Project Manager-IT

Coborn's is looking for a Project Manager to help drive business transformation across our growing, multi-banner grocery retail organization. This position leads the delivery of complex, cross-functional projects that enhance operations, technology, and the guest and employee experience.

You'll manage a diverse portfolio of initiatives-from technology implementations (POS, inventory, labor management, ERP, HR, and pharmacy systems) to store remodels and enterprise-wide process improvements. This role plays a key part in connecting teams, driving accountability, and ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with strategic goals.

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 across store operations, merchandising, supply chain, IT, HR, and digital initiatives.
• Collaborate with business and field leaders to define project scope, objectives, and success measures-translating retail needs into actionable plans.
• Develop and manage project plans, budgets, and schedules in alignment with emerging PMO standards.
• Coordinate internal and external resources across Merchandising, Store Operations, IT, HR, Finance, and vendor partners.
• Monitor progress through operational KPIs and milestones; identify risks and adjust plans to maintain momentum.
• Deliver clear, timely updates to leadership and steering committees on project timelines, risks, and results.
• Ensure fiscal responsibility and cost efficiency while maintaining operational excellence.
• Lead structured change management and communication plans to drive successful rollout and adoption of new systems and processes at the store level.
• Serve as a connector between store teams and support departments to align enterprise solutions with front-line realities.
• Contribute to the development and standardization of the Project Management Office (PMO), fostering visibility, accountability, and continuous improvement.

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!
• 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, Information Technology, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 3+ years of experience managing cross-functional projects, ideally within retail, grocery, or consumer goods industries.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Proven experience managing budgets, vendor relationships, and stakeholder communication.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid) and tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar.
• PMP, CAPM, or related certification preferred but not required.

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.