets, and commercial model to deliver data-driven insights that shape strategy and decision-making across the organization. Key Responsibilities Data Ownership Own key product and sales datasets end-to-end, including validating data, reconciling disparate datasets, and ensuring consistency across systems. Partner with the Data Insights team to design scalable, trusted data models within Snowflake, Postgres, and SQL Server that serve as a source of truth across the organization. Dashboarding & Performance Tracking Build, maintain, and continually improve dashboards to improve visibility into overall business health. Monitor product performance, customer behavior, and sales growth across key KPIs at various levels (e.g., brand, category, region). Strategic Insights & Thought Partnership Lead retrospective analyses across strategic initiatives, pilots, or decisions to surface what is working and identify areas for improvement. Deliver actionable, data-backed recommendations that influence product, merchandising, and sales strategy. Communicate insights effectively to stakeholders in a variety of formats, including ongoing reporting, written or verbal updates, and formal presentations. Act as a trusted partner to business leaders, identifying opportunities or risks before they emerge. Leverage AI tools and automation to streamline analysis and identify opportunities to replace manual processes. Experiment with emerging technologies (e.g., “vibe coding” environments, AI copilots) to rapidly prototype models and increase team productivity. Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Data Analytics, or a related field. 2–4 years of experience in analytics, business intelligence, strategy, or consulting roles (consumer goods or design-related industry a plus). Advanced SQL fluency to join relational tables, build analytical datasets, and manipulate fact / dimension models. Strong experience with Power BI and familiarity with AI-enabled tools . Comfortable working with large, complex datasets and cleaning/structuring data for business use. Exceptional communication and collaboration skills; able to translate data into compelling stories for non-technical partners. Strong time management with the ability to work under pressure, meet deadlines, and effectively balance priorities. Passion for design, product, and customer relevance is a plus. What We’re Looking For Proactive “business owner” mindset, connecting data to strategy and customer impact. Intellectual curiosity and a drive to deeply understand the full commercial ecosystem, from multi-brand product development to client relationships. Builder’s mentality, excited to shape new tools and uncover insights that help the company grow faster and smarter. Benefits Package Corporate Annual Profit Sharing 401K Plan Medical Coverage Prescription Drug Plan Vision Coverage Health Savings Account (HSA) TELADOC Other Benefits: 20 Days Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 Company Holidays Life Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) AFLAC Plans (Accident and Critical Illness Plans) Pet Insurance Short-Term Disability (STD) Long Term Disability (LTD) Parental Medical Leave Child Bonding Leave Employee Discount We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity, inclusion, and equality in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, race, color, age, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity/assignment, citizenship, pregnancy or maternity, protected veteran status, or any other status prohibited by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Salary Range $75,000 - $90,000 USD #J-18808-Ljbffr