Project Manager, Field Events

About Old Navy

Forget what you know about old-school industry rules. When you work at Old Navy, you’re choosing a different path. From day one, we’ve been on a mission to democratize fashion and make shopping fun again. Our teams make style accessible to everyone, creating high-quality, must-have fashion essentials for the whole family, with love, season after season. 

We opened our first store in 1994 in San Francisco and have been on a roll ever since. We cultivate a community of playful personalities that thrive in a fast-paced environment where our employees can be their most authentic selves. Here, we’re family.

About the Role

As a Project Manager, Field Events, you will be responsible for motivating and inspiring field teams through the creation and execution of FUN and engaging programs that support the employee experience for Old Navy field. You will also oversee all field events, conferences, and virtual meetings to engage, develop, and build culture in the field. Your role is critical to interact with cross functional and cross channel business partners to influence and represent the voice of the field in all interactions.

What You'll Do

• Build strong cross-functional partnerships at all levels with Store Operations, Store Leadership Teams, Upper Field Leaders, Learning & Development (L&D), Communications and Human Resources amongst others.
• Represents stores and Store Operations with other business partners, acts as an advocate for stores.
• Accountable for the creation, design, and execution of employee contests and incentives programs.
• Build and develop programs that celebrate the teams’ individuality, foster inclusivity and motivate all associates regardless of grade level.
• Partner and consult with L&D on any field employee training programs that tie back to performance (i.e., Associate Onboarding, Expert training).
• Manage all aspects of field event production, inclusive of concepting, agenda creation, planning, logistics, budget management, platform/technology support & post event follow through activities.
• Collaborate with the Corporate Events Team on event planning execution (includes travel, budgets, logistics etc.) and L&D for content development.
• Embraces challenges, adapts and continues to perform through change and ambiguity and actively asks for feedback.
• Able to effectively brainstorm and then implement new ideas and solutions with the team.
• Understand the stores and how they operate, as well as the employee experience and what motivates or inspires our internal teams (from Brand Associates to General Managers).

Who You Are

• Experienced in managing multiple tasks and projects, prioritizing, and adapting appropriately to meet all target dates.
• Proven track record of events planning, managing projects, timelines, and deliverables with a high degree of attention to detail.
• Retail Stores experience preferred.
• Proficient in Excel, Word and PowerPoint

Benefits at Old Navy

• 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.*
• See more of the benefits we offer.

*For eligible employees