Senior Project Manager, Retail Tech at Mercor

Senior Project Manager, Retail Tech | $60–$85/hr | Hybrid – Burlingame, CA / Menlo Park, CA / Los Angeles, CA / New York, NY

Join a prestigious tech company's 1P Retail Operations & Technology team, where cutting-edge technology meets immersive in-person retail experiences. This is a high-impact, hands-on project management role driving the operational and technological backbone of innovative retail stores.

About the Role

As a Senior Project Manager, you will own the end-to-end delivery of complex, cross-functional projects that shape the future of retail. You'll serve as the critical bridge between technical and non-technical stakeholders, translating strategy into execution with clarity and precision. This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days per week on-site.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead cross-functional projects through the full lifecycle — from initiation through completion.
• Translate complex technical details into clear action plans for diverse stakeholders.
• Break down ambiguous, large-scale initiatives into structured, executable components.
• Drive implementation and development of retail systems including POS, ERP, CRM, AV, and in-store demo technologies.
• Collaborate with Retail Operations, Product Marketing, Enterprise Systems, Retail Design, Retail Finance, and Product Management teams.
• Present project status, risks, and progress updates to senior leadership.
• Operate effectively in fast-paced, high-ambiguity environments with a consistent focus on delivery.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree.
• 5+ years of project or program management experience within a DTC consumer electronics, retail, technology, or premium hospitality environment.
• Proficiency with project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, MS Project, or Wrike.
• Deep hands-on experience with retail systems implementation (POS, ERP, CRM, AV, Demo).

Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree.
• PMP, Agile, or similar project/portfolio management certification.
• Demonstrated ability to leverage AI tools to enhance productivity and efficiency.
• Strong analytical, data-driven problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder influence skills across all organizational levels.

This role is employed through Cincinnatus, an enterprise staffing company serving as the employer of record. Employment includes W-2 status, payroll, benefits, and compliance. Cincinnatus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.