IT Project Manager II

Spencer's and Spirit Halloween•Egg Harbor Township, NJ

About The Position

We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: “Life’s a Party, We’re Makin’ It Fun!” and “So Much Fun It’s Scary!” At Spencer’s and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all. One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it’s developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness. The IT Project Manager oversees the planning, execution, and delivery of technology-based projects, ensuring they align with organizational goals and meet quality standards. The successful candidate will coordinate project teams, manage resources, mitigate risks, and communicate with stakeholders to ensure the successful implementation of IT initiatives within specified timeframes and budgets.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business, plus three to five years of experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to facilitate clear and concise communication of objectives, plans, status, and results, emphasizing essential key points
Solutions-oriented with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions
Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle
Excellent leadership and team-building skills; demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment and influence at all levels
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across organizations to deliver optimal outcomes for complex programs
Ability to intuitively gauge a project's scope and the team's ability to execute well
Strong experience with MS Project and Visio

Nice To Haves

PMP certification preferred

Responsibilities

Drive cross-functional execution of multi-departmental efforts consisting of multiple programs, often with non-aligned schedules and deliverables from requirements to delivery
Assess opportunities for process optimization and project management enhancement, and execute actionable steps for implementation
Ensure that the project is delivered on time, with high quality, within budget, and in accordance with stated business and technical objectives
Hold team members accountable for their commitments, milestones, resources, and deliverables and ensure that requirements are met
Anticipate and proactively identify, document, and manage key program risks and resource constraints. As necessary, propose appropriate mitigation and contingency plans across multiple programs
Document and communicate objectives, plans, status, issues, and risks efficiently to team members, stakeholders, and senior management
Conduct regular and "as needed" program and cross-functional team meetings as a component of the program operating mechanisms to update status and identify and resolve issues