Project Manager-IT

Coborn's Inc. is hiring an IT Project Manager (PM) to assist in supporting our corporate and retail teams! In this role, you will lead the successful delivery of complex, cross-functional projects that drive business transformations across the organization. You will manage operational process improvements, technology implementations (such as POS, inventory, labor management, ERP, HR, and pharmacy systems), store remodels, and other enterprise-wide efforts. Success in this role requires a focus on operational excellence and a commitment to enhancing both the guest and employee experiences through effective change management and disciplined execution.

If you are interested in supporting our exciting grocery retail environment, join our team today!

Additional Duties Include:

• Lead high-impact, cross-functional projects that support business transformation in grocery retail, including store operations, merchandising, supply chain, IT systems, HR, and in-store technology initiatives (e.g., POS, inventory, labor management, ERP, and loyalty programs).
• Collaborate with stakeholders across the store support center and field leadership to define project scope, success metrics, and business, translating retail-specific needs into clear project deliverables.
• Develop and maintain structured project plans, timelines, and budgets in alignment with emerging project management office (PMO) standards; ensure consistent execution across stores, corporate teams, and vendor partners.
• Coordinate internal and external resources, ensuring cross-functional accountability among departments such as Merchandising, Store Operations, IT, and Finance, while effectively managing third-party vendors.
• Track project performance through operational KPIs and milestones; proactively manage risks and resource challenges, with an ability to adjust plans as needed.
• Prepare and deliver clear, compelling project updates to executive leadership and steering committees-providing visibility into timelines, risks, wins, and strategic alignment with company objectives.
• Ensure financial discipline in managing project budgets, identifying cost-saving opportunities while maintaining service levels and operational feasibility in a grocery retail setting.
• Mitigate risks and manage change with structured approaches to scope control, communication planning, and contingency strategies-especially in fast-paced retail environments where store execution is critical.
• Lead change management activities to ensure smooth rollout and adoption of new systems and processes at the store level, including field communications, training, and feedback loops.
• Act as a connector between store teams and support functions, translating front-line needs into scalable enterprise solutions that improve customer and employee experience.
• Promote project visibility and transparency through cross-functional communication, fostering shared accountability within a new PMO environment still building its identity and influence.
• Engage in continuous learning and leadership exposure, taking initiative to grow within the PMO by learning retail business drivers, contributing to process standardization, and building credibility

What's In It For Me?

Our remarkable employees are at the heart of everything we do. At Coborn's, we're committed to creating a supportive and rewarding workplace-one that offers a vibrant, team-oriented environment, ongoing career growth, and meaningful benefits. As an employee-owned company, we believe in investing in our people and their futures.

We're proud to offer a variety of benefits to both our full-time and part-time employees, including:

• 10% employee discount on grocery items, with additional franchise-specific discounts available at company owned Ace Hardware, Caribou Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, and Pet Supplies Plus locations.
• Get Paid Daily with DailyPay - for employees who would like access to their pay before payday, we offer this great benefit!
• Paid Time Off (PTO/Vacation)
• Paid Floating Holidays & time and a half (1 ) paid for hours worked on a company-recognized holiday!
• Sunday Premium Pay - an extra $1 per hour for hours worked on Sundays (some exclusions apply)
• Paid Military Leave
• Employee recognition programs with monetary rewards including in-store vouchers, years of service, and employee of the month
• Employee Health & Wellness Programs, Challenges and Resources - to assist our team members in living a life of wellbeing!
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) - unlimited phone access to legal, financial, and work-life services and up to five free in-person counseling sessions, per situation/issue, per year
• Access to a national discount marketplace for travel, electronics, auto/home insurance , entertainment and more!
• Tools, resources and opportunities for career growth and development
• 401(k) plan options - we also match up to 20% of the first 5% contributed
• Participation in our Employee Stock Ownership Program (ESOP) - yes, we're employee-owned! Our team members benefit from the success of the company through this company-sponsored benefit!
• Education benefits including tuition discount and scholarship programs
• Additional Voluntary Benefits - such as vision, accident and critical illness insurances

If you're hired or promoted into a full-time position with our company, you will also be eligible for: Medical & Dental Insurance, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), Tuition Reimbursement, Adoption Reimbursement, Paid Family Caregiver Leave, as well as company-sponsored Term Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance, and Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance!

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in business, Retail Management, Project Management, or related field. Master's degree a plus.
• Minimum of five+ years of experience managing large, cross-functional projects, ideally within a retail or multi-unit business environment.
• Experience with leading multiple projects, managing priorities, and resource management

Skills, Certificates, & Licenses

• Strong understanding of store operations, retail systems, merchandising, and change management principles.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced, execution-focused environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills across all organizational levels.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.

We believe that building a team of people with different backgrounds, beliefs, experiences and perspectives inspires fresh thinking and opens us up to new possibilities. We are an EEO/AA Employer - All qualified individuals, including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Are you friendly, dependable, and passionate about working with people? At Coborn's, Inc., we love serving our guests, supporting our communities, and helping our team members grow their careers. If you're looking for a place where you can build a future while making a positive impact every day, we'd love to talk to you about joining our team!

Coborn's, Inc. is a fast-growing, employee-owned grocery retailer proudly serving communities across the Midwest. Our family of grocery stores includes Coborn's, Cash Wise Foods, Marketplace Foods, Hornbacher's, Tadych's Marketplace Foods, Sullivan's Foods, and Kessler's. We offer our guests an elevated shopping experience-both in-store and online-focused on freshness, value, and convenience. Guided by our company vision to inspire happiness, healthy living, and simplicity, this principle has fueled our growth for more than 100 years and is at the heart of everything we do.

Coborn's, Inc. also owns and operates liquor stores under the Coborn's Liquor, Cash Wise Liquor, Andy's Liquor, and Captain Jack's brands. In addition, we operate fuel kiosks and convenience store locations under the Little Dukes and Coborn's Express names. Many of our grocery stores also feature full-service pharmacies to support the health and wellness of our guests. We manage a variety of other retail businesses in markets where the fit is right, including Ace Hardware, Country Floral Gifts & Greenhouse, Caribou Coffee, Dunn Brothers Coffee, Erbert and Gerbert's, Godfather's Pizza, and Pet Supplies Plus. To support our diverse retail operations, we operate our own central bakery, fresh foods commissary, and grocery warehouse and distribution center.