E-Commerce & Merchandising Project Lead

SpaceX; Hawthorne (CA); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

SpaceX in Hawthorne, CA is seeking an E-commerce & Merchandising Project Lead to drive strategy, forecast sales cycles, improve digital storefronts, and optimize merchandising operations for shop.spacex.com and employee retail.

You will lead cross-functional initiatives from ideation through launch, manage vendors, monitor KPIs, ensure privacy/compliance, and collaborate with Product, Marketing, and Finance. Travel up to 5% may be required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of project management experience in e-commerce or digital retail.
• Experience leading cross-functional e-commerce projects.
• Strong stakeholder management and communication abilities.
• Experience with platforms such as Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, or headless architectures.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional e-commerce projects from ideation through launch and post-launch optimization.
• Ensure timely delivery of all materials and inbound/outbound logistics.
• Own PO issuance and invoice close-out for the vendor network.
• Coordinate and prioritize work with Product, Developers, Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, and external agencies/vendors.
• Monitor project KPIs (conversion, revenue, site performance) and report insights to leadership.

Skills

Project management

E-commerce

Stakeholder management

Shopify Plus

BigCommerce

Headless architectures

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Shopify Plus

BigCommerce

Headless architectures

MS Office

Excel

Smartsheet

Job description

SpaceX was founded under the belief that a future where humanity is out exploring the stars is fundamentally more exciting than one where we are not. Today SpaceX is actively developing the technologies to make this possible, with the ultimate goal of enabling human life on Mars.

E-COMMERCE & MERCHANDISING PROJECT LEAD

As a key member of the Merchandising and Design team, the E-commerce & Merchandising Project Lead is responsible for supporting the Senior Manager, Merchandising and E-commerce to strategize and forecast sales cycles, improve e-commerce functionality, and optimize operations of the department.

Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional e-commerce projects from ideation through launch and post-launch optimization (website redesigns, platform upgrades, new market entries, feature rollouts, A/B testing programs, etc.).
• Ensure timely delivery of all materials, inbound and outbound.
• Manage and maintain inventory for shop.spacex.com and SpaceX employee retail stores.
• Own PO issuance and invoice close out for the network of vendors.
• Coordinate and prioritize work across the Product team, Developers, Marketing, Customer Service, Logistics, and external agencies/vendors.
• Manage vendor relationships and third-party platform partners (e.g., Shopify, Smartsheet, Shift4, Gorgias, custom builds, payment gateways, analytics tools).
• Monitor project KPIs (conversion rate, revenue impact, site performance, on-time delivery, budget adherence) and report insights to leadership.
• Champion best practices in digital commerce, accessibility, SEO, mobile experience, and data privacy/compliance (GDPR, CCPA, etc.).
• Oversee licensing partnerships and 3rd party resellers.

Internal management

• Serve as the primary point of contact for merchandise needs of internal departments, including but not limited to coordinating with vendors to produce promotional or gifting product and facilitating department orders through shop.spacex.com.
• Responsible for supporting internal product distributions, gifts, events, and employee customer service.
• Support leadership and finance team to forecast annual spend, report revenue, and retain the most cost-effective suppliers.
• Lead customer service standards and work with customer service team to adhere to them.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Basic Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate.
• 5+ years of project management experience, with at least 3 years specifically in e-commerce or digital retail environments.

Preferred Skills And Experience

• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and presentation skills; ability to influence at all levels.
• Experience with platforms such as Shopify Plus, BigCommerce, or custom headless architectures.
• Analytical mindset with the ability to translate data into actionable project decisions.
• Previous experience in a fast-growing DTC, marketplace, or omnichannel retail business.
• Knowledge of supply chain, inventory systems, or order management integrations.
• MS Office, Excel, Smartsheet, Adobe Creative Suite and Figma a plus, but not required.

Additional Requirements

• Must be willing to work extended hours and/or weekends as needed.
• Must be willing to travel to vendors or other SpaceX locations (up to 5%).

Compensation And Benefits

Pay Range:

• Level 1: $80,000.00 - $105,000.00
• Level 2: $95,000.00 - $130,000.00

Your actual level and base salary will be determined on a case‑by‑case basis and may vary based on the following considerations: job-related knowledge and skills, education, and experience.

Base salary is just one part of your total rewards package at SpaceX. You may also be eligible for long‑term incentives, in the form of company stock or long‑term cash awards, as well as potential discretionary bonuses and the ability to purchase additional stock at a discount through an Employee Stock Purchase Plan. You will also receive access to comprehensive medical, vision, and dental coverage, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, short and long‑term disability insurance, life insurance, paid parental leave, and various other discounts and perks. You may also accrue 3 weeks of paid vacation and will be eligible for 10 or more paid holidays per year. Employees accrue paid sick leave pursuant to Company policy which satisfies or exceeds the accrual, carryover, and use requirements of the law.

Itar Requirements

• To conform to U.S. Government export regulations, applicant must be a (i) U.S. citizen or national, (ii) U.S. lawful, permanent resident (aka green card holder), (iii) Refugee under 8 U.S.C. 1157, (iv) Asylee under 8 U.S.C. 1158, or be eligible to obtain the required authorizations from the U.S. Department of State. Learn more about the ITAR here.

SpaceX is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with SpaceX is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.

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