IT Project Manager II

Ross Stores•Dublin, CA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The IT PM Project Manager II position is accountable for delivery of medium to high complexity projects. This position plans, initiates and manages medium to high complexity store technology projects with medium to large sized cross-functional teams. The Project Manager II 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 II interfaces with members of their project team(s), Advisory Group members, Steering committee and other IT and business stakeholders as well as vendor resources and vendor leadership as required). The Project Manager II works independently to organize and structure their own work, while providing vision, direction, training and coaching to project team members including Project Analyst(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 $129,100 – $220,600. 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 equivalent experience
7+ 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
Vendor contract negotiation and management
Influence and 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

Lead large programs with detailed knowledge of various delivery methodologies
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
Drafts and delivers reports and presentations that enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on plan and changes
Collaborates with IT Contracts and vendor on contracts management, to review statement of work, address callouts from Legal
Leads vendor contracting and ongoing vendor management
Leads through the Capital Funding process managing large budgets/forecasts
Leads medium to large project teams communicating project vision coordinating team actions on project activities; and flow of additional team members on and off the team as needed
Builds team capability through training, coaching and mentoring
Executes stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project working relationships and to ensure 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
Leads direct report(s), including performance management, coaching and development and engagement activities
Manages third party project teams, effectively onboarding them and allocating them on tasks
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 generates new ideas to guide continuous improvements
Conducts assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified
Leads post-project reviews and identification of lessons learned
Maintains external accreditations and stays current on relevant tools and best practices in project management through continuing professional development.