Skills

Communication Leadership Problem-solving Sales Attention to detail Merchandising Marketing Project Management

Job Specifications

Position: Project Manager II

Type: Full-time position

Compensation: $50-$70 per hour

Location: Kirkland, WA, USA

Commitment: 10–40 hours/week

Role Responsibilities

Prioritize large volumes of projects across thousands of retail locations, many with tight deadlines and high complexity, with some guidance from leadership
Partner closely with internal and external key partners regularly to align and drive impact and results efficiently and accurately while moving quickly
Act as liaison between regional third-party labor agencies, fixture display companies, channel marketing managers, demo tech teams, field sales, visual merchandising, and the eyewear partner on any retail partner issues
Manage third-party labor agencies to execute projects in brick-and-mortar retailers globally, ensuring deliverables are met
Build highly detailed execution plans for various initiatives across multiple product lines
Review instructions and execution for multiple projects simultaneously with strong attention to detail
Understand display fixture production and installation processes to prepare workback schedules and deliverables for cross-functional sharing internally and externally
Understand various retailer third-party labor operations to drive best-in-class execution
Track field execution, including progress and results, and prepare reports for internal stakeholders
Analyze demo data, identify potential roadblocks, and work with external partners to ensure in-store demo compliance
Process all invoices and collaborate with leadership to ensure all third-party labor projects stay within budget

Requirements

Professional experience in retail in-store merchandising on either the brand or vendor side
Project management experience
Third-party labor management experience
Proven ability to understand unique operating conditions within each retailer and how they impact planning and execution across all product lines
Experience sharing program/project updates across broad teams and organizations with transparency and clear, concise cross-functional communication
Extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail with the ability to track and articulate complexities of fixture installations
Experience managing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and external vendors
Experience partnering with external stakeholders
Strong problem-solving skills, including identifying root causes and gathering cross-functional members to find solutions
Strong interpersonal skills; approachable and flexible
Experience navigating various organizational environments with differing cultures and structures
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Proficiency with Google G Suite and Microsoft Office applications
Familiarity with the eyewear retail partners and their guidelines/processes
Experience planning large-scale executions and installations from concept through prototype and production stages
Experience working in highly cross-functional settings
Experience maintaining budgets and fiscal responsibility
Experience in mobile carrier and/or specialty retail
Experience with in-store tech demos or technology in a retail setting

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About the Company

At Crossing Hurdles, we specialise in customised recruitment and staffing solutions designed to drive success for businesses and professionals. Our focus is on connecting organisations with top-tier talent by sourcing, screening, and presenting only the top 1% of candidates across a wide range of industries. We work closely with clients to understand their unique needs, ensuring that we find candidates who not only fit the role but also align with their organizational culture. Over the past few quarters, we've successfully p... Know more