Manager, Licenses & Permits is responsible for: + Setting goals, initiating strategies, and developing a comprehensive workload allocation plan to ensure all utilities, licenses, and permits are obtained in a manner to allow for on-time store openings. + Team management, including performance management, utilization management, recruiting, and training that facilitates on-time license renewals as required by state and local government agencies. + Ensuring adherence to both governmental laws and regulations and company policies. **Principal Duties and Responsibilities** + Manage store opening function to meet construction deadlines, including troubleshooting issues and communicating with construction project managers, on-site superintendents, utility companies, state agencies, and municipal offices. + Develop policies and procedures for efficient team performance, including training and proper distribution of workload; setting performance indicators to achieve goals; resolving issues and identifying areas for improvement; and fostering a productive work environment. + Ensure all store utilities are set up on the appropriate rate schedule by partnering with Dollar Tree’s energy consulting firm in reviewing utility rates. + Manage team responsible for utility billing escalations from our third-party utility management companies by reviewing, researching, and negotiating resolutions. + Manage and implement changes, troubleshoots issues, and participate in decision making. + Responsible for hiring, discharging, training, and all other personnel issues for associates reporting to this role. **Minimum Requirements/Qualifications** + Must possess bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university or commensurate experience. + Effective communication skills. + Proficient in Excel. + ​​​Strong organization and analytical skills. + A minimum of 1 year experience in managing people analyzing and reallocation of workload + Licensing experience within retail food and beverage or consumer packaged goods **Desired Qualifications** + Licensing software experience + Recruitment and training experience.