IT Project Manager I

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

13h•Hybrid

About The Position

GENERAL PURPOSE: The IT Project Manager position is accountable for delivery of IT projects. This position plans, initiates and manages low to medium complexity store technology projects with IT and Business facing teams. The Project Manager establishes and maintains project governance, workplan, resource plan and budget. They monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met and maintain project documentation and traceability. The Project Manager interfaces with members of their project team(s), Advisory Group members and other IT and business stakeholders as well as vendor resources. The Project Manager works independently to organize and structure their own work, while providing vision, direction, training and coaching to project team members including third-party partners and Project Lead(s). The role is responsible for continuing professional development to ensure they are following appropriate PM practices and staying current on relevant technology, processes and tools. The base salary range for this role is $109,900 – $187,450. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business, Information Systems or Computer Science or related experience required
5+ years of experience leading project planning and executions in a medium to large company
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills; effective listener
Strong knowledge of POS systems, retail hardware/software, and retail store technologies.
Resourcefulness - identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with individuals at different organizational levels
Negotiation: able to obtain consensus between two or more internal or external parties with different interests
Proven organization skills: ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in an environment with competing demands
Strong MS Office skills – Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft One Drive and Visio. Adept at learning technologies, tools and processes.
Knowledge of PMO tools such as OnePlan, Primavera, Planview
Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project delivery methodologies

Nice To Haves

Project Management Certification such as PMP, PBA, CSM

Responsibilities

Manages the production of project and workstream plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized and resourced
Plans and leads analysis and stakeholder consultation to agree on project scope and deliverables
Plans and coordinates the identification of requirements, document and manage requirements throughout the project; and coordinate verification of achievement
Identifies risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating where appropriate
Collaborates with IT Contracts and vendor on contracts management, to review statement of work, address callouts from Legal and obtaining signatures in a timely manner
Coordinates with Vendors on contracts, pricing, and the delivery of solutions and technologies
Responsible for maintaining the ongoing relationship with existing Vendors, as well as onboarding of new Vendors as required
Synthesizes information to aid in dissemination to key stakeholders, the planning of projects, and suggest appropriate courses of action
Attends and coordinates attendance of meetings to ensure the successful alignment of team members and accomplish project goals
Central point of escalation for vendor engagement as needed
Drafts and delivers reports and presentations that enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on plan and changes
Leads project team communications including project vision coordinating team actions on project activities; and flow of additional team members on and off the team as needed
Builds the capability of the project team through training, coaching, and mentoring
Executes stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project working relationships and to ensure that stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met
Identifies, acquires, and manages the resources (physical and human) for the project
Manages project resourcing, including staffing costs, forecasts and variances to ensure effective resource utilization
At conclusion of project, provides appropriate documentation and training to enable successful transition to business
Identifies and records lessons learned to inform future project activity
Reviews existing operations and generate new ideas to guide continuous improvements
Conducts assurance reviews within the project, facilitates the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and takes appropriate action to resolve any issues identified
Leads post-project reviews and identification of lessons learned
Develops own capabilities engaging in development planning activities as well as formal and informal training and coaching
Develops and stays current on relevant tools and best practices in project management as well as understanding of relevant technology, regulation, and industry best practices