Project Development Specialist

at  Best Buy

Are you looking to challenge yourself in a role where you can enhance your project development and management skills? Do you thrive in fast-paced, collaborative environments?
As a project development specialist, you will be responsible for the planning, development, and execution of various projects while partnering with other teams and vendors.
We practice a remote first working model, leveraging in person interactions at our head office, in beautiful Vancouver, BC, for strategic, collaborative, and social purposes.
Join our collaborative team as a project development specialist!

What you will do:

• Manage overall project timelines and ensure on budget delivery of merchandising, display, and minor construction projects.
• Support Store Design Leadership, and Program and Product Managers on the deployment of large-scale projects.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams of SMEs, Specialists, and Managers from various functions throughout the business.
• Partner with the Store Design Leadership team to resolve any issues and risks.
• Collaborate with external vendors, partners, and third-party labor teams on projects.
• Work closely with business owners, Program Managers, Store Design Director, and other stakeholders throughout the project to communicate projects updates and statuses.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation for projects and processes. Work with a management tool for project submissions and to help provide guidance for users.
• Contribute ideas, proactively bring up challenges and collaborate to determine potential solutions to those challenges.

What we are looking for:

• 2+ years of experience with the project management process.
• Experience with MS Suite.
• Previous experience with a Big Box retailer at the Management/Supervisory level.
• Bachelor’s degree in business or communications field.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Remote-first work environment.
• Employee discounts on awesome tech from day one.
• Flexible health benefits and wellness program.
• TFSA and RRSP programs.
• 100% matched company pension plan.
• Training programs to build new and transferable skills.

About Best Buy
As Canada’s destination for the coolest tech, Best Buy offers one of the best work environments in the country! Annually recognized as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers, our culture is one of inclusivity and belonging and provides employees an environment where they can bring their whole selves to work.
We believe in a fair and inclusive hiring process. We encourage you to apply if you may not meet all the requirements.
Join our amazing team!
We are looking for people just like you.
Annualized base pay range
$65,000.00 - $70,000.00
Starting pay offered will consider skills and experience. Your pay can grow as you build your career with us.
Suite 102 - 425 West 6th Avenue, Vancouver, BC V5Y 1L3

• Manage overall project timelines and ensure on budget delivery of merchandising, display, and minor construction projects.
• Support Store Design Leadership, and Program and Product Managers on the deployment of large-scale projects.
• Assemble and coordinate project teams of SMEs, Specialists, and Managers from various functions throughout the business.
• Partner with the Store Design Leadership team to resolve any issues and risks.
• Collaborate with external vendors, partners, and third-party labor teams on projects.
• Work closely with business owners, Program Managers, Store Design Director, and other stakeholders throughout the project to communicate projects updates and statuses.
• Create and maintain accurate documentation for projects and processes. Work with a management tool for project submissions and to help provide guidance for users.
• Contribute ideas, proactively bring up challenges and collaborate to determine potential solutions to those challenges