Retail Innovation Project Manager

Quad Med Medical Clinic•West Allis, WI

About The Position

The Retail Innovation Project Manager (RIPM) oversees the concepting, planning, production and execution of all In-Store structural projects, large-scale/complex campaigns, client critical/high profile In-Store initiatives and custom LAMà Displays. This role involves managing client relationships and deliverables while serving as the key liaison between internal teams (design, administration and operations) to ensure timely execution of various deliverables, accuracy and consistency of information, and high-quality execution of all in-store graphic initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marketing, Design, Project Management, or related field
3–5 years of experience in project management, preferably in In-Store print production, retail or visual merchandising
Strong understanding of In-Store print production processes, structural design, materials, and installation logistics
High attention to detail
Ability to create detailed project timelines and manage client milestones
Proficiency in project management tools
Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
Time management with the ability to prioritize tasks while managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
Understanding of retail environments, store formats and experience working with large retail chains or consumer brands
Familiarity with temporary, semi-permanent and permanent displays and their respective production and installation requirements
Ability to translate client goals into actionable plans and In-Store tactics
Understand substrates, printing techniques and structural engineering for displays
Adaptability to handle last-minute change or store-specific requirements with flexibility

Responsibilities

Leads end-to-end project lifecycle for client critical, complex structural In-Store Point of Purchase (POP) opportunities and client sensitive/high profile campaigns including: Collaborating directly with the client on overarching project scope and expectations, Delivering a highly detailed project scope and/or client brief to the In-Store Design Team, Ensuring accuracy of design deliverables, Participating in client store walks and prototype reviews and providing feedback and modifications to key internal stakeholders post-review, Generating accurate and detailed project specifications for internal partners to accurately price, schedule, produce and ship campaigns, Leading all Project Overview Meetings with various cross-functional internal teams.
Works closely with design teams, various administrative functions, operations, client and store operations to align on project goals, deliverables and accurate execution.
Orchestrates and leads these cross functional meetings to ensure downstream awareness and success.
Purpose of this meeting is to provide design with or utilize design for a client interview to ensure all details are provided for delivering accurate and impactful Creative Renderings, Structural Deliverables & Permanent Deliverables.
Proactive meeting to engage in-store business area leadership, for internal awareness and upfront solutioning. The goal is to drive successful execution on large-scale projects and ensure all business areas understand critical aspects of the project. Outcome is to identify potential gaps in this discussion, to delegate and determine other breakout session meetings needed / collaboration prior to the job going live into production.
Timely meeting for in-store business area leaders and key stakeholders to regroup on progress from the Project Kickoff. Production-relevant tactical discussions are had to ensure the Job Ticket and Plan reflect upfront R&D. Outcome is to close the loop on any remaining action items, to ensure client expectations and internal standards are followed throughout the production process and materials ordered in.
Works with internal stakeholders to develop and manage detailed project timelines and effectively communicating dates and deliverables to the client to ensure success. As an example, proactively providing a client with a “workback” schedule that aligns with their overall project scope and timing, including but not limited to: Design Timelines: Conceptual Renderings (2-3 business days) Prototyping (2-3 business days per round) Specification creation (2-3 business days) Estimating & Pricing (2-3 business days) Instruction Sheet Creation (2-3 business days) Production & Live Job timelines (per scheduling) Color Critical & HIgh-Profile Campaigns Establishes IOP Color & Substrate Testing Schedule(varies)
Orchestrates complete and accurate specifications to ensure proper pricing is established based on client expectations for store execution
Facilitate design and complex-project kick off calls with client and/or store teams to ensure proper delivery, store associate installation, store execution and feedback on graphic materials.
Ensure final deliverables meet brand and quality standards