Project Manager - Non-IT 5

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Beaverton, OR

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alliance/Partner Management, Business Growth, Business Operations, Business Skills, Business Support, Calendar Management, Consulting, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Fortune 500 Customers, Industry Standards, Leadership, Management Consulting, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Marketing, Matrix Management, Onboarding, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Product Marketing, Project Execution, Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management Software, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Retail, Risk, Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Sales, Strategic Planning, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management
LOCATION
Beaverton, OR
POSTED
3 days ago
Job Title: Strategic Project Lead / Project Manager Non-IT 5
Location: Beaverton, OR (PHK) Hybrid
Duration: 6 Months Contract

Position Overview: We are seeking a highly strategic and execution-focused Project Manager to support critical retail partnership initiatives involving major sporting goods retailers. This is a high-visibility role responsible for driving the execution of multi-year strategic programs across product and marketing functions while supporting business growth and product rollouts.
The ideal candidate will bring extensive experience in strategic project management, cross-functional leadership, executive stakeholder management, and program execution within complex enterprise environments. Candidates with experience from Big 4 consulting firms and Fortune 500 organizations are strongly preferred.

Key Responsibilities
Project Management & Execution Excellence
  • Own day-to-day project orchestration, including project onboarding, initiative timelines, milestones, and deliverables.
  • Build and maintain integrated project plans and workback schedules across cross-functional teams.
  • Track project progress, identify risks, manage dependencies, and ensure timely execution.
  • Gather updates from initiative owners and drive accountability across workstreams.
  • Prepare materials for weekly business reviews, milestone reviews, and leadership meetings.
Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of complex initiatives.
  • Drive alignment across multiple stakeholders to achieve shared business objectives.
  • Facilitate recurring and ad hoc working sessions and leadership meetings.
  • Translate discussions into actionable plans, ownership assignments, and timelines.
  • Serve as a key connector across sales, business integration, product, and marketing teams.
Executive Stakeholder Management
  • Communicate program strategy, progress, risks, and impact to stakeholders at all organizational levels.
  • Provide regular updates and proactively remove blockers to maintain momentum.
  • Translate strategic objectives into actionable execution plans.
  • Support engagement with senior leaders and external partners.
  • Develop executive-ready communications, presentations, summaries, project trackers, and risk logs.
  • Synthesize complex information into clear recommendations and business narratives.
Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving
  • Translate ambiguity into structured frameworks and actionable plans.
  • Support development of long-term partnership and growth strategies.
  • Contribute to strategic frameworks and executive-level presentations.
  • Make informed decisions and drive progress in rapidly changing environments.
  • Continuously improve processes, tools, and project execution methodologies.
Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's Degree or equivalent professional experience.
  • 10+ years of experience in strategic project management, program management, consulting, strategy, business operations, product releases, or marketing initiatives.
  • Strong experience building schedules, coordinating cross-functional teams, and managing enterprise-scale projects.
  • Proven ability to introduce new tools, processes, and strategic thinking to improve execution.
  • Experience working at Big 4 consulting firms (Client, EY, KPMG, or PwC) and/or supporting Fortune 500 clients.
  • Strong project management foundation with expertise in large-scale program execution.
  • Exceptional executive communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Strong critical thinking, strategic planning, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Ability to influence stakeholders, drive alignment, and secure buy-in across multiple teams.
  • Experience operating successfully in highly matrixed organizations.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience developing executive-level presentations and communications.
  • Ability to think on the fly, pivot quickly, and thrive in fast-paced environments.
  • Strong business acumen with the ability to synthesize complex information into actionable insights.
  • Previous experience supporting large retail, consumer products, or sportswear organizations.
  • Previous industry experience preferred.
Tools & Certifications
  • PMP Certification preferred but not required.
  • Airtable experience preferred but not required.
  • Experience with industry-standard project management and collaboration tools.

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