Project Manager

StratAcuity Staffing Partners Inc

Deerfield, IL(remote)

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$70–$85 Per Hour
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Alliance/Partner Marketing, Career Counseling, Communication Skills, Corrective Action, Cross-Functional, Customer Support/Service, Data Analysis, Data Quality, Documentation, Energy Management, Genetics, HVAC, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internet Security, Internet of Things, Leadership, Legal, Performance Analysis, Performance Metrics, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Planning, Project/Program Management, Purchasing/Procurement, Refrigeration, Reporting Skills, Retail, Retail Operations, Risk, Risk Management, Service Level Agreement (SLA), Supplier Optimization, Supply Chain Operations, Vendor/Supplier Evaluation, Vendor/Supplier Management, Vendor/Supplier Sourcing, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Deerfield, IL
POSTED
6 days ago

Job#: 3039012

Job Description:

Title: Project Manager

Location: Remote (Quarterly travel required)

Length: 1 year contract

Key Responsibilities

Program & Execution Leadership

  • Lead end-to-end delivery of the refrigeration sensor installation program across multiple store locations
  • Develop and maintain integrated project plans, including timelines, milestones, dependencies, and deployment waves
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including Store Operations, Facilities, IT, and external vendors
  • Ensure alignment with business objectives related to equipment uptime, compliance, and risk mitigation

Deployment & Installation Management

  • Oversee the full lifecycle of sensor installation, including site readiness, scheduling, installation, and validation
  • Drive standardization of installation processes across all locations
  • Monitor installation progress and proactively address delays, risks, or resource constraints
  • Ensure proper documentation, testing, and hand-off post-installation

Governance & Reporting

  • Establish and enforce program governance, including status reporting, KPIs, and executive updates
  • Track key performance metrics (e.g., installation completion rates, sensor functionality, defect rates)
  • Lead regular steering committee meetings and ensure clear communication across stakeholders
  • Maintain risk, issue, and dependency logs with mitigation strategies

Vendor & Partner Management

  • Serve as primary point of accountability for installation vendors and technology providers
  • Define SLAs, KPIs, and performance expectations for all third-party partners
  • Track vendor performance and drive corrective actions where needed
  • Collaborate with procurement and sourcing teams on vendor engagement and optimization

Technology & Data Alignment

  • Partner with IT and engineering teams to ensure sensor integration with monitoring platforms
  • Support validation of data accuracy and reporting capabilities (temperature tracking, alerts, etc.)
  • Ensure alignment with cybersecurity, compliance, and data governance requirements

Required Qualifications

  • 5-10+ years of Project/Program Management experience, preferably in retail, facilities, or IoT deployments
  • Proven experience leading large-scale, multi-site rollouts (e.g., hardware deployments, store initiatives)
  • Strong background in vendor management and accountability across distributed teams
  • Experience with governance frameworks, executive reporting, and risk management
  • Ability to manage complex, cross-functional stakeholders in a fast-paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with IoT, sensors, or facilities systems (HVAC, refrigeration, energy management)
  • Familiarity with retail store operations or supply chain environments
  • PMP, PgMP, or equivalent certification
  • Experience working with centralized monitoring platforms or data analytics tools

Everforth Apex is a world-class IT services company that serves thousands of clients across the globe. When you join Everforth 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 ClearlyRateds Best of Staffing in Talent Satisfaction in the United States and Great Place to Work in the United Kingdom and Mexico.

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Everforth Apex Benefits Overview: Everforth 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. Everforth 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, Everforth 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. Everforth 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 Everforth Apex team member can provide.

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Employee Type:

Contract

Remote:

Yes

Location:

Deerfield, IL, US

Job Type:

Date Posted:

June 22, 2026

Pay Range:

$70 - $85 per hour

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