Retail Project Manager

PSI (Proteam Solutions); Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 46,838 - 52,348; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading retail company is seeking a Project Manager of Operations to manage special projects and operational initiatives. The ideal candidate will have experience in project management, particularly within marketing or consumer goods, and possess strong communication and organizational skills. This is a mid-senior level contract position located in Columbus, Ohio, offering $34.00/hr - $38.00/hr based on skills and experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within retail, marketing, consumer goods, or creative operations.
• Proficiency with project management tools.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for marketing and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment on objectives.
• Prepare reporting and executive summaries for leadership.

Skills

Project management

Communication

Organizational skills

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, retail management, or related discipline

Tools

Smartsheet

Workfront

Excel

Job description

PSI (Proteam Solutions) provided pay range

This range is provided by PSI (Proteam Solutions). Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$34.00/hr - $38.00/hr

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Project Manager, Operations – Retail/Personal Care Products

A market-leading retail and personal care products organization is seeking a Project Manager of Operations to join its expanding Marketing PMO. This role manages special projects, operational initiatives, and marketing campaigns across multiple workstreams. The ideal candidate brings strong project leadership, exceptional communication skills, and proven success partnering with cross-functional teams in a fast-moving environment.

What You Will Do

• Lead project planning, scheduling, and execution for marketing and operational initiatives.
• Coordinate cross-functional partners, ensuring alignment on objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage project schedules, risk plans, scope changes, and resource needs.
• Support quality assurance, vendor coordination, and post-project reviews.
• Prepare reporting and executive summaries for leadership.
• Drive clarity, collaboration, and accountability across all assigned workstreams.

What You Bring

• Experience in project management within retail, marketing, consumer goods, or creative operations.
• Proficiency with Smartsheet, Workfront, or similar tools.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Skilled in stakeholder engagement and communication at all levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, marketing, retail management, project management, or related discipline.

Core Skills

Technical: PM tools, scheduling, risk management, Excel, documentation, marketing workflow familiarity

Soft: Communication, facilitation, time management, adaptability, collaboration, continuous learning

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Contract

Job Function

Project Management

Industries

Retail