Information Technology Project Manager II

Macerich • Phoenix, AZ

14h • Hybrid

About The Position

As an Information Technology Project Manager II, you are expected to oversee and ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects. The successful person will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with cross-functional teams, and leveraging expertise to drive projects forward within defined timelines and budgets.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Requirements

• Brings over 5 years of professional project management experience with proven execution skills. Effectively manages competing priorities and tasks, oversees IT initiatives from planning through implementation, and ensures timely delivery within budget. Demonstrates strong leadership in aligning team efforts with organizational goals through transparent communication and strategic resource allocation.
• Applies strong leadership communication skills to foster alignment, transparency, and collaboration across teams and stakeholders. Proactively addresses complex IT challenges through data-informed decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals while maintaining a cooperative and responsive work environment.
• Contributes to the overall success of the IT department through engagement both within and outside their individual teams; fosters a collaborative environment that bridges the IT department and other business unites, and actively demonstrates, supports and promotes the corporate values of excellence, good relationships, optimism, integrity, empowerment and fun, committed to cultivating a positive company culture and dedicated to advocating for a diverse and inclusive work environment across the organization.
• Adheres to all company and department guidelines and operational processes, including incident management, change management, and knowledge management protocols; possesses basic knowledge of risk management practices and maintains vigilant adherence to cyber and privacy requirements; ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information in alignment with organizational standards and regulatory mandates.
• Skilled in cultivating strategic relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders—including C-suite executives, department heads, and IT teams—to ensure alignment of IT solutions and services with organizational goals and foster cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Takes full ownership of project delivery from initiation through completion, using effective time management techniques to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and ensure progress aligns with established plans, timelines, and budgets. Drives execution with a focus on timely, cost-effective outcomes that support organizational objectives.
• Acts as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Effectively manage conflicts and disagreements within the project team. Employ mediation and negotiation skills to find common ground and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather requirements, provide project updates, and manage expectations. Effectively communicates project statuses and addresses concerns of stakeholders.
• Leads critical project decision-making processes with transparency and alignment to objectives, ensuring decisions are well-documented and effectively communicated. Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, collaborating with teams to identify practical resolutions that keep projects moving forward.
• Leads change management efforts for IT projects, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to operations. Ensures all project activities comply with established technology and quality standards, supporting consistency, reliability, and long-term success.
• Effectively allocates and manages project resources to maximize efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates agility in engaging the right individuals and expertise to address challenges, collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project momentum and success.
• Facilitates meetings effectively to ensure that they are productive, focused, and achieve their intended goals. Establishes clear objectives and ensures that participants know what the meeting aims to accomplish, which topics will be discussed, and what decisions need to be made. Summarizes action items, responsibilities, and deadlines and ensures that everyone understands their roles and what needs to be accomplished before the next meeting. If the meeting involves addressing challenges or making decisions, facilitate a structured discussion that allows for input from different perspectives and leads to actionable solutions.
• Effectively manages project budgets by maintaining detailed budget breakdowns that include key financial information and metrics. Communicates budget status regularly to stakeholders through reports and meetings. Provide updates on actual spending, remaining budget, and any significant budget-related developments.
• Maintains organized, up-to-date project documentation within Box, ensuring all relevant materials are properly stored and accessible. Serves as the primary administrator for Monday.com project boards, keeping statuses current to enable transparency, collaboration, and informed decision-making across teams and stakeholders.

Benefits

• Best-in-class benefits with affordable employee contribution levels
• Paid time off, including vacation time, 12 paid holidays and 80 hours of sick time annually
• 401(k) match with immediate vesting
• Ability to purchase company stock at a 15% discount
• 24 paid volunteer hours and employer charitable match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Career-development resources
• Comprehensive wellness program including Calm Health and ClassPass memberships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees