Central Market is a specialty grocery that started in Austin, Texas in 1994, and has grown to multiple locations across the state. What makes Central Market one of the freshest markets in the country - Try a sumptuous selection of everything edible, for starters. We go straight to the source to bring you the finest food and drink the world has to offer. With hundreds of cheeses, thousands of wines, acres of produce, and aisles of experts, Central Market is a foodie’s wonderland. Our commitment beyond the plate is another reason we’re a cut above. We believe food is a way of uniting families and communities, of preserving cultures, and of starting new traditions. Each of our stores is a market in the truest sense and is a place to exchange goods, services, and ideas for those really into food.

Corporate Project Manager

 

Overview

At H-E-B and Central Market, we’re passionate about delivering extraordinary food experiences through operational excellence and innovation. As part of the H-E-B family, Central Market is known for chef-driven concepts, scratch cooking, and exceptional hospitality. We’re currently seeking a Project Manager to help us execute high-impact, cross-functional initiatives across the business.

This role is best suited for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, and skilled at advancing projects through day-to-day coordination while maintaining a strategic perspective on goals and outcomes.

 

Responsibilities

As a Project Manager, you will lead and support initiatives across multiple teams, ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business objectives. You’ll be responsible for both tactical execution and strategic coordination, often juggling multiple workstreams and deadlines.

Project Execution & Coordination:

• Manage mid-sized projects and support larger initiatives with day-to-day planning and execution.
• Create and maintain detailed project plans, timelines, and status reports.
• Organize and facilitate project meetings, track action items, and ensure timely follow-up.
• Coordinate across departments to ensure alignment on deliverables, timelines, and resources.

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication:

• Serve as the primary point of contact between project stakeholders, department leads and supporting teams.
• Communicate project goals, progress, and risks clearly and consistently to ensure accountability.
• Prepare regular updates for business stakeholders and leadership.

Risk & Issue Management:

• Identify roadblocks or risks early and work proactively to resolve issues with appropriate stakeholders.
• Track project dependencies and adjust plans as necessary to maintain progress.

Documentation & Process Support:

• Maintain accurate documentation for project scopes, schedules, change requests, and outcomes.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying process gaps and suggesting enhancements to project workflows.

 

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience.
• 3–5 years of project management or business operations experience, preferably in a fast-paced, retail, or foodservice environment.

Skills & Competencies:

• Solid understanding of project management tools and methods (e.g., Smartsheet, Asana, MS Project).
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
• Effective communicator who can translate strategy into actionable tasks.
• High attention to detail and a bias for action.
• Collaborative mindset with the ability to work cross-functionally.

 

Work Environment & Expectations

• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities.
• Occasional extended hours based on project needs.
• Comfortable working on-site as needed to support project execution and stakeholder collaboration.