Project Management - Project Manager II - 3024190

Job#: 3024190

Job Description:

JOB TITLE: Project Manager II

LOCATION: US - Remote

DURATION: 9 MONTHS

PAY RATE: $46- $56 HOURLY

Description:

8a-5p PST preferred. We are flexible so if the person is in CST time zone, 9-6pm CST is fine. If the person is in EST 10-7 EST is preferred, but we can make an exception for 9-6 EST if its the ideal candidate

Summary

We are looking for a Reality Labs Field Merchandising Manager to work remotely. This

person will be responsible for in store Merchandising planning, launching,

communicating, executing, managing and reporting on our Wearables product demos in

the US market (specifically our partnership with Essilor Luxottica) as we maintain and

update our current fixtures in the US market. This role plays an instrumental part in

contributing to the vision for how we present ourselves in ensuring our customers can

find, learn and experience products through physical retail.

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Responsibilities

Prioritize large volumes of projects across thousands of retail doors, most with

tight deadlines and extreme complexity, with some guidance from the Field

Merchandising Lead.

Partner closely with internal and external key partners on a regular basis to align

and drive impact and results with the utmost efficiency and accuracy while

moving fast.

Act as liaison between regional 3rd party labor agencies, fixture display

companies, channel marketing managers, demo tech team, field sales, visual

merchandising and Essilor Luxottica on any issues that come up in our retail

partners.

Manage 3rd party labor agencies to execute projects in brick-and-mortar retailers

globally to ensure deliverables are met.

Build highly detailed execution plans for a variety of initiatives across multiple

product lines.

Review instructions and execution for multiple projects simultaneously with a

keen eye for detail.

Understand display fixture production process and installation implementation

processes to properly prepare workback schedules and deliverables to share

cross functionally both internally and externally.

Critical to understand various retailer 3rd party labor operations to drive best in

class execution.

Track field execution, including progress and results, and prepare reports for

internal stakeholders.

Analyze demo data, flag potential roadblocks and work with external partners to

ensure in store demo compliance.

Process all invoices and work closely with the Field Merchandising Lead to

ensure all 3rd party labor projects are to budget.

Minimum Qualifications

3+ years of professional experience on either the brand side of retail in-store

merchandising or the vendor side of retail in-store merchandising.

3+ years of project management experience

3+ years of third-party labor management experience

Proven ability to understand the unique operating conditions within each retailer

and how that impacts the planning and executing of the initiatives for all product

lines.

Must have experience sharing program / project updates across broad teams

and organizations - transparency is key within the Meta culture and the ability to

communicate, clear + concise cross functionally.

Extremely high level of accuracy and attention to detail with ability to track and

articulate the intricacies of complex fixture installations.

Experience managing relationships with cross-functional stakeholders and

external vendors.

Must have experience partnering with external stakeholders.

Excellent at finding the root cause of issues or gathering the necessary cross-

functional members to find that cause or solution to an issue.

Strong interpersonal skills, approachable and flexible.

Experience with navigating various organizational environments where culture

and structure vary.

Excellent communicator, superb verbal, and written communication.

Experience with Google G suite and Microsoft suite of software applications.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with Essilor Luxottica retail partners and their guidelines / processes.

Experience in planning large-scale executions and installations from concept

stage through prototype and production stages.

Experience working in a highly cross-functional setting.

Experience maintaining budgets and fiscal responsibility.

Mobile Carrier and/or Specialty Retailer experience.

Experience with in-store tech demos or tech in a retail setting.

EEO Employer

Apex Systems is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate or allow discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, genetic information, registered domestic partner status, marital status, disability, status as a crime victim, protected veteran status, political affiliation, union membership, or any other characteristic protected by law. Apex will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable law.

Apex Systems is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Apex, you become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning. We offer quality career resources, training, certifications, development opportunities, and a comprehensive benefits package. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in many awards, including ClearlyRated's Best of Staffing® in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work® in the United Kingdom and Mexico. Apex uses a virtual recruiter as part of the application process. Click here for more details.

Apex Benefits Overview: Apex offers a range of supplemental benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, disability, and other insurance plans that offer an optional layer of financial protection. We offer an ESPP (employee stock purchase program) and a 401K program which allows you to contribute typically within 30 days of starting, with a company match after 12 months of tenure. Apex also offers a HSA (Health Savings Account on the HDHP plan), a SupportLinc Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with up to 8 free counseling sessions, a corporate discount savings program and other discounts. In terms of professional development, Apex hosts an on-demand training program, provides access to certification prep and a library of technical and leadership courses/books/seminars once you have 6+ months of tenure, and certification discounts and other perks to associations that include CompTIA and IIBA. Apex has a dedicated customer service team for our Consultants that can address questions around benefits and other resources, as well as a certified Career Coach. You can access a full list of our benefits, programs, support teams and resources within our ‘Welcome Packet’ as well, which an Apex team member can provide.