Transformation Project Manager - Contract

Appriss Retail

10d

About The Position

Reporting directly to the VP of Transformation, the Transformation Project Manager plays a critical role in driving the successful execution of strategic transformation initiatives. This role is responsible for managing the day‑to‑day details of multiple transformation projects, ensuring plans remain on track, tasks are followed through to completion, and cross‑functional teams stay aligned. The Transformation Project Manager must be highly organized, proactive, and able to coordinate across diverse functional groups. This role ensures that deadlines, dependencies, risks, and deliverables are continuously monitored and communicated, enabling the VP of Transformation to maintain visibility into progress and strategic impact.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent project management experience.
3+ years of project management experience in a fast‑paced environment.
Experience working on cross‑functional initiatives, preferably in technology, SaaS, or transformation settings.
Strong organizational and time‑management skills with meticulous attention to detail.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly capture decisions, tasks, and requirements.
Comfortable operating in a dynamic and evolving environment with shifting priorities.
Demonstrated ability to build relationships and work effectively at all levels of the organization.
Critical thinking, problem‑solving ability, and a proactive mindset.

Nice To Haves

PMO, PMP, or similar project management certification.
Experience supporting executive‑level initiatives.
Experience working in retail, SaaS, or transformation‑focused organizations.

Responsibilities

Partner closely with the VP of Transformation to translate strategic priorities into actionable project plans with clear tasks, owners, timelines, and success metrics.
Manage all operational aspects of transformation initiatives, including schedule management, task tracking, documentation, and cross-team coordination.
Proactively follow up on outstanding tasks, remove barriers, escalate risks, and ensure accountability across teams.
Prepare and maintain detailed project dashboards, status reports, and communication updates for leadership review.
Facilitate cross-functional working sessions, ensuring clarity of objectives, next steps, and dependencies.
Monitor project scope, identify issues early, and work with stakeholders to develop mitigation plans.
Support continuous improvement of transformation processes, tools, and standards.
Coordinate internal project activities including executive reviews, decision logs, and post‑implementation evaluations.
Ensure alignment between business, technical, and operational teams throughout project execution.