What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager III position at YO IT Consulting?
Location: Burlingame, CA | Menlo Park, CA | Los Angeles, CA | New York, NY
Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive execution within Retail Operations Technology.
This is a highly execution-focused role responsible for managing complex, cross-functional initiatives that support the operational and technological backbone of retail stores.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and excels at breaking down complex initiatives into actionable execution plans.
Key Responsibilities
Hybrid - 3 days/week onsite
Role Overview
We are seeking an experienced Project Manager to drive execution within Retail Operations Technology.
This is a highly execution-focused role responsible for managing complex, cross-functional initiatives that support the operational and technological backbone of retail stores.
The ideal candidate thrives in fast-paced, ambiguous environments and excels at breaking down complex initiatives into actionable execution plans.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead cross-functional initiatives from initiation through completion
- Translate complex technical details into clear action plans for non-technical stakeholders
- Break down large-scale projects into structured execution roadmaps
- Collaborate across Retail Operations, Product Marketing, Enterprise Systems, Retail Design, Retail Finance, and Product teams
- Drive implementation of retail systems:
- POS
- ERP
- CRM
- AV systems
- In-store demo technologies
- Manage project timelines, risks, dependencies, and stakeholder communications
- Present project updates, risk assessments, and milestones to leadership
- Operate effectively in high-velocity and ambiguous environments
- Bachelor’s Degree
- 5 years of project or program management experience
- Background in:
- Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) retail
- Consumer electronics
- Technology companies
- Premium hospitality brands
- Strong experience with project management tools (JIRA, Asana, MS Project, Wrike, etc.)
- Deep experience implementing retail technology systems (POS, ERP, CRM, AV, Demo platforms)
- MBA or advanced degree
- PMP, Agile, or related certification
- Experience leveraging AI tools for productivity and efficiency
- Strong analytical and data-driven mindset
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
- Ability to influence cross-functional teams at multiple organizational levels