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Our brands bridge the gaps we see in the world.Old Navy democratizes style to ensure everyonehas access to quality fashion at every price point. Athleta unleashes the potential of every woman,regardless of body size, age or ethnicity. BananaRepublic believes in sustainable luxury for all. And Gapinspires the world to bring individuality to modern, responsibly madeessentials.
This simple idea-that we all deserve to belong,and on our own terms-is core to who we are as acompany and how we make decisions.Our teamis made up of thousands of people across the globe who take risks, think big, and do good for our customers, communities, and the planet.Ready tolearn fast, create with audacityand lead boldly? Join our team.
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About the Role
The Real Estate Operations Manager acts as a key liaison among Field Teams, HQ Business Partners, and the Construction Team to ensure successful execution of Real Estate projects across all Brands. This role integrates and operationalizes activities for optimized project execution and processes.
Key responsibilities include:
Providing thought leadership and collaborating with cross-functional partners to drive business priorities supporting Operations and Brand goals.
Leading cross-functional teams to define success criteria, align milestones, communicate with stakeholders, implement plans, and manage change.
Independently managing strategic initiatives, conducting strategic analysis/planning, and overseeing operational execution.
Developing and refining project scope, structure, and approach, performing quantitative and qualitative analyses, identifying key issues, and presenting solutions to leaders.
This role influences key business decisions across all functions and channels, representing the voice of the field and customer in all interactions.
Builds strong cross-functional partnerships at all levels with Store Operations, Store Leadership Teams, Upper Field Leaders, Creative Services, Construction,
Store Planning, RE Finance, Real Estate, Visual Operations, Marketing, Field Visual and Store Maintenance amongst others.
Represents Real Estate Operations with other business partners; acts as an advocate for Brands and Field Teams
What You'll Do
- Manage key Real Estate Operations initiatives, through effective communication and strong partnership with field and headquarters teams.
- Develop and influence remodel strategies to ensure flawless execution through effective, detailed resources, tools and communication to stores.
- Coordinate and lead field feedback to support future initiatives and drive improved productivity.
- Analyze processes to understand cost/benefit and leverages findings to influence and prioritize change.
- Collaborate with Field and HQ teams to determine opportunities for process improvement.
- Recommend change management strategies to effectively implement initiatives.
- Oversee and execute all store communication associated with key initiatives and projects.
- Build strong relationshipsby working closely with senior executives and cross-functional partners to influence strategic agendas and operationalize key strategic initiatives.
- Utilize strong critical thinkingby utilizing analytical and creative problem-solving skills, and effectively working with complex and detailed data to drive insights and decisions.
- Continuous Learning - articulates and embraces challenges; learns from and seeks information that can result in improved business results.
- Innovation - demonstrates ability to effectively brainstorm and then implement new ideas and solutions with the team.
- Customer Impact - identifies opportunities within overall processes, offering solutions to improve the overall field experience.
- Detail Orientated - demonstrates attention to detail in the creation of processes and monitors implementation to ensure proper execution.
- Self-Accountability - sets specific and measurable performance objectives and strives to always meet or exceed the performance standard.
- Problem Solving - articulates successful response to challenging situations utilizing available knowledge while considering alternative solutions.
- Time Management - demonstrates ability to manage multiple tasks and projects, to prioritize and adapt appropriately.
- Ambiguity - adapts and continues to perform through change.
- Retail Operations/Project Management experience preferred.
- Domestic travel required
- Proficient in Smartsheet, Excel, Word and PowerPoint
- Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
- One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
- Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
- Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
- Employee stock purchase plan.
- Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
- See more of the benefits we offer.
Gap Inc. is an equal-opportunity employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status. We have received numerous awards for our long-held commitment to equality and will continue to foster a diverse and inclusive environment of belonging. In 2022, we were recognized by Forbes as one of the World's Best Employers and one of the Best Employers for Diversity.
Salary Range: $112,100 - $148,500 USD
Employee pay will vary based on factors such as qualifications, experience, skill level, competencies and work location. We will meet minimum wage or minimum of the pay range (whichever is higher) based on city, county and state requirements.
US Candidates
Please note that effective, June 30, 2022, Gap Inc. will no longer require any of its employees to wear face masks or require proof of COVID vaccination, unless required by local or state/provincial mandates or as part of Gap Inc's quarantine guidelinesafter being exposed to or testing positive for COVID. Therefore, please disregard any language in any job posting that refers to Gap Inc.'s face mask and proof of vaccination policy as said policy is no longer effective.