Job description
Kitestring is a 20+-million-dollar company with 100+ associates and growing. We are a 25 year old start up in Northwest Arkansas. We provide technical expertise to various clients delivering innovations that improve how customers shop and the enterprise operates. At Kitestring Technical Services, our mission is to share our collective knowledge to positively impact our employees, clients, and communities. Our vision is to be the most trusted partner in technology consulting. We believe people enable technology and vice-versa which is why we are in the business of both. We persistently challenge the barriers to diversity, inclusion, and empathetic cooperation.
Our Core Values are Transparency, People Driven, Empowered, Quality focused and socially responsible. Our values direct our company in how we do business and enhance the lives of our employees. Do our values speak to you?
Benefits
Kitestring offers excellent benefits to its employees including:
Flexible PTO
Maternal/Paternal Leave Policy
Healthcare Benefits for Spouse, Domestic Partner, and Dependents
Matching 401k 2-1 up to 4%
Job Summary
We are seeking an enthusiastic and highly organized Junior Project Manager to support a large-scale Point-of-Sale (POS) hardware installation project, a critical initiative aligned with our company’s growth strategy. This role offers an exciting opportunity to gain hands-on experience in complex project environments while learning from experienced PM leaders and collaborating across internal teams and external partners.
The Junior Project Manager will play a key supporting role throughout the project lifecycle by coordinating tasks, maintaining documentation, and facilitating communication. Some experience in convenience store (C-Store) or retail environments is strongly preferred, as this will help in understanding the pace, expectations, and operational complexity of retail rollouts.
This position is ideal for someone early in their project management career who is eager to grow within a fast-paced technology and retail environment.
Key Responsibilities
Assist senior project managers in executing high-impact POS hardware installation projects by coordinating schedules, tracking tasks, and maintaining project documentation
Participate in project planning activities including scoping, scheduling, budgeting, and stakeholder communication
Collaborate with internal teams (IT, engineering, operations) to align on project deliverables and logistics
Liaise with external vendors and clients to schedule site visits, hardware installations, and issue resolution
Maintain accurate project tracking documentation including status reports, project plans, risks, and action items
Monitor hardware delivery milestones and escalate issues to senior leadership when needed
Assist in preparing presentation decks and reports for leadership or client updates
Help coordinate internal team meetings, vendor calls, and stakeholder updates
Support issue tracking and follow-up through tools such as Jira, Asana, or Excel
Learn and utilize ERP and project tracking systems effectively with support and guidance
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in business, IT, engineering, or a related field
1–3 years of experience in project coordination or project support roles (internships count)
Some experience in retail or convenience store (C-Store) environments is strongly preferred
Familiarity with POS systems or technology rollouts is a plus
Familiarity with project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid)
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word); experience with project management tools is a bonus (e.g., MS Project, Jira, Trello, Smartsheet)
Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact with diverse teams
Team player mindset with a willingness to take direction and grow professionally
Eagerness to work in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and learn from experienced team members
Nice to Have
Experience or interest in POS systems, retail store operations, or hardware deployment
Familiarity with inventory or ERP systems
PMP, CAPM, or Agile-related coursework or certifications (or willingness to pursue)
