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Wherever you work and whatever role you fill, when you represent the Bridgestone name you know that you are a valued teammate who is part of our larger mission to “Serve Society with Superior Quality.” We start by offering each teammate more than just a salary. We provide formal training, competitive performance incentives, paid vacation and holidays, healthcare packages for full-time and part-time employees, and a 401k plan to help build your future.

We believe people can only provide superior service and quality to others when they are allowed to bring their whole selves to work and know they are supported. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals and teams because we understand the importance of seeing the world and our business through many different lenses. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. So, show us what you’re made of. Show us the smart stuff, the tough stuff, the bold, beautiful and brave stuff. Because who you are is what we need.

Bridgestone Americas, Inc. is headquartered in Nashville, Tennessee and is the U.S. subsidiary of Bridgestone Corporation headquartered in Japan. Bridgestone Americas and its subsidiaries develop, manufacture and market a wide range of Bridgestone, Firestone and associate brand products to address the needs of a broad range of customers and industries.

Job Category

General Management

Position Summary

Provide strategic and tactical leadership of BSRO's national remodel and roll out programs across a 2,200 existing store portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership of remodel and planned roll out programs across the portfolio

• Manage vendor performance and contract compliance

• Provide leadership of Real Estate managed FF&E procurement program for new stores, remodels, and tire inventory shelving program

• Responsible for financial stewardship of 30M in annual spend, including budget management

• Provide monthly presentations to executive leadership on program status

• Lead sustainability enhancement projects across the portfolio

• Lead test and learn roll outs of updated store concepts, equipment, and fixtures

• Collaborate with internal and external partners including legal and procurement

• Support marketing, Procurement, and EHSS on portfolio wide initiatives

• Develop a best-in-class tire inventory shelving management program, including expanding provider base, reporting on repairs and spend, and tracking compliance matters

• Lead and develop a team of project managers and program specialists

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned by Real Estate Leadership

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree and at least 7 years' experience managing roll out, remodel, and national maintenance programs for a nationwide retailer

• PMP Certification

• 5 years' experience directly managing people

• Working knowledge of general construction practices, and the ability to interpret construction plans (architectural, civil, and MEP)

• Proficient at reading and interpreting legal documents such as contracts and master service agreements

• Experience managing internal/external resources and a proven record of influencing non-direct reports

• Excellent analytical, planning, organizational and communication skills

• High ethical standards and reputation

• Proficient in Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint

• Excellent communication and presentation skills

The ideal candidate will reside in the Nashville, TN area.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree; 6 y+ years of relevant experience including 3-5 years management and direct leadership experience

Or Master's degree; 5+ years of relevant experience including 2-4 years management and direct leadership experience

At Bridgestone Americas we value Diversity. We are building a team as diverse as the world we serve. We believe in championing all perspectives, individuals, and teams. We are creating a workplace that fosters a culture of acceptance where you are free to be your true self because what we need is who you are.

Bridgestone is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. It is our policy to consider for employment all individuals regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.

Employment Eligibility

If hired, a Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be completed at the start of employment. Temporary work authorization or the need for sponsorship may disqualify you from employment.