Visual Merchandising Project Manager

DescriptionKforce has a client that is seeking a Visual Merchandising Project Manager in Redmond, WA.Summary:This is a Visual Merchandising Project Manager role focused on execution and project management. The position is highly operational, with a significant amount of work conducted in Excel. The team is responsible for the end-to-end execution of in-store merchandising initiatives.The primary responsibility is managing the overall project cycle with a focus on the production of the visual merchandising materials process. Responsibilities will include maintaining Smartsheet project plans, managing & tracking schedules & deliverables, partnering with Suppliers & managing the production of visual merchandising assets, and ensuring shipping, warehousing, and archiving of materials.Key Tasks:* Develop and maintain production schedules and project plan; Lead weekly meetings to provide project status* Monitoring and reporting progress towards production schedules to hold owners accountable* Managing and coordinating POP & display creative assets, shipping schedules, store lists, kitting materials, etc.* Routing creative files from agency to production suppliers and managing Company leader approvals* Complete time-in-motion testing in-stores* Collecting and compiling feedback to route back to production suppliers* Managing and monitoring back-stock POP inventory levels at fulfilment warehouse* Managing POP and display field requests of missing or damaged materials by retail account* Developing in-store installation instructions for use by field labor to execution visual merchandising program* Maintain the visual merchandising asset archive of all complete programs* Opening and managing all POs and accruals per project* Managing spend to stay within budget* Providing and communicating updated budget reportsRequirements* 3+ years of Retail Visual Merchandising project management experience* 2+ years of Multiple Retailer/Account management experience* Experience with Windows operating system and MFST Office Suite* Intermediate level experience in Excel* Smartsheet experience* Visual Merchandising asset manufacturing/production experience* Field in-store retail experience* Knowledge of POP asset materials* Key skills required: Strong communication & organization; Effective time management, risk management, problem solving, & negotiation; Detailed budget management; Leadership presenceJob TypeContractCompensation40 - $54