Project Manager Retail Marketing Operations

TITLE: Retail - Project Manager Marketing Operations
Location: Columbus, OH 
Schedule: Hybrid: T, W, TH onsite and M, F remote 
Contract: 4 months with possible extension 
Pay Range: $39.90 - $40.71 per hour on W2 

Job Description

Russell Tobin seeking a Project Manager - Retail Marketing Operations who will provide critical marketing creative operations support to manage increasing workload associated with Fall 2026 initiatives and early 2027 planning, support master calendar milestones and timelines. The role will help coordinate and streamline the development of omni-channel creative assets, content, and copy across multiple customer touchpoints, ensuring timely execution, improved cross-functional alignment, and delivery against business objectives. This role will also support digital needs that impact creative process and needs. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 
-3-5 years experience in related role 
-BA in business administration, retail or marketing management, project management or a related field. 
-Proven experience in project management within the retail or marketing industry, with a focus on corporate retail or marketing operations. 
-Strong understanding of retail or marketing processes, systems, and best practices. 
-Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to build consensus and drive alignment across cross-functional teams. 
-Proficiency in project management tools and software. 

 
 
RESPONSIBILITIES: 
-Project Planning: Support the development of project plans across various initiatives and campaigns. Define, manage, and track scope, objectives, timelines, and resources. 
-Cross-functional Collaboration: Coordinate with internal stakeholders to align on objectives and requirements. Facilitate communication and collaboration among team members throughout the project lifecycle. 
-Vendor Management: In some instances, identify and engage with external vendors, contractors and suppliers as needed for execution. Manage vendor relationships and ensure compliance with client's standards and quality requirements. 
-Timeline Management: Create and maintain project schedules, tracking progress against milestones and deadlines. Proactively identify potential delays or bottlenecks and implement strategies to keep work on track. 
-Quality Assurance: Establish quality standard for projects to ensure deliverables meet or exceed expectations. Conduct regular inspections and quality checks to verify compliance with specifications and standards. 
-Change Management: Evaluate and manage changes to project scope, requirements, or timelines. Assess the impacts of changes on project objectives and stakeholders and communicate effectively to ensure alignment and minimize disruption. 
-Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize their impact on project success. Monitor risk factors throughout the project lifecycle and implement contingency plans as needed. 
-Reporting and Documentation: Prepare regular progress reports, status updates, and presentations for key stakeholders including senior management. Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including plans, schedules, budgets, and post-implementation reviews. 

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We are committed to creating a workplace where all employees feel respected, supported, and empowered to do their best work. We foster a welcoming and innovative work environment that invests in you, providing access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a meaningful difference.

Russell Tobin offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Russell Tobin is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Russell Tobin is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.