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Program Manager
Hoffman Estates, IL (USA)
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Post Date: 11/05/09 Company: Sears Holdings Management Corporation
Compensation: not given Contact:
Job Type: Full Time Phone:
Education: 4 year degree Fax:
Experience: 2 - 5 years Mailing Address:
Travel: Negligible
Reference: 72718BR

Job Description:
Sears Holdings Management Corporation provides corporate services to Sears Holdings Corporation (NASDAQ: SHLD) and its family of companies, including Sears Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. Sears Holdings Corporation is the nation's fourth largest broadline retailer with approximately 3,900 full-line and specialty retail stores in the United States and Canada. Sears Holdings is the leading home appliance retailer as well as a leader in tools, lawn and garden, home electronics and automotive repair and maintenance. Key proprietary brands include Kenmore, Craftsman and DieHard, and a broad apparel offering, including such well-known labels as Lands' End, Jaclyn Smith and Joe Boxer, as well as the Apostrophe and Covington brands. It also has the Country Living collection, which is offered exclusively by Sears and Kmart. It also has Martha Stewart Everyday products, which are offered exclusively in the U.S. by Kmart. We are the nation's largest provider of home services, with more than 12 million service calls made annually. Sears Holdings Corporation operates through its subsidiaries, including Sears, Roebuck and Co. and Kmart Corporation. For more information, visit Sears Holdings' Web site at http://www.searsholdings.com.

The Program Manager is responsible for the oversight and day-to-day management of projects and initiatives throughout the nation. The Program Manager will manage multiple project teams to develop and implement programs and defined processes across the Home Services business. Responsibilities include communication of the status and results of the projects and initiatives to the Home Services Leadership.

- Manage projects from development through implementation, utilizing cross-functional teams and project management tools to ensure that the business requirements and time deadlines are met. - Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements. - Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and its scope - Track and manage project risks including escalations. - Ensures project documents are complete, current and appropriate QMS documents are updated accordingly. - Work collaboratively across groups to secure resolution. - Build strong relationships across the In-Home business and Home Services. - Develop and document best practices





A comprehensive and competitive benefit program is designed to meet the needs of our associates and their families. Benefits eligibility depends on employment classification, location, and other variables. Benefits offered include:

Medical and Dental Plans
Health Care and Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Accounts
Short and Long-Term Disability
Company Paid and Optional Life Insurance
Business Travel Insurance
Merchandise Discount
Adoption Assistance
Kmart Advantage Rx
ConSern Loans for Education
Worklife Solutions
Voluntary Benefits
Commuter Benefits
Sears Holdings Corporation Associate Stock Purchase Plan
401(k) Savings Plan
Vacation Time with Personal Days
National Holidays

An Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.



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