Project Manager

About the Role

The main function of a non-IT project manager is to plan, direct, or coordinate activities in such fields as engineering, research and development, financial systems and product roll-out, or any other non-IT based project.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in the planning, execution, and monitoring of project activities to ensure timely and successful delivery.
• Track project progress, identify potential risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Prepare and maintain project documentation, including status reports, meeting minutes, and action items.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment on project goals and deliverables.
• Conduct research and analysis to support decision-making processes.
• Monitor project performance metrics and provide regular updates to stakeholders.
• Assist in the development and implementation of project management best practices.
• Analyze retail supply chain operations, develop and maintain SOPs, optimize processes across distribution centers and stores.
• Coordinate projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities.
• Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients.
• Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand to plan and assess the feasibility of projects.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Professional experience in project management or analysis (internships or academic projects considered).
• Experience working with third-party vendors preferred.
• Mobile industry or consumer electronics retail experience a plus.
• Must have proven time management skills and quickly adapt to changing business environments.
• Ability to prioritize responsibilities with the appropriate level of urgency.
• Must have communication skills; verbal, written, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate strong analytical problem-solving skills to provide quick resolution to any issues that arise.
• Must work collaboratively with fellow employees, treating all partners, both internal and external, with dignity and respect at all times.
• Advanced Excel skills and comfortable working with large sets of data.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• SAP Experience.
• Willing to travel nationally, about 10% of the time.

Qualifications

• Certification or education in Project or Product Management, or related field.
• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or other project management methodologies.
• Basic understanding of budgeting and financial analysis.
• Experience in Supply Chain or Retail is a plus.
• Strong time and project management skills - able to prioritize and handle multiple tasks with concurrent and competing deadlines.
• Strong PowerPoint skills with the ability to pull out key significant information and tell a story in a PowerPoint presentation.
• Strong sense of urgency and accuracy in data reporting to ensure reporting is correct every day.
• Strong communication skills with an ability to demonstrate influence without direct authority.
• Extremely comfortable with quickly learning new systems and processes.
• Independent and can take full charge of responsibilities, but not afraid to ask for guidance when needed.