About This OpportunityThe Project Manager II, Displays is responsible for coordinating and executing retail display projects from intake through production, delivery, and in-store implementation. This role partners with internal stakeholders and external vendors to translate business and retailer requirements into actionable project plans and deliverables.
The Project Manager ensures projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with customer expectations by managing timelines, supporting vendor execution, and maintaining strong cross-functional communication.
ResponsibilitiesProject Intake & Planning- Gather stakeholder requirements and translate business needs into clear project scopes and execution plans
- Support development of Requests for Proposal (RFPs) to guide vendor design and production of display solutions
- Develop and maintain project timelines, milestones, and deliverables
Project Execution & Coordination- Manage all aspects of assigned projects from concept through production, delivery, and execution
- Track progress against timelines and adjust plans as needed
- Coordinate activities across internal teams and external partners
Vendor & Production Management- Serve as liaison between retailer requirements, internal teams, and vendors
- Coordinate prototyping, sampling, production, and delivery
- Monitor vendor timelines and quality
Financial & PO Management- Track budgets and support financial performance
- Issue purchase orders and support invoice processing
- Partner with finance to ensure cost alignment
Stakeholder Communication- Provide updates, reporting, and documentation
- Communicate effectively across all organizational levels
Risk, Issue & Quality Management- Identify and mitigate risks
- Escalate issues when necessary
- Review deliverables for quality and alignment
Retail Execution Support- Ensure deliverables meet retailer requirements
- Support logistics and in-store readiness
- Assist with inventory awareness
Project Closeout & Continuous Improvement- Support project closeout and lessons learned
- Assist in post-project analysis
- Contribute to process improvements
Qualifications- Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
- 2-4 years of project management or coordination experience
- Experience in retail, merchandising, manufacturing, or vendor-managed environments preferred
- Experience working with external vendors and cross-functional teams
Core Competencies- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities
- Problem-solving mindset
- Attention to detail and collaboration
Technical Skills- Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook)
- Project management tools (MS Project, Smartsheet, etc.)
- Collaboration tools (SharePoint, Teams, etc.)
*This position is eligible for the Employee Referral Bonus Program Tier II#LI-DC1