Project Manager

Whole Foods Market is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead high-impact, multi-channel marketing initiatives within the Global Marketing team. In this role, you’ll manage the end-to-end execution of retail marketing projects across in-store and digital channels, ensuring alignment with business objectives and seamless delivery of customer-facing materials. You’ll partner with Brand, Digital Marketing, and Creative teams, coordinate cross-functional collaboration, and manage stakeholder relationships to drive successful outcomes. If you’re passionate about marketing operations, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and share a love for Whole Foods Market’s mission, we’d love to hear from you!

This is a full-time role based out of our Austin, Texas headquarters with the expectation of being in-office five days a week.

Key Responsibilities

Project management and Execution

• Lead the successful delivery of large-scale Retail Marketing projects within Global Marketing aligned with business objectives and goals.
• Develop and maintain all project-related documentation, including statuses, briefs, requirements, timelines, and meeting notes.
• Manage the execution of all customer-facing materials for in-store and digital activations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration and Communication

• Coordinate across digital channels (email, web, social, paid media) and physical channels (in-store, print) to ensure timely asset delivery and specification compliance
• Partner with creative and content teams to manage review cycles, implement feedback and ensure deliverables meet brief requirements
• Collaborate with Retail Marketing & Ecomm program owners to ensure briefs are clear and stakeholder feedback is appropriately addressed.
• Lead regular stakeholder communications including status updates, decision documentation and risk identification.

Stakeholder Engagement and Risk Management

• Build constructive business relationships with all marketing stakeholders.
• Analyze stakeholder needs, identify gaps, assess risks, and define capabilities to identify and solve business problems effectively.
• Demonstrate effective planning and stakeholder management by setting and managing realistic project timelines.

Documentation and Quality Assurance

• Establish and implement quality control processes for marketing materials and experiences.
• Ensure proper documentation of project learnings, best practices, and post-project evaluations to drive continuous improvement.
• Validate information to prevent conflicts and uncover interdependencies across teams.

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of experience, preferably in marketing or retail.
• Strong organizational skills with ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Outstanding communication, including active listening and stakeholder relationship management.
• Demonstrated problem-solving abilities and comfort with ambiguity.
• Proficiency in project management tools (e.g., Workfront) and experience with multiple marketing channels.
• Collaborative team player with proven ability to build consensus across diverse groups.
• Passion for Whole Foods Market’s core values and ability to balance tactical execution with strategic vision.

At Whole Foods Market, we provide a fair and equal employment opportunity for all Team Members and candidates regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic. Whole Foods Market hires and promotes individuals solely based on qualifications for the position to be filled and business needs.Whole Foods Market works with job sites like Indeed, LinkedIn, and ZipRecruiter to promote opportunities at our company. Please be aware that other career sites may not be accurate or up to date and may even be fraudulent. We encourage and recommend all candidates to apply via our site.