About the role
Your route We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Project Specialist to manage, drive and oversee the coordination of all phases of new and current store projects. This includes openings of NAPA stores across Canada and renovations of existing showrooms. This role is critical in ensuring projects run smoothly from financial planning through execution and post-project support, maintaining confidentiality and delivering results on time and within budget.
Project Financials
- Establish and manage detailed project budgets, placing orders and monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence.
- Collaborate with Regional Operations to resolve budget deviations
Project Planning
- Coordinate project meetings with stakeholders across Operations, Marketing, DPR, and DC replenishment.
- Track action items and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
- Manage vendor deliveries and logistics coordination with NAPA.
- Develop contingency plans for potential risks.
- Schedule and quote external labor; monitor daily hours for invoicing and SLA compliance.
- Create AutoCAD floor plans and collaborate on product and planogram placement.
- Prepare orders and follow up with vendors for store fixtures, graphics, signage, and window films.
- Coordinate with replenishment teams to ensure timely product orders and deliveries.
Post-Project Support
- Schedule and oversee store team training modules.
- Manage deficiency lists and corrective action plans.
- Lead post-mortems to ensure process adherence and identify improvements.
Special Projects
- Lead NAPA changeover and special projects with confidentiality and strict control of budget, scope, and timeline.
- Manage compressed execution timelines including exterior branding and permit securing under local bylaws.
Under the hood Qualifications
- Three (3) to six (6) years of project management experience coordinating on-time deliveries in complex or interdisciplinary settings.
- Experience delivering complex construction projects and managing city permits (asset).
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD design required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external clients across Canada.
- PMP Certification (asset).
About The Division The Auto Parts Division is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks. We have the largest Canadian distribution network of vehicle replacement parts. Our banners in this division include household name NAPA Auto Parts, as well as Altrom-Autocamping, specialized in parts for imported vehicles, and CMAX, specialized in paint and body supplies. With so many different roles available in our divisions, everyone can find the perfect fit for their skillset and aspirations. Just pick the one that suits you best!
About NAPA Canada
NAPA Auto Parts is the largest Canadian distribution network of vehicle replacement parts. It is made up of 9 distribution centres, nearly 600 NAPA Auto Parts stores, over 50 NAPA CMAX paint and body shop supply stores and almost 100 years of history!
About the role
Your route We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Retail Project Specialist to manage, drive and oversee the coordination of all phases of new and current store projects. This includes openings of NAPA stores across Canada and renovations of existing showrooms. This role is critical in ensuring projects run smoothly from financial planning through execution and post-project support, maintaining confidentiality and delivering results on time and within budget.
Project Financials
- Establish and manage detailed project budgets, placing orders and monitoring expenditures to ensure adherence.
- Collaborate with Regional Operations to resolve budget deviations
Project Planning
- Coordinate project meetings with stakeholders across Operations, Marketing, DPR, and DC replenishment.
- Track action items and ensure timely, on-budget delivery.
- Manage vendor deliveries and logistics coordination with NAPA.
- Develop contingency plans for potential risks.
- Schedule and quote external labor; monitor daily hours for invoicing and SLA compliance.
- Create AutoCAD floor plans and collaborate on product and planogram placement.
- Prepare orders and follow up with vendors for store fixtures, graphics, signage, and window films.
- Coordinate with replenishment teams to ensure timely product orders and deliveries.
Post-Project Support
- Schedule and oversee store team training modules.
- Manage deficiency lists and corrective action plans.
- Lead post-mortems to ensure process adherence and identify improvements.
Special Projects
- Lead NAPA changeover and special projects with confidentiality and strict control of budget, scope, and timeline.
- Manage compressed execution timelines including exterior branding and permit securing under local bylaws.
Under the hood Qualifications
- Three (3) to six (6) years of project management experience coordinating on-time deliveries in complex or interdisciplinary settings.
- Experience delivering complex construction projects and managing city permits (asset).
- Basic knowledge of AutoCAD design required.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills in both French and English, with the ability to collaborate with internal and external clients across Canada.
- PMP Certification (asset).
About The Division The Auto Parts Division is mainly involved in the sale, distribution and marketing of replacement parts and supplies for cars and light trucks. We have the largest Canadian distribution network of vehicle replacement parts. Our banners in this division include household name NAPA Auto Parts, as well as Altrom-Autocamping, specialized in parts for imported vehicles, and CMAX, specialized in paint and body supplies. With so many different roles available in our divisions, everyone can find the perfect fit for their skillset and aspirations. Just pick the one that suits you best!
About NAPA Canada
NAPA Auto Parts is the largest Canadian distribution network of vehicle replacement parts. It is made up of 9 distribution centres, nearly 600 NAPA Auto Parts stores, over 50 NAPA CMAX paint and body shop supply stores and almost 100 years of history!