Sr. Global Fixture Operations Manager

At A Glance Channel Partners is looking for an experienced, passionate, and detail-driven Sr. Global Fixture Operations Manager to lead the landing of Microsoft’s store-in-store fixture program, including production and deployment of in-store fixtures across global retail environments.  Reporting to the Director, Client Service, you will own the fixture program operations, including production, part inventory & management, engagement with the design team, partnering closely with principals and brand clients, and with operations and field teams, to bring retail concepts from floor plan to installed fixture while ensuring quality, scalability, and on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.  The ideal candidate for this position is resourceful, enthusiastic, and creative. They have a strong eye for retail environments and an understanding of how in-store fixtures, store layouts, and plan-o-grams shape the customer experience, and are constantly bringing new ideas to fixture design and production. They are natural problem solvers who thrive in both independent and collaborative team environments and excel in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting. Most of all, they’re excited to create impactful, brand-right retail experiences for principals, partners, and customers. They are comfortable adopting new design tools, production methods, and operational workflows to deliver high-quality fixtures efficiently.  Minimum Pay USD $90,000.00/Yr. Maximum Pay USD $95,000.00/Yr. What We Offer Bi-Weekly competitive pay Health and wellness benefits plans   Flexible vacation and holiday policies  401(k) with employer matching   Technology allowance Referral bonus  Opportunity to work with a growing company that actively rewards and promotes its employees  What You'll Do Fixture production, including leading the end-to-end development of in-store fixtures from concept and prototyping through sourcing, sampling, and final manufacturing  Store layouts and plan-o-grams, developing and maintaining store layouts and plan-o-grams that optimize product placement, traffic flow, and the in-store customer experience  Floor plans and renderings, producing and reviewing floor plans and quad/floor-plan renderings to visualize fixture placement and store configurations for principal review and sign-off  Day-to-day principal and client partnerships, translating retail, branding, and merchandising goals into executable fixture and layout solutions  Responsible for working within a set of assigned hours for client projects & campaigns as assigned by management, and logging time effectively   Operations and fixtures coordination, partnering with operations, production, and field teams to manage fixture rollouts, installations, and ongoing maintenance across multiple global locations  Vendor and production management, overseeing vendor relationships, production schedules, budgets, and quality standards so fixtures are delivered on spec, on time, and on budget  Project manage individual tasks from assignment to delivery, tracking scope, timelines, and deliverables across multiple accounts in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment  Quality, safety, and brand compliance, ensuring all fixtures and store layouts meet brand standards, safety requirements, and retail compliance guidelines  Other duties as assigned by management  What You'll Bring Experience and Education: Required: 4+ years of experience in in-store fixture design and production, retail store planning (plan-o-grams and store layouts), or visual merchandising, with a strong preference for experience supporting global retail brands or principals  Proven ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously while effectively aligning priorities across diverse stakeholders and cross-functional teams  Working knowledge of fixture materials, finishes, and manufacturing processes (millwork, metal, acrylic, wire, and injection-molded components) and the ability to read and interpret architectural, structural, and fixture engineering drawings  Experience managing global vendors and suppliers, including sourcing, RFQs, cost estimating, production timelines, and freight/logistics for multi-market fixture rollouts  Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word) for specifications, bills of materials (BOMs), budgets, and presentations; familiarity with project management tools (e.g., Smartsheet, MS Project, or Asana) Preferred:   Knowledge and experience working with retail principals and brand clients and an understanding of premium and flagship retail environments; familiarity with plan-o-gram software and fixture production processes strongly preferred  Experience with retail rollout planning and fixture prototyping, sourcing, production, and installation across multiple markets  Experience supporting premium or flagship retail environments for global brand principals in a fast-paced, high-volume program  Knowledge of retail construction standards, store-build timelines, and sustainability/materials-compliance requirements  Skills and Attributes: Proficiency with fixture design and production workflows, store layout and plan-o-gram development, and floor-plan/rendering tools (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite, or comparable software), with strong working knowledge of retail merchandising principles, fixture engineering, and production specifications Maintains awareness and understanding of new fixture materials, production methods, retail design trends, and merchandising techniques, and has excellent presentation and visual communication skills Excellent problem-solving, strategic, time management, critical thinking, organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills Ability to manage conflicts and difficult situations both internally (project-based) and externally (client-based) Committed to continuous learning and professional growth, supporting certifications, industry engageme