Program Coordinator, Retail Stores

OverviewPlacement Type:TemporarySalary:$36-41.38 Hourlyup to $41.38/hrStart Date:Aug 24, 2026About the RoleA global athletic apparel and footwear brand is looking for a Project Coordinator to support its North America retail stores program. This person is the connective tissue between two internal brand teams, gathering information, dates, and data across workstreams to keep new store builds, remodels, and pop-up activations moving on schedule.The client is opening and refreshing a significant number of stores over the next year. You will own the single source of record for project timelines and support the store design process end to end.What You'll DoServe as the source of record for all workstreams and timelines tied to new and remodeled stores, plus pop-ups and activationsAlign with stakeholders across brand, design, and operations teams to gather and distribute critical tasks, requirements, and deadlinesBuild and maintain a project tracking tool in Airtable (or similar) that clearly identifies key gates, dates, and workstreams across all projectsPublish weekly tracking documents that are clean, digestible, and leadership-readyDeliver clear project updates in PowerPoint or KeynoteProvide inputs into broader enterprise tracking mechanismsParticipate in recurring portfolio reviews, weekly status sessions, and cross-team working meetingsDeliverablesStores Project Tracker covering construction, fixture, product, and delivery dates and gates. Published weekly.Pop-Up Project Tracker covering business and brand dates and gates. Published weekly.Inputs into broader company-wide tracking systemsKey StakeholdersGlobal design and operations teamsNorth America design and operations teamsNorth America brand designMarketplace, retail brand, merchandising, and planning partnersWhat You BringRequired5+ years in a program management or project coordination roleStrong attention to detailProven ability to build and manage complex schedulesClear, concise written and verbal communicationAbility to translate project status into polished PowerPoint or Keynote updatesStrong interpersonal skills and comfort surfacing both wins and risks to stakeholdersAirtable experienceExpertise across the Microsoft Suite, especially ExcelConsistent track record of hitting deadlinesPreferredBachelor's degree (not a hard requirement)PMP certification (nice to have, not required)Project management experience on brick and mortar retail projects, national brands preferredBackground in the athletic, apparel, or footwear industryExperience in retail development, construction, or retail fixtures and elementsThis contract role is expected to last approximately 6 months from the start date and may involve 1-2 domestic trips.#LI-MM3About Aquent Talent:Aquent Talent connects the best talent in marketing, creative, and design with the world's biggest brands. Our eligible talent get access to amazing benefits like subsidized health, vision, and dental plans, paid sick leave, and retirement plans with a match. We also offer free online training through Aquent Gymnasium. More information on our awesome benefits! Aquent is an equal-opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics. We're about creating an inclusive environment-one where different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives are valued, and everyone can contribute, grow their careers, and thrive.