3 days ago
Project Manager III
North Star Staffing
Hybrid
Full Time
$187,200
Hybrid
Job Overview
Job TitleProject Manager III
Job TypeFull Time
CategoryCommerce
Experience5 Years
DegreeMaster
Offered Salary$187,200
LocationHybrid
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Job Description
About the Role of Project Manager III
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager III to support Retail Operations and Technology initiatives for a growing direct-to-consumer retail organization. This role is responsible for managing complex, cross-functional projects that power retail store experiences, systems implementation, and operational excellence. The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced environments, excels at breaking down ambiguity into structured execution plans, and has strong experience implementing retail systems and technology platforms.
Key Responsibilities
- Project & Program Execution
- Lead cross-functional initiatives from planning through execution and delivery
- Break down complex programs into structured, actionable workstreams
- Manage timelines, milestones, risks, and dependencies
- Provide clear status updates and executive-ready reporting
- Retail Systems Implementation
- Drive implementation and enhancement of retail technologies, including:
- POS (Point of Sale)
- ERP systems
- CRM platforms
- Audio/Visual systems
- In-store demo technologies
- Partner with enterprise systems and product teams to ensure seamless integrations
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as liaison between technical and non-technical stakeholders
- Translate technical requirements into clear execution plans
- Collaborate with Retail Operations, Product Marketing, Enterprise Systems, Retail Design, Finance, and Product Management
- Navigate ambiguity while maintaining execution velocity
- Operational Excellence
- Identify risks and proactively implement mitigation strategies
- Apply structured project management methodologies
- Improve workflows and drive continuous optimization
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of project or program management experience within:
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) retail
- Consumer electronics
- Technology organizations
- Premium hospitality environments
- Hands-on experience implementing retail systems (POS, ERP, CRM, AV, demo technologies)
- Proficiency with project management tools (JIRA, Asana, MS Project, Wrike, etc.)
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Preferred Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree
- PMP, Agile, or equivalent certification
- Experience leveraging AI tools to enhance productivity and execution
- Strong analytical mindset with a data-driven approach
- Proven ability to influence stakeholders at all organizational levels
Key skills/competency
- Project Management
- Retail Operations
- System Implementation
- Cross-functional Leadership
- Risk Management
- DTC Retail
- POS Systems
- ERP Systems
- CRM Platforms
- Stakeholder Management
How to Get Hired at North Star Staffing
- Research North Star Staffing's focus: Study their specializations in staffing, client industries, and current placements to understand how your experience as a Project Manager III aligns.
- Tailor your resume for retail tech: Customize your resume to highlight experience with POS, ERP, CRM, and DTC retail operations, using keywords like “retail systems implementation” and “cross-functional project leadership”.
- Prepare for behavioral interviews: Practice articulating your experience in managing ambiguous projects, stakeholder collaboration, and driving operational excellence, providing specific examples relevant to retail technology.
- Showcase project management tool proficiency: Be ready to discuss your hands-on experience with tools like JIRA, Asana, or MS Project, emphasizing how you've used them to manage timelines, risks, and dependencies effectively.
- Highlight industry-specific experience: Emphasize your background in direct-to-consumer retail, consumer electronics, or premium hospitality environments, demonstrating an understanding of relevant business challenges.
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