Senior Project Manager, Retail Infra & PIN Pad Rollout

Ascendum Solutions; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ascendum Solutions is seeking a senior project manager to lead two retail store infrastructure projects focused on PIN Pad delivery. The role is hybrid and requires commuting to Blue Ash, Ohio area 3-4 times per week, coordinating hardware rollout across locations with internal resources and external partners.

The PM will drive cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure milestones are met through clear communication and proactive risk management.

Qualifications

• Network/POS background is a plus.
• Proven problem solving and organizational skills.
• Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget.
• Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization.
• Advanced analytical, problem solving and expert communication skills.
• Knowledge of advanced project management, basic program management, and basic portfolio concepts, practices, and procedures within reporting area.

Responsibilities

• Assemble project teams, assign individual responsibilities, identify appropriate resources needed, and develop schedules.
• Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts.
• Design and implement the specific program governance model.
• Conduct project meeting, project tracking and analysis.
• Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, and delivered to meet customer needs.
• Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables.
• Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders.
• Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and expedite decisions and unresolved issues.
• Must be able to perform the essential job functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation.

Skills

Network/POS background

Problem solving

Organization

Delivery on time and budget

Team motivation

Communication and presentation

Analytical and problem solving

Project/program/portfolio concepts

Job description

Ascendum Solutions is seeking a senior project manager to lead two retail store infrastructure projects focused on PIN Pad delivery. The role is hybrid and requires commuting to Blue Ash, Ohio area 3-4 times per week, coordinating hardware rollout across locations with internal resources and external partners.

The PM will drive cross-functional teams, manage schedules and budgets, and ensure milestones are met through clear communication and proactive risk management.