Store Opening Project Manager
Purpose Brands
Woodbury, MN · Posted November 6, 2026
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About the job
Purpose Brands, the parent company of Orangetheory, Anytime Fitness, Waxing the City, and The Bar Method, is seeking a Store Opening Project Manager to join its team. This is a great position for someone who is looking to expand their career, and join a company with a fun, fast-paced and inspirational culture.
As Store Opening Project Manager you will be assigned medium to large scale initiatives that directly tie to our organization’s strategic objectives. You will be responsible for managing multiple cross-functional teams, multiple brands, and department workstreams throughout the store opening lifecycle from discovery through delivery.
This role reports directly to the Senior Store Opening, Project Manager.
Purpose/Impact: (Duties & Essential Functions)
Leads and supports cross-functional project teams through the store opening discovery process; defining workstreams, owners, scope, the people and capabilities required, and estimated timing
Leads and supports internal teams/franchise owners in developing internal project Statement/Scope of Work
Schedules and facilitates project kick-offs and subsequent delivery meetings (status, working sessions, Steering meetings, retrospectives, etc.)
Creates and manages the day-to-day updates and changes to the project plan, tasks, timeline and milestones throughout the project lifecycle
Anticipates and tracks issues, risks and dependencies throughout project lifecycle, looks for opportunities to improve processes, assess processes regularly & leads process improvement changes
Measures timelines of projects by type, collects data to report out to functional teams on regular basis
Responsible for ensuring teams are meeting conditions of satisfaction and outcomes
Assists teams with transition to business-as-usual definition and implementation adoption
Apply waterfall or agile methodologies as determined and agreed upon by the working team
Collaborate and build relationships with brand, shared service leaders & outside vendors
Partners with project Business Owner to communicate and deliver project status and progress
Strengths and Background:
3+ years project management experience managing medium to large-scale projects or programs
Strong Strategic and tactical communication planning and execution skills
Comfortable dealing with uncertainty; demonstrated ability to create structure and prioritize work effectively
Ability to learn quickly and easily adapt to a dynamic work environment
Excellent collaboration, leadership, and communication
Must be comfortable and effective in influencing stakeholders at all levels in the organization
Strong facilitation and presentation skills
Ability to influence without authority, servant leadership mentality
Comfortable working in a fast paced, results oriented culture, across multiple franchise brands
Ability to build authentic working relationships amongst the team and with colleagues across functions
Flexible and adaptable; able to work and thrive in ambiguity
Preferred Background:
PMP and / or CAPM Certification
Experience working in a franchise environment preferred
Experience in the fitness / beauty industry preferred
Experience or base knowledge in design and construction schedules
Core Competencies: Organization, detail-oriented, communication (speaking, written, presentation), actively seeks out opportunities to add value, motivated by helping others, influencing, relationship building
Salary Range: $60k - $70k
What’s in it for you?
We offer a competitive salary along with exceptional benefits such as:
Medical, Dental and Vision Coverage
Hybrid Work Environment
Life and Disability Insurance
Unlimited Time off + Paid Holidays
Flexible Friday's between Memorial Day and Labor Day
401(K) Savings Plan Matching at 4%
10 Coaching and Therapy sessions
Mental Health Benefits
Brand Discounts & Reimbursements
In-house workout facilities
Professional Development Opportunities
Team Building, Employee Engagement Activities & so much more
WORK SCHEDULE Purpose Brands LLC, currently observe the following hybrid work model for employees at our Boca Raton (FL), Woodbury (MN), and Seattle (WA) offices:
Remote optional: Fridays
On-site days: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION STATEMENT Purpose Brands is committed to encouraging, facilitating, and upholding an environment centered on diversity, equity, and inclusion across every facet of the Purpose Brands. We will work to create a sustainable culture that supports a healthy space for learning and growing, valuing, and empowering every employee, inspiring a diverse franchise network, and uplifting the members and communities we serve.
EEO STATEMENT Purpose Brands provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated.