Product Owner (POS EXPERT) | Atlanta

Project Manager

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Project Manager to lead and deliver cross-functional initiatives on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator and organized leader, capable of driving strategic and operational projects across departments such as IT, Retail, Product, and Business Operations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans and manage all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to gather requirements, set expectations, and communicate progress.
• Resource Coordination: Identify resource needs, assign responsibilities, and ensure team alignment to meet project goals.
• Risk & Issue Management: Anticipate project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and ensure resolution to avoid impact on timelines and deliverables.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and performance.
• Agile or Waterfall Delivery: Lead projects in Agile, Scrum, or traditional Waterfall methodologies based on scope and business needs.
• Post-Implementation Support: Conduct post-project evaluations to identify learnings and continuously improve project processes.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field.
• 36 years of proven experience managing projects in a corporate, retail, or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, or hybrid).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Trello).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, CSM, or Prince2 certification is a plus.
• Experience with POS, ERP, CRM, or enterprise system implementations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with retail operations, supply chain, or store systems is a plus.
• Experience managing third-party vendors or offshore teams.

Compensation, Benefits and Duration

Minimum Compensation: USD 52,000Maximum Compensation: USD 182,000Compensation is based on actual experience and qualifications of the candidate. The above is a reasonable and a good faith estimate for the role.Medical, vision, and dental benefits, 401k retirement plan, variable pay/incentives, paid time off, and paid holidays are available for full time employees.This position is available for independent contractorsNo applications will be considered if received more than 120 days after the date of this post