Lead Store Systems Hardware

Consultant must have experience with retail store systems and hardware environments.

Project Management Experience:

7+ years leading planning & execution in mid-to-large organizations

Communication Skills:

Strong verbal, written, and presentation abilities

Stakeholder Management:

Ability to collaborate, influence, and build relationships across all levels

Organizational Skills:

Manage multiple priorities and competing initiatives effectively

Vendor Management:

Experience negotiating and managing vendor contracts

Retail Technology Knowledge:

Understanding of POS systems, retail hardware/software, and store tech Strong exp. of hardware certifications, pilots, and large-scale rollouts . Hands-on understanding of how store devices and applications connect (POS, handhelds, printers, back-office systems). Technically grounded background (e.g., former engineer/developer or highly technical lead). Experience coordinating cross-functional teams and multiple vendors . Manage the store hardware lifecycle roadmap, including OS strategy and standards, in partnership with architecture teams.

Responsibilities Lifecycle Management:

Track EOS/EOES, plan multi-year hardware refresh strategies

Device Certification & Testing:

Lead validation, compliance, and lab testing

Hardware Deployment:

Govern rollout plans, schedules, and execution

Project Management:

Lead large-scale hardware refresh & rollout programs

Procurement Management:

Handle BOMs, vendors, logistics, and delivery

Vendor Management:

Own contracts, SOWs, and vendor performance

Planning & Execution:

Develop detailed project/workstream plans

Stakeholder Management:

Define scope, align with business & technical teams

Risk Management:

Identify, track, and escalate risks/issues/dependencies

Executive Reporting:

Provide status updates, risks, and decision insights

Cross-functional Collaboration:

Work with business, operations, and third parties

Team Leadership:

Oversee internal teams and external partners

Process Improvement:

Drive optimization and capture lessons learned 🔹 Top skills

Hardware Lifecycle Management Device Certification & Compliance Enterprise Hardware Deployment Program/Project Management Vendor & Contract Management Procurement & Logistics Risk & Issue Management Executive Reporting Stakeholder Engagement Process Optimization Tools Microsoft Tools:

MS Project, Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Visio PMO Tools:

OnePlan, Primavera, Planview (or similar)

Methodologies:

Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid delivery models

Certifications:

PMP, PBA, CSM

(or equivalent)