Onsite | Senior Project Manager, Retail Tech — $60–$85/hour

  • Burlingame, California, United States
  • Full-Time
  • Remote

Job Description:

We are sharing a specialised full-time W-2 opportunity for experienced project and program management professionals with strong backgrounds in retail systems, cross-functional execution, operational technology, and complex project delivery in high-velocity consumer environments.

This role supports an exciting opportunity through Cincinnatus LLC, an enterprise staffing company that partners with leading technology companies to place highly skilled professionals into full-time and long-term contingent roles.

Selected professionals will join a 1P Retail Operations + Technology team responsible for launching and managing innovative retail stores that create immersive experiences around cutting-edge products. This role is especially well-suited to project managers with strong executional discipline, retail technology experience, and the ability to translate complex initiatives into clear, manageable action plans across diverse cross-functional teams. While the title references Burlingame, the role may support hybrid onsite work across Burlingame, Menlo Park, Los Angeles, or New York depending on business needs.

Key Responsibilities

Professionals in this role may contribute to:

Cross-Functional Project Delivery
Manage and deliver cross-functional initiatives through all stages of the project lifecycle, from initiation through completion
Break down complex issues into manageable components and drive execution using structured, systematic approaches
Thrive in fast-paced environments with ambiguity while maintaining a clear path to delivery

Retail Technology & Systems Implementation
Drive the implementation and development of retail systems including POS, ERP, CRM, AV, and in-store demo technologies
Support the operational and technical foundation of innovative retail store environments
Help ensure systems and workflows are delivered in alignment with broader store and business objectives

Stakeholder Communication & Program Coordination
Serve as a conduit between technical and non-technical teams, translating complex details into clear action plans
Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Retail Operations, Product Marketing, Enterprise Systems and Product, Retail Design and Implementation, Retail Finance, and Product Management
Curate and present project status, risks, and progress updates from working teams to leadership

Ideal Profile

Strong candidates may have:
A Bachelor's degree
5+ years of experience in project or program management within a direct-to-consumer consumer electronics retailer, manufacturer, technology company, or premium hospitality environment
Proven competence with project management tools such as JIRA, Asana, MS Project, Wrike, or similar platforms
Deep experience with implementation and development of retail systems including POS, ERP, CRM, AV, and demo technologies
Strong ability to work across technical and non-technical teams while keeping initiatives moving forward in fast-paced environments

Preferred qualifications

MBA or other advanced degree
PMP, Agile, or similar advanced project or portfolio management certification
Demonstrated ability to leverage AI in daily work to improve efficiency and productivity
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach to execution
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence across functions and levels

Why This Opportunity

Contribute specialised retail technology and project execution expertise to a high-impact technical and operational role
Work at the intersection of immersive retail, in-store systems, and cross-functional execution
Join a structured enterprise environment through a full-time W-2 contingent role
Competitive hourly compensation with strong relevance across modern retail operations and retail technology transformation

Contract Details

Full-time W-2 role through Cincinnatus LLC
Contingent position supporting a leading technology company
Hybrid onsite role supporting Burlingame, CA; Menlo Park, CA; Los Angeles, CA; or New York, NY
Hourly compensation of $60–$85 per hour
Expected onsite cadence is 3 days per week
This is not a freelance or project-based engagement
Roles through Cincinnatus are structured, role-based positions that typically involve full-time or fixed-term commitments and close collaboration with client teams
Start date: Immediate

About the Platform

This opportunity is being recruited through our professional network in connection with a role administered by Cincinnatus LLC.

Cincinnatus partners with leading technology companies to source and employ highly skilled professionals for full-time and long-term contingent roles, providing W-2 employment, payroll, benefits, and compliance while placing employees directly within client teams.

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