Sr. Project Manager (POS / Commerce)

15 May 2024

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Complete Description

Is your passion to lead technical programs that deliver solutions focused on supporting a growing and dynamic business? Our customer in north Phoenix is looking for an IT Project Manager who will provide leadership and direction in the development of solutions that support retail business strategies. They are responsible for leading technical projects across all areas of the retail commerce and customer engagement delivery team. The role will be accountable for working with cross-functional teams across all our brands to implement and deliver solutions aligned with strategies and plans for technology, people and process for in-store, corporate and direct-to-consumer environments. The IT Project Manager will ensure organized, predictable and managed change.

PEOPLE & TEAM INFLUENCE

  • Demonstrate abilities as a team leader; lead teams to create an atmosphere of trust
  • Seek diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation
  • Provide guidance to a team of associate and contract Application Analysts, QA Analysts, Application and Integration Developers
  • Develop strong relationships within IT and the business
  • Develop vendor partnerships supporting project delivery
  • Adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
  • Defuse tension among project team should it arise

PROGRAM & PROJECT

  • Participate in early forecast activities to estimate staffing and effort to scope projects
  • Define project governance structure
  • Plan / Participate in Project Leadership / Steering Committee meetings
  • Anticipate risks, drive contingency planning, and resolve roadblocks
  • Accountable for the overall delivery of highly complex, cross-functional projects impacting the enterprise, which are led by your team
  • Accountable for scope, schedule, and communication management
  • Understand and advocate best practices in high-level system designs
  • Provide leadership and direction in the design, development, support, and implementation of business capabilities as it relates to application and technical delivery
  • Participate in the development and sustainability of Project Management, QA, and Development Frameworks
  • Manage day-to-day budget for assigned projects
  • May drive contracts/SOWs, oversee budgets; review expenditures and partner to analyze variances

QUALIFICATIONS

  • Minimum 5 to 7 years' experience with industry standard retail applications, leading the implementation of highly-complex systems and business capabilities
  • Large cross-functional Commerce Platform / POS implementation such as PCMS, NCR, Manhattan, Infor, etc.
  • 3+ years' experience in application integration, solution design and support
  • Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong communication and relationship building skills
  • Proficient in project management discipline and tools; MS Project; MS Office Suite, Jira
  • Bachelor's Degree required, in Computer Science or related field preferred, and 10+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience

ABOUT THE IT TEAM:

Our customer is growing at a faster pace than ever before, investing heavily in cutting-edge technology and, more importantly, PEOPLE. The IT team isn't just its own department, they are valued business partners to every customer department. At every level, the IT associates are empowered to come up with innovative ideas that have strategic impacts to the business. You'll take pride in the work that you do and the "why" behind it all.

If you are interested in this opportunity, please send us your resume, availability to interview and salary requirements immediately. If you are not and know of someone that qualifies or is looking for opportunities, please forward their contact information. We compensate for referrals that are successfully placed.

  • ID: #40916578
  • State: Arizona Phoenix 85027 Phoenix USA
  • City: Phoenix
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Showed: 2022-05-15
  • Deadline: 2022-07-13
  • Category: Software/QA/DBA/etc