Project Manager Store Operations

As the Operations Program Manager for Tech Services at Staples US Retail, you will lead the development, execution, and continuous improvement of operational programs that support our Tech Services business. You’ll play a key role in turning strategy into action, building scalable, field-friendly solutions that make service delivery easier for associates and more impactful for customers.

You’ll work cross-functionally to streamline processes, improve execution, and enhance customer experience, while ensuring strong alignment with training, selling routines, and overall business priorities. Your work will drive performance, simplify, and help create confident, service-minded teams in every store.

Key Responsibilities and Deliverables:

• Lead the planning, launch, and optimization of Tech Services programs—including diagnostics, repairs, device setup, Warranty, and Total Support—ensuring each initiative is easy to execute and aligned with customer needs.
• Simplify operations by identifying friction points and developing tools, routines, and resources that enable associates to deliver consistently and effectively.
• Partner with Field Leaders and store teams to gather feedback, test solutions, and ensure programs work in the real world, not just on paper.
• Work closely with the Learning & Development team to ensure all programs are supported with strong, actionable training that enables field readiness and confidence.
• Collaborate with the Selling & Engagement team to design effective selling processes and associate behaviors that drive sales, trust, and great customer interactions.
• Utilize data to measure performance, identify opportunities, and continually enhance Tech Services execution across the chain.
• Align closely with internal teams, including Merchandising, Marketing, and vendor partners, to ensure end-to-end support for every initiative.
• Put the customer at the center of everything you do, designing programs that solve real problems and deliver fast, friendly, and reliable service.

Essential Skills and Qualifications:

•  Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 5-7+ years of experience in retail operations, services, or program management.
• Proven ability to simplify complex processes and drive frontline adoption.
• Strong project management, communication, and cross-functional leadership skills.
• Deep customer focus and field-first mindset.

Preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience working with Learning & Development, sales enablement, or field training teams

Get great perks.

• Generous amount of paid time off and bonus plan
• 401(k) plan with company match, medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance with many more optional benefits.
• Associate store discount and more perks (discounts on mobile plans, movie tickets, etc.)

The salary range represents the expected compensation for this role at the time of posting. The specific base pay may be influenced by a variety of factors to include the candidate's experience, skill set, education, geography, business considerations, and internal equity.  In addition to base pay, this role may be eligible for bonuses, or other forms of variable compensation. 

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