Project Manager IoT Multi-Site Retail Installations

Ndustrial is seeking an experienced Project Manager for a 6-9 month contract to lead the deployment of hardware and software temperature monitoring solutions for a national retail customer. The role involves managing procurement, logistics, installation, documentation, and vendor coordination to ensure timely and within-budget project delivery.

Location: Remote in US (EST or CST), with up to 20% domestic travel

Responsibilities

• Manage overall project schedule, scope, and budget across a 6-month deployment
• Develop and maintain dashboards, reports, and trackers for internal and customer stakeholders
• Monitor risks and proactively address and mitigate issues to keep the project on track
• Partner with PMO and Customer Success leads to prepare for and support customer meetings
• Develop and update dashboards for weekly project updates with the customer
• Ensure all project documentation is clear, complete, and customer-ready
• Coordinate with hardware vendor on procurement, delivery timing, and payment schedules
• Work with installer partner to manage deployment schedules, address field issues, and ensure timely execution
• Verify close-out documentation for all sites and drive alignment with internal stakeholders and vendors
• Track and validate vendor invoices for accuracy
• Ensure deployment process is efficient, well-documented, and scalable
• Drive collaboration across internal teams to resolve challenges quickly
• Maintain high standards of accuracy, accountability, and professionalism in all deliverables
• Recommend best practices for continuous improvement

Requirements

• 5-10 years of project management experience, preferably in large-scale deployments (3,000+ sites)
• Proven success managing large-scale, prototype-based installations in retail, commercial, or industrial environments
• Experience developing dashboards, reporting, and metrics for nationwide or multi-site rollouts
• Experience supporting IoT and/or hardware-enabled SaaS solutions (preferred)
• Strong background in procurement, logistics, or vendor management
• Experience coordinating with hardware vendors and field installation teams
• Excellent communication and organizational skills
• Proficiency in project management tools like Smartsheet, Jira, Google Suite
• Experience managing budgets, invoices, and project financials
• Strong problem-solving skills and solution-oriented mindset
• Ability to work full-time for 6-9 months
• Ability to travel up to 20%

Benefits

• Flexible PTO Policy
• Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, AD&D insurance fully covered
• Annual professional development stipend ($500)
• Commuter benefit
• Peer Recognition Rewards
• 401K contribution program
• Equity Options
• Weekly catered lunches
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Modern office in Downtown Raleigh
• Inclusive, innovative environment
• Dog-friendly office
• Charitable community involvement and carbon offset initiatives