Director, PMO - Store Development

Director, PMO - Store Development

The Director of PMO serves as the strategic integrator for Store Developmentaligning vision, data, and cross-functional expertise to deliver an annual portfolio of capital investments. This leader applies advanced problem solving, sharp critical thinking, and strong self-starting leadership to steer complex programs through governance, influence senior decision-makers, and elevate operational excellence across Creative, Design Development, Architecture, and Construction.
Portfolio & Pipeline Leadership

Lead the end-to-end pipeline operating rhythm, integrating milestones, risks, resources, and dependencies into a unified portfolio view.
Synthesize complex operational and financial data into clear, compelling CFO/CEO/Board-level updates.
Apply critical thinking to evaluate scenarios, assess tradeoffs, and guide strategic prioritization.
Governance & Investment Decisioning

Drive structured decision-making across L1L4 REC governance, ensuring clarity, rigor, and transparency.
Evaluate ambiguous information using structured problem-solving frameworks to guide investment recommendations.
Operate independently, proactively identifying risks, surfacing insights, and removing barriers.
Program & Milestone Management

Oversee cross-functional program milestones and ensure Creative and Design Development deliverables align to store build schedules.
Validate business-case assumptions and timeline dependencies using analytical reasoning and scenario modeling.
Translate strategy into actionable plans and lead improvements to throughput, rework reduction, and variance control.
Executive Communication & Insights

Create executive-ready presentations that simplify complex concepts for VP+ audiences.
Develop data-driven "what-if" analyses to support strategic decision-making.
Represent Store Development with clarity, confidence, and compelling insight in executive forums.
High-Profile Projects

Independently lead complex, high-visibility initiatives with strong ownership of outcomes.
Use thoughtful storytelling to articulate progress, risks, and decisions to senior stakeholders.
Leadership & Core Competencies

Critical Thinking: Identifies root causes, challenges assumptions, and evaluates long-term implications of decisions.
Problem Solving: Applies structured frameworks to resolve ambiguity, anticipate downstream impacts, and design scalable solutions.
Self-Starter Leadership: Operates with autonomy, initiates action without prompting, and models accountability and follow-through.
Cross-Functional Influence: Builds alignment across functions and drives clarity and momentum in complex environments.
Executive Communication: Tailors insights for VP+ audiences and delivers succinct, data-backed recommendations.
Benefits at Gap Inc.

Merchandise discount for our brands: 50% off regular-priced merchandise at Old Navy, Gap, Banana Republic and Athleta, and 30% off at Outlet for all employees.
One of the most competitive Paid Time Off plans in the industry.
Employees can take up to five "on the clock" hours each month to volunteer at a charity of their choice.
Extensive 401(k) plan with company matching for contributions up to four percent of an employee's base pay.
Employee stock purchase plan.
Medical, dental, vision and life insurance.
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*For eligible employees