Project Manager/Sr. Consultant

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Project Manager/Sr. Consultant to oversee a large-scale retail technology implementation for a non-profit organization in Battle Creek, Michigan. This Long-term Contract position will guide the planning, coordination, and execution of a new operational platform across 25 retail sites, ensuring teams are prepared for a successful rollout. The individual in this role will work closely with external implementation partners and internal stakeholders to create structure, maintain momentum, and support business goals through effective delivery.

Responsibilities:
• Lead the end-to-end delivery of the retail solution implementation as the primary internal project owner.
• Collaborate with external vendors and internal business leaders to align scope, priorities, and deployment activities.
• Review existing store and operational workflows to identify readiness needs before launch.
• Build and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and status reporting to keep the initiative on track.
• Coordinate testing, user training, and adoption efforts to support a smooth transition into production.
• Oversee the rollout of capabilities related to inventory control, production processes, pricing functions, reporting tools, and loyalty features.
• Organize implementation activity across 25 retail locations and travel to sites when project needs require on-site support.
• Communicate progress, risks, dependencies, and key decisions to leadership and project stakeholders.• Hands-on experience supporting retail technology platforms such as Oracle Retail or Checkpoint solutions.
• Demonstrated success managing implementation projects in a retail or multi-site operating environment.
• Strong understanding of retail operations, including inventory handling and production-related workflows.
• Ability to work independently, establish direction, and move complex projects forward with limited oversight.
• Excellent communication, planning, and stakeholder coordination skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies and tools, including Agile practices and Jira.
• PMP certification is preferred.
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities while maintaining project quality and schedule commitments.