Senior Project Manager, Special Execution + Store Activations

Purpose of the Job

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for managing multiple project budgets, timelines and deliverables for a global retail account. In this role, you will act as the central hub for all project information, ensuring all critical delivery, quality and pricing expectations are met, in addition to meeting profit margin goals. You will take ownership of special execution projects and in-store marketing activations and change-outs for our client's stores. You will be responsible for understanding the client intake brief, translating it into a production brief, and managing the production lifecycle and in-store execution. You'll work in a collaborative role with our client's marketing, creative, visual merchandising and store personnel.

We're looking for someone with experience managing high-volume projects from concept through installation, particularly for retail and in-store activations. You must be adept at managing various stakeholders, meeting strict deadlines and ensuring high-quality deliverables.

This will be a hybrid position based in Portland, OR on site at the client. This role will be required to be in office 3-4 days per week, with the ability to work from home the remaining days.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and source the right materials, production and fabrication techniques for each project, and troubleshoot unexpected issues and implement effective solutions.
• Stay current on the client's competitors and other retailers and demonstrate in-depth knowledge of the client's business, brand and culture.
• Think innovatively and guide client creative teams on the feasibility of proposed executions.
• Ideate and source Point of Sale (POS), signage, visual merchandising and display props, custom fixtures and installations.
• Create and manage brand guidelines for all client window and in-store activations.
• Act as the main point of contact for clients and creative teams, providing timely, solution-oriented communication to suppliers and internal teams.
• Manage a high volume of projects with multiple moving parts.
• Create, maintain and update store allocations to ensure data remains current and accurate.
• Lead with confidence by driving projects through all phases of the lifecycle, managing external suppliers and coordinating on-site installers.

Knowledge, Skills + Experience

• 5+ years of experience in the retail sector required, with a focus on in-store activations.
• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management or a related field.
• Experience sourcing Point of Sale, signage, visual merchandising and fabrication.
• Account management experience is preferred, with a focus on working within a contracted environment to strict SLAs (service level agreements) and KPIs (key performance indicators).
• High degree of proficiency in MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications, ability to read architectural drawings, construction and layout drawings, Sketch-up and DWG experience is an advantage.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and planning skills, budgeting & project management.
• Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Some travel may be required as well as late night/overnight installations.

Company Benefits

• Healthcare, Dental, Vision Insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 401k with discretionary company match.
• 16 days of PTO with 9 company holidays + 3 floating holidays.

Your application will be reviewed by a member of our Recruiting Team and we'll reach out to you directly if there's a fit for the position. We're using video conferencing software to conduct many of our interviews, but all interviews will be live with a member of our Recruiting or Hiring teams.