Project Manager II at Nationwide Marketing Group LLC

Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Project Management, Stakeholder Coordination, Communication, Risk Management, Governance, Continuous Improvement, Documentation, Time Management, Systems Fluency, Agile, Waterfall, Microsoft Office, Collaboration Tools, Project Metrics, PMO Standards, Change Management

Industry

Retail

Description

About NMG: Nationwide Marketing Group works on behalf of thousands of independent appliance, furniture, bedding, electronics, specialty electronics, custom installation, and rent-to-own dealers, helping them grow their businesses and thrive on their own terms. With more than 5,000 members operating some 14,000 storefronts, Nationwide Marketing Group is the largest buying, marketing, and business support organization of its kind, representing billions in combined annual sales across the membership. For more than 50 years, we have remained committed to the independent channel, empowering members with the scale, sophistication, and efficiencies they need to compete while delivering the business intelligence, tools, and resources required to win in a changing marketplace. To learn more, visit nationwidegroup.org or our Nationwide Marketing Group LinkedIn page. WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE: At Nationwide Marketing Group, we believe our strength comes from the diversity of our people and the communities we serve. We’re committed to building teams where every individual feels valued, included, and supported to do their best work. Different voices and perspectives do more than broaden our thinking. They help us serve our members better. But culture at NMG goes beyond our commitment to diversity and inclusion. We’re a community built on collaboration, respect, and a shared drive to help independent businesses thrive. You’ll join a team that celebrates wins together, tackles challenges head-on, and invests in both professional and personal growth. NMG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic. If you need reasonable accommodations during the hiring process, let us know and we’ll make sure you have the support you need. WHAT WE’LL DO FOR YOU: * Competitive base pay and performance bonus, dependent on role * Medical, dental, and vision benefits with low-cost coverage options * Employer paid basic life and AD&D * Employer paid short-term and long-term disability * MetLife supplemental insurance options * Matching 401(k) with 100 percent vesting * Open PTO policy, paid holidays, and ten weeks of paid parental leave * Business casual work environment * Rewards and recognition platform where you can earn points and redeem for merchandise * Discounts on electronics, cell phones, travel, wellness, health and auto, pet insurance, and more Job Summary: The Project Manager II is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering assigned cross-functional business initiatives that support operational and process improvement efforts. This role operates in complex, interdependent environments and focuses on coordination, communication, and delivery discipline to ensure projects are completed as planned. The Project Manager II works closely with business stakeholders, delivery teams, and enabling functions to support alignment to defined objectives and maintain clear visibility into progress, risks, and dependencies. While not a deeply technical role, the position requires comfort working within enterprise systems and supporting initiatives that intersect with IT, digital tools, and business operations. This role is on-site and requires reporting to NMG’s Winston-Salem, North Carolina office five (5) days per week. Remote or hybrid work arrangements are not available. Job Location: Winston-Salem, NC Job Responsibilities: Project Planning & Execution * Manages assigned projects through the full project lifecycle (initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure). * Develops and maintains project plans, schedules, milestones, and dependency tracking. * Monitors scope, timelines, and delivery commitments, managing approved changes through established governance. * Assesses project health and proactively identifies risks, issues, and constraints. * Escalates risks and decision points with clear options and impact assessments. Stakeholder Coordination * Coordinates across business, operations, and enabling teams to support delivery of approved scope. * Facilitates project meetings, status reviews, and working sessions to ensure alignment and accountability. * Maintains clear ownership of actions, decisions, and deliverables across stakeholders. Communication & Reporting * Provides regular, accurate project status reporting, including progress, risks, dependencies, and key updates. * Maintains clear, current project documentation such as plans, decision logs, and risk registers. * Tailors communication appropriately for project teams, partners, and leadership audiences. Governance & Controls * Applies standard PMO project management practices and templates. * Ensures projects adhere to intake, prioritization, and approval processes. * Supports audits, reviews, and post-project retrospectives as required. Continuous Improvement * Participates in lessons-learned activities and process improvement initiatives. * Contributes to consistent project management standards across the PMO. Job Competencies: * Project Execution & Delivery Management: Plans and drives assigned projects through the full lifecycle, ensuring scope, timelines, dependencies, and commitments are effectively managed. * Stakeholder Coordination & Influence: Coordinates and aligns diverse stakeholders across business, operations, and enabling teams to maintain momentum and accountability. * Communication & Status Transparency: Provides clear, accurate, and timely updates on progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes to project teams and leaders. * Risk & Issue Management: Identifies, assesses, and escalates risks and issues early, offering options and impact assessments to support informed decisions. * Governance & Process Adherence: Applies established PMO standards, tools, and controls to ensure projects follow approved intake, planning, and reporting processes. * Change Awareness & Readiness: Understands downstream impacts of project-related change and supports readiness through coordination, communication, and timing alignment. * Priority & Time Management: Manages multiple initiatives and deadlines while maintaining delivery focus and execution quality. * Documentation & Detail Management: Maintains accurate, accessible project artifacts, including plans, decision logs, risk registers, and action tracking. * Systems & Tool Fluency: Works effectively within enterprise systems landscapes and project tools to support delivery and collaboration. * Continuous Improvement Mindset: Participates to lessons learned and contributes to process improvements to strengthen PMO consistency and delivery effectiveness. Basic Qualifications: * Minimum of four (4) years of experience managing cross-functional projects through the full lifecycle. * Demonstrated ability to independently manage project scope, schedules, dependencies, risks, and stakeholder communication. * Experience working within Agile, hybrid, and/or waterfall delivery environments. * Experience operating within established PMO governance, standards, and reporting frameworks. * Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools. * Experience using collaboration and workflow tools such as Monday.com, Microsoft Teams, or similar platforms. Preferred Qualifications: * Seven (7) or more years of project management experience with evidence of independently managing medium-to-large, full lifecycle initiatives. * Experience with basic reporting, dashboarding, or project metrics (e.g., Power BI, Tableau). * Active project management certification such as PMP, CAPM, PRINCE2, PMI-ACP, or equivalent. Work Environment: Must be able to read, write, and communicate both verbally and in written form to express and exchange ideas. While performing the responsibilities of this job, the employee must be able to access all components of the workstation and other office equipment. Frequent typing, writing, bending, and twisting. Must be able to lift up to 10 pounds. General office environment with moderate noise. This position is mostly sedentary, involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. A busy environment with many unscheduled interruptions. Frequent computer use at workstation for extended periods of time. Public contact position requiring appropriate business apparel. **Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled**

Responsibilities

The Project Manager II is responsible for planning, executing, and delivering assigned cross-functional business initiatives. This role focuses on coordination, communication, and delivery discipline to ensure projects are completed as planned.