Top Benefits

• Semi-annual performance bonuses
• Deferred profit‑sharing for retirement savings
• Comprehensive paid benefits (health, dental, etc.)

About the role

Pay Range: $70,000 - $100,000

At The Home Depot Canada, we want you to feel valued and supported. The pay range you see represents base salary only. In addition, your total rewards may include: semi-annual bonuses tied to business performance; Deferred Profit-Sharing Program to assist with retirement savings; comprehensive paid benefits; a 15% discount on Home Depot stock purchases; and merit-based salary increases. We are committed to recognizing your efforts and supporting your growth with us.

Are you someone who thrives on helping others succeed, enjoys making an impact, and takes pride in guiding customers to the right solutions for their projects? If you’re also naturally curious and eager to keep learning, consider starting or growing your career with us at The Home Depot.

The Project Planning Specialist (PPS), Merchandising is responsible for leading the end-to-end planning and execution of merchandising projects across the organization. This role functions as the primary liaison for project timelines, communications, and cross-functional collaboration, ensuring alignment between strategic goals and in-store execution. The PPS partners closely with internal teams including Merchants, Store Planning, Procurement, Visual Merchandising, and Assortment Planning; to manage project scope, schedules, budgets, and risks. They are accountable for identifying opportunities to drive efficiencies, improve quality, and reduce costs. With a strong emphasis on detail, process improvement, and stakeholder engagement, the PPS ensures all merchandising initiatives are delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest standard.

Key Responsibilities:

Project Management

• Lead the planning and execution of all merchandising projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Manage project schedules, timelines, and team communications effectively.
• Ensure compliance with project deliverables and respond promptly to inquiries and feedback.
• Consistently monitor and manage project budgets throughout the planning process
• Lead in managing and updating the project management software Compass. Monitor and track project progress, ensuring quality standards and timelines are met.
• Create clear, concise, and consistent project instructions to drive clarity and avoid unnecessary work for field teams.

Communication & Collaboration

• Serve as the central point of contact for all project-related activities, including scope, schedule, and budget oversight.
• Communicate critical project updates, risks, and milestones to stakeholders in a clear and timely manner.
• Build and maintain strong internal relationships to support effective project execution.
• Balance internal stakeholder expectations with field execution team requirements.
• Proactively engage field leaders and associates to gather feedback and insights, incorporating them into active and upcoming projects.
• Facilitate decision making by addressing risks and issues proactively and escalating when necessary

Process Improvement & Optimization

• Identify opportunities to reduce costs, improve quality, and streamline timelines across projects.
• Develop and deliver presentations and process improvements to internal and external stakeholders.

Competencies:

• Collaborates
• Action Oriented
• Drives Results
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