Senior Project Manager

Address: 301 S Tippecanoe Avenue Location: San Bernardino, CA, US, 92408 Store Number: MAINOFFICE Sponsorship: Please note Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Work Schedule: Day Job Type: Full-Time Union Position: Non-Union Employee Pay Type: Salaried Work Environment: 100% On-Site Compensation: $83,642.00 – $104,000.00 (this represents the expected pay range for this job requisition. Ultimately, in determining your pay, we'll consider your experience and other job-related factors) Department Integrated Marketing Job Summary The Senior Marketing Project Manager is responsible for end-to-end strategic project management of numerous small and large-scale marketing portfolios in a fast-paced grocery retail environment. Operating with a high degree of independence, this role excels at dissecting large initiatives into key phases, tracking critical paths, and driving continuous operational improvement. Serving as the central hub of communication across cross-functional teams, retail operators, and executive leadership, the Senior Marketing Project Manager validates requirements, resolves complex obstacles, and ensures marketing strategies align seamlessly with company objectives and strategic marketing goals. Job Responsibilities Strategic Portfolio Planning, Budgeting, and Execution Direct and manage large, complex, and high-visibility marketing initiatives from inception to closeout, including comprehensive budget management and tracking Plan and track project timelines, deliverables, dependencies, milestones, and the critical path across multi-channel retail campaigns using the team's project management solution (e.g., Monday.com) Create comprehensive workflows including all execution tasks, assign them to appropriate team members and vendors, and maintain accountability across the team to ensure on-time completion Develop full-scale project plans, business cases, and associated communications documents, with the proven ability to present them effectively to executive leadership and large-scale audiences Cross-Functional Leadership and Stakeholder Communication Act as the central point of contact and work independently to effectively manage the flow of information and communication across all project stakeholders, internal business partners, and external vendors Own, drive, and facilitate project-related meetings (kick-offs, status updates, executive reviews, approvals, etc.), communicate action items and next steps, and share timely recaps Coordinate complex integration and installation projects related to retail marketing communications across digital, print, and in-store mediums Successfully integrate workflows and processes with external partner Project Management teams to align and coordinate overall project outcomes Vendor Management, Risk Mitigation, and Financial Reporting Oversee all project planning activities associated with complex partner and vendor marketing campaigns, including securing vendor-created collateral and driving campaigns to on-time execution Proactively identify, address, and problem-solve time-sensitive project challenges and ambiguous obstacles with a strategic, solutions-focused approach Provide regular reporting, analysis, and profitability insights to upper management and project teams to communicate overall project status and financial performance Conduct thorough project debriefs at project closeout, communicating results, ROI, and lessons learned to leadership and stakeholders Process Optimization, Strategy, and Professional Standards Lead change management projects, process improvement, and process automation initiatives, developing new workflows to allow the marketing team to execute retail campaigns more efficiently Other duties as assigned Requirements / Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Communications, or a related field (or an equivalent combination of education and professional project management experience) 5+ years of proven experience directing work in a large-scale project management capacity; retail, grocery, or a fast-paced multi-unit environment experience a plus Active professional project management certification required (PMP or CAPM) Advanced proficiency in MS Office applications and collaborative project management platforms (e.g., Monday.com) Practical knowledge of creative and digital marketing tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, WordPress, Google Analytics, Mailchimp) is a strong plus Demonstrated strength in financial tracking, budgeting, and project reporting Flexible and collaborative team player, with the ability to evolve with business needs and support teammates Demonstrated tact, diplomacy, and the ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality when handling sensitive information Strong writing, spelling, and editing skills, including the proven ability to prepare and proofread clear, concise, and grammatically correct business correspondence, executive summaries, and project documents Ability to think strategically, execute methodically, and ask probing questions during ambiguous situations Additional Information Applications will be received until a sufficient number of applications are received. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible to ensure consideration as recruitment may close at any time. All communications regarding the selection process will be conducted via telephone or e-mail. Applicants are strongly encouraged to monitor their e-mail regularly and remain attentive to incoming phone calls to ensure they do not miss important updates related to this recruitment. Please note Stater Bros. Markets is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future. Join our team and make a difference. Be a part of a team that makes a difference in the communities we serve. We value and appreciate our teammates. We treat others like we want to be treated. We like to challenge the status quo and are actively embracing change. We are a team that fosters open communication. We have fun and celebrate our teammate’s achievements and failures. 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