Operations Project Manager

About the Company: Fuse Technical Group, LLC is a leader in multi-media design and development technology for live events and installations. We produce audio, visual, and lighting effects that ensure our client’s strict level of satisfaction. Fuse Technical Group, LLC offers competitive incentive packages, exceptional benefits, and an excellent culture for career growth.

About the Role: The Operations Project Manager will lead the planning, budgeting, deployment, and overall management of our RFID implementation projects. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in product management, particularly with RFID technologies, and will be responsible for overseeing installation, testing, and training for RFID-based inventory tracking systems.

Key Responsibilities:

Product Strategy and Roadmap:

• Develop a comprehensive budget for purchasing RFID tags.
• Create a detailed timeline for RFID tag installation.
• Design and implement a training roadmap for RFID deployment.
• Plan for remediation of current barcodes as well as integration of new equipment – integrate with inventory department to ensure new equipment is being tagged upon receipt.
• Oversee project management, including training and the entire implementation process.

Research and Analysis:

• Analyze data and feedback to guide product decisions and prioritize features.
• Gain deep expertise in RFID tags, readers, and related technologies.

Purchasing:

• Accurate budget for hardware, tags, and any additional software required for RFID implementation.
• Define timelines for purchasing essential components.

Team Leadership:

• Build and manage a team of permanent or temporary staff to meet project milestones.
• Collaborate with local teams across multiple locations as necessary.

Performance Tracking and Reporting:

• Track and document the progress of RFID implementation.
• Troubleshoot scanning and technology-related issues as they arise.

Process Planning and Renewal (Phase 2 / During Remediation)

• While remediation is occurring, meet with operations / department heads to brainstorm process improvements that are available using RFID technology
• Develop and document how RFID can be used for returns, manifesting, double-checks, physical inventory and other operational processes.
• Consider/develop/document how RFID scanners can be used onsite during walk throughs at end of show to help verify any remaining equipment, items that may have been interspersed with other suppliers, etc.
• Continue to research and discuss innovations in RFID technology, and work with asset management system vendor (Rental Works) to develop useful toolsets leveraging RFID.

Optimization of RFID technology (post-remediation):

• Install process improvements discussed during remediation; optimize performance
• Continue training, monitor RFID accuracy, modify as needed. Work with Director of Operations to modify operational processes as needed.

Project Management:

• As assigned by the Director of Operations.
• May include facilities, process improvement, and other operational / fulfillment objectives.

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in product management, with a focus on RFID technology or related fields.
• In-depth knowledge of RFID technologies, including hardware, software, and their applications across various industries.
• Proven success in managing products from concept to market launch.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• This opportunity will require travel between all US locations Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, Atlanta, Secaucus, and Lititz.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience in IoT, supply chain management, or asset tracking.
• Familiarity with Agile product development methodologies.
• Understanding of global market trends and regulatory requirements related to RFID technologies.

RFID Project: This opportunity will require travel between all US locations Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA, Schiller Park, IL, Atlanta, GA, Secaucus, NJ, and Lititz, PA. Working hours will vary depending upon business obligations and equipment availability, overnight hours will be necessary at times. Non climate-controlled warehouse work for project management throughout duration of RFID project, this is not a desk job. Project estimation is one year to complete with hired team of 20 individuals.

Physical Requirements: Required to stand, walk and sit, see, talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects or controls; reach with hands and arms. Long periods of working at a computer and viewing one or more screens.

Remote/Hybrid Requirements: The candidate can reside anywhere in the U.S. but the position will require frequent travel between all US locations Las Vegas, NV, Nashville, TN, Los Angeles, CA, Chicago, Atlanta, Secaucus, and Lititz for research, design, and implementation of projects.

EEO: Fuse Technical Group is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants are considered for all positions without regard to race, religion, color, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, national origin, ancestry, physical/mental disability, medical condition, military/veteran status, genetic information, marital status, ethnicity, alienage or any other protected classification, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

E-Verify: Fuse Technical Group participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. By completing this application, you are seeking to join a team of hardworking professionals dedicated to consistently delivering outstanding service to our customers and contributing to the success of the organization, its clients, and its employees.