Project Manager

Talent Groups; Phoenix (AZ); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Project Manager specializing in pricing and cost management. This remote contract role, lasting over six months, offers the chance to drive impactful pricing strategies within a leading retail company. You will lead projects focused on pricing, promotions, and clearance initiatives while collaborating with finance and IT teams to optimize pricing execution. Your expertise in packaged software deployment and strong analytical skills will be essential in enhancing profitability and competitiveness. If you have a passion for retail and project management, this is a fantastic opportunity to make a significant impact!

Qualifications

• 5+ years in project/program management within the retail industry.
• Expertise in pricing, promotions, and packaged software deployment.

Responsibilities

• Lead pricing and clearance projects to improve profitability.
• Manage deployment of packaged pricing software and ensure integration.

Skills

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Pricing Strategies

Cost Control

Tools

JIRA

Asana

Smartsheet

Job description

Project Manager – Pricing & Cost Management (Remote, 6+ Month Contract)

Overview:

A leading retail company seeks an experienced Project Manager with a program management background to drive pricing, promotions, and clearance initiatives. This remote contract role (6+ months) focuses on cost management and packaged software deployment to enhance pricing strategies.

MUST HAVE RETAIL EXPERIENCE

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead pricing, promotions, and clearance projects to improve profitability and competitiveness.
• Manage the deployment of packaged pricing software, ensuring seamless integration and adoption.
• Collaborate with finance, merchandising, and IT teams to optimize pricing execution.
• Analyze pricing trends, cost structures, and competitive benchmarks.
• Ensure stakeholder alignment, risk mitigation, and project success.

Required Qualifications:

• 5+ years in project/program management within the retail industry.
• Expertise in pricing, promotions, clearance strategies, and cost control.
• Proven track record in packaged software deployment for pricing solutions.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• Proficiency in project management tools (JIRA, Asana, Smartsheet, etc.).

Details:

• Contract: 6+ months (potential extension)
• Location: Remote (US-based preferred)
• Compensation: Competitive contract rate

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Project Management
• Industries: Retail