Manager, IT Project Management
About The Position
The Staff Project Manager leads and coordinates complex, cross-functional projects affecting technology systems, application development, business operations, facilities, and IT. The role manages project scope, schedules, budgets, resources, and risks to deliver measurable results aligned with company goals. It works with internal stakeholders, external vendors, IT teams, senior leadership, and department heads to balance business needs with IT capabilities and ensure successful implementation and post-go-live support. The position oversees multiple projects from initiation through closure, ensuring delivery in accordance with scope, budget, schedule, and VF PMO policies and best practices. It also supports continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and securing final project approvals.
Requirements
- At least seven years of experience managing enterprise technology projects, initiatives, and implementations.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Project, ServiceNow, or a similar planning tool.
- General understanding of information technology environments, including infrastructure, systems, and application software.
- Solid understanding of software development practices, methodologies, tools, and quality processes.
- Ability to maintain quality standards in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including communication at the C-suite level.
- Solid organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to multitask.
- Ability to collaborate with stakeholders to understand business needs, processes, and data sources.
- Ability to identify and coordinate cross-project dependencies.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in manufacturing, plant operations, commercial products, or supply chain.
- Technical experience with JDE, MuleSoft, and Snowflake.
- PMI or other project management experience and certifications.
- Bachelor’s degree preferred; an advanced degree is highly desirable.
Responsibilities
- Manage simultaneous technology, business, facilities, and IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to scope, budget, and schedule.
- Develop and manage project plans, schedules, resources, and budgets for IT initiatives.
- Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
- Monitor project progress, milestones, and risks to support successful delivery.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure clear communication and alignment on project objectives.
- Conduct regular project status meetings and provide routine updates to stakeholders and senior leadership on milestones, issues, risks, and achievements.
- Ensure adherence to VF PMO policies and best practices.
- Coordinate vendor selection and evaluation, including demonstrations, comparisons, and implementation timelines.
- Oversee project financials, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance against plan.
- Manage vendors and hold them accountable for delivery activities.
- Capture lessons learned, promote continuous improvement, and obtain final project approvals.
- Facilitate change requests and ensure approval and alignment on impacts to scope, schedule, and budget.
- Coordinate resources across IT, business units, external vendors, and contractors to support utilization and project success.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level presentations on project progress, outcomes, and strategic recommendations.
- Provide post-go-live support.
- Perform additional responsibilities as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, prescription, dental, and vision coverage beginning on the first day for eligible employees.
- Profit sharing and 401(k) matching after eligible criteria are met.
- Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
- Employee appreciation events.
- Employee assistance programs.
- Competitive compensation and career growth opportunities.
- Annual bonus based on the incentive program terms and conditions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
