The Senior IT Project Manager will be responsible for the overall project management, coordination, implementation, execution, control, and closure of the complete life cycle of information technology initiatives, from business requirements, through executive approval, program execution, and delivery. This position is considered a key member of the IT PMO team.
What you'll be doing
Project management for complex IT projects, including the ability to coordinate multiple teams in various locations and time zones.
Manage multiple projects, prepare impact analysis against scope, schedules and budget.
Demonstrate extensive knowledge and expertise in the use of Project Management methodologies and tools.
Help build/improve PMO standards.
Comply with all PMO policies, standards, procedures and processes.
Work with business stakeholders on Organizational Change Management (OCM) to implement changes.
Ensure all changes are communicated to project stakeholders and lead procedural training on every new capability delivered.
Lead projects through strong planning, project management skills, and delegating work
Identify, own and drive all project risk, action, issue and dependency.
Follow PMO standards in line with Business Owner and Project Sponsor
Effectively manage work with multiple stakeholders and manage competing priorities with internal clients.
Establish strong working relationships with both technical and non-technical members of the organization at all levels.
What we're looking for
7+ years’ experience in a project manager role
5+ years of experience working in IT
Experience in Retail/Fashion and manufacturing is strongly preferred
Experience running Oracle projects is strongly preferred
Experience with Organizational Change Management is strongly preferred
Experience with JIRA for project management is preferred
Project Management experience across IT and business functions
Experience in creating and improving Project Management methods and standards.
Experience leading large cross-functional projects
Strong problem solving, decision making, issue analysis, and resolution skills.
Strong people management skills
Demonstrated understanding of Project Management Methodology
Experienced communicating with executives and stakeholders
Experience leading IT initiatives across various methodologies
Passion for leading and implementing change
Ability to work well in a fast-paced multicultural global work environment
Must be able to manage time, work under pressure and deliver to tight deadlines
The ability to work collaboratively across several IT and business functions to gain buy-in to new processes
Excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to motivate teams to produce quality materials within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects