Retail Operations Project Lead

Chicago, IL

The project team leader is the face of a project at Green Thumb. You will liaise with other team members in generating and developing a good project plan that can achieve organizational goals

As a leader, you will be working with other key members on a project to come up with the goals, objective and aims of the project. In this role, you know how to recognize the importance of other team members and carry them along in all decisions and policies made. As an expert in the field, the Project Lead understands both the technical, financial and professional angles of the project and has the role to direct team members on the best approaches to take.

Responsibilities

Give clear directions and instructions to both team members and stakeholders to enable them carryout their duties effectively
Clarify the duties, roles and functions of team members assigned to the project
Create and implement project plan and execution
Create and communicate a clear list of expectations and goals for project
Maintain frequent communication to amend tasks and provide updates on goal progress
Encourage contributions and input from team members and other key stake holders on the project and acknowledge efforts made by team members
Give clear and unbiased assessment of the movement and nature of project
Determine the appropriate time to make advancement on a project and move on to further stages. Also, acknowledge when certain strategies aren’t effective and implement change of plans
Maintain direct and open interaction with managers and stakeholders to make sure all resources needed for the project are available and also consider the negotiation of amendments to project plan to achieve best offers
Quickly and effectively resolve team conflicts
Write project reports as necessary

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferred.
Cannabis experience, preferred
Conflict resolution experience
Meet timelines consistently and be able to effectively work under pressure.
2+ years of experience in a lead role
Must have strong time management skills
Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
Must be proactive, with strong work ethic, attention to detail, and strong communication and leadership skills.
Continuously open to constructive, developmental feedback.
High level of interpersonal skills in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment, often working cross-functionally.
Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
Possesses a high level of critical thinking
Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

Additional Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Must pass any and all required background checks.
Must possess valid driver’s license or state ID.
Must be and remain compliant with all legal and company regulations for working in the industry.
Must be able to lift, carry, and balance up to 30 pounds (100 pounds with assistance). This job function may include walking or standing for extended periods of time, as well as stooping, bending over, and/or crouching.

As an employer of more than 100 employees, Green Thumb will be operating in accordance with the Biden Administration’s Path Out of the Pandemic should the mandate take effect.