Business Dev Project Manager

Have you noticed that Payless is a little more 'hip' and a little more 'cool' these days? Now is an exciting time to join Payless, our shoes and accessories are getting rave reviews.

Payless ShoeSource, Inc., the nation's largest footwear retailer, is taking a significant step in a new direction to deliver inspiring, fun, fashionable shoes at affordable prices to our Customers. Payless will be unveiling a new logo this summer, revamping retail stores and rolling out the first-ever payless designer collection which debuted at New York Fashion Week in February. With more than 27,000 employees and 4,600 retail stores throughout North, Central and South America and its e-store Payless.com(R), Payless puts more feet in the latest footwear fashions than any other specialty retailer.

Payless Corporate headquarters is located in Topeka, KS (residence in Topeka, Lawrence or Kansas City areas). We know our associates are our most valuable resource, so we offer comprehensive compensation and benefits packages designed to improve the quality of life for associates and help them meet their responsibilities at home and work.

If you think you know Payless ShoeSource, think again. Learn more about our inspiring career opportunities by visiting our website at www.payless.com

We are an equal opportunity employer and committed to workforce diversity.

The Business Development Project Manager is responsible for researching, identifying, planning, designing, developing, and transitioning domestic and international new business opportunities to operations. Improving profitability and efficiency of existing businesses by coordinating with cross functions and aligning with the corporate strategy.

Responsibilities:
- Developing new business strategies, performing business analysis & feasibility studies, designing processes by performing cross functional project management & matrix management
- Planning/ organizing work, assessing/ mitigating risk, estimating/ acquiring resources, assigning/ directing tasks, controlling/ reporting/ analyzing the results of each project by working with multiple functions including finance, merchandising, marketing, buying, HR, IS&T, and sourcing.
- Working with senior project sponsors for developing strategic plans while aligning with the corporate strategy and functional goals and preparing presentations for senior management

Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 6 years retail and/or wholesale business experience with a Bachelor's degree.
- Cross functional project management and matrix management experience.
- Proven analytical & financial abilities, strong business acumen, problem solving, and decision making skills.
- High-level strategic thinker with persuasive presentation skills and excellent communication skills.
- Must be personable, high energy and ability to work independently.
- Comfortable with making new contacts, and the ability to thrive and manage in an entrepreneurial and unstructured environment.
- A team player with strong organizational skills, detail-oriented, ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally, culturally sensitive.
- Proficient in Excel, Word, and Power Point.

Preferred Qualifications:
- MBA or MA
- PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification, Six Sigma Experience
- International Business and traveling experience, bi-lingual
- Financial modeling, MS Project, Access

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