Job Title: Project Manager
Location: Blue Ash, OH – Hybrid.
Duration: 12 Months
Domain: Retail / supply chain is Mandatory,
Job Description
The large delivery team operates in a scaled program/agile methodology so having experience working with cross functional agile scrum teams is a must. The PM needs to be highly engaged in the work to drive teams to milestones, and effective at resolving issues requiring collaboration of many stakeholders. They need to demonstrate strong communication within and outside of team to align dependencies. This individual will be able to keep technical teams on track and work to escalate issues as appropriate.
Requirements:
5 - 10 years of Project Management experience delivering large and/or complex projects
Experienced in managing full life-cycle projects, including schedule, budget, risk/issue management and status reporting to various levels of the organization
Expertise in applying the systems development and project management life-cycle processes involved with implementing IT solutions
Proven track record of delivering objectives on time and within budget
Experience working with agile teams and understanding of the SAFe framework
Proven problem solving and organizational skills
Demonstrated ability in team motivation and delegation
Excellent communication and presentation skills to effectively communicate information to customers and to all levels within the organization.
Additional Desired Skills:
• Exhibits the behaviors of a Lean-Agile Leader with a Lean-Agile Mindset
• Highly developed oral and written communications skills
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and with others
• High level of analytical ability
• High level of interpersonal skills to work effectively with others.
• Ability to multi-task and work on multiple projects simultaneously
• PMP certification a plus
• Business Analysis skills a plus
Key Responsibilities
Manage IT project planning, cost, schedule, and deliverables to meet business need
Partner with agile and non-agile teams to define, plan and deliver timely, high-quality results
Serve as project liaison with business unit
Track performance criteria for project success criteria
Responsible for assembling project team, assigning individual responsibilities, identifying appropriate resources needed and developing schedules
Establish and update project plans and budgets with actual and forecasts and, with assistance, manage deviations from plan and project parameters
Conduct project meetings, project tracking and analysis
Ensure all project objectives are clearly documented, approved and delivered to meet customer needs
Manage the integration of vendor tasks and track and review vendor deliverables
Communicate timely project status to all stakeholders
Manage project risk, develop mitigation plans, and escalate decisions and unresolved issues
