Project Manager, IT

Skechers•Manhattan Beach, CA

About The Position

Skechers USA’s Information Technology group is looking for a Project Manager for Information Technology group to fill a position overseeing technology projects with Skechers, USA. This person will be responsible for all aspects of project management for the project portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure consistency with Skechers, USA technology standards and processes. Standard project management utilizing best practices for an on time, on schedule delivery. The candidate will execute project management methodology, operational execution while partnering with the Information Technology team.

Requirements

Experience with the unique issues and needs of Enterprise Application projects
Proven ability to execute high-profile, multi-million dollar projects and to provide thought leadership to the organization
Demonstrated excellence in communications (verbal and written), presentation, financial management, analytical and customer focused skills
Experience in managing projects with teams both on and/or offshore
Proven track record working with both technical & functional teams
Able to document and communicate progress against plans, taking corrective action as necessary
Able to review project deliverables for completeness, quality, and compliance with established project standards
Expertise in managing client relationships and negotiating changes to commitments/requirements
Experience with formal SDLC and business analysis methodologies
Ability to work well with technical and non-technical resources
Able to take strategic direction from management and participate in strategic planning activities throughout the lifetime of the project
Has a “can-do” attitude and able to see tasks through to completion with minimal guidance

Responsibilities

Developing the project plan, which includes staffing, responsibilities, and scheduling
Partnering with the I.T. team to define team member roles and expectations, and ensuring timely feedback
Ensuring that project resources are used effectively
Creation and management of project plans, risk mitigation plans, communication plans, resource requirements, project costs and all other project management-related documentation
Development and/or review of estimates and estimating assumptions for the project’s schedule, effort, and cost using established estimating models, best practices, and past experience
Performing day-to-day management of all phases of the project including requirements gathering, design, development, test, and deployment
Coordinating all project activities with business owners/stakeholders and other support, technical infrastructure, and application teams
Communicating frequently with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and analysis of requirements that might impact strategic direction
Collaborating closely with the business owners/stakeholders and technical teams to identify and document detailed requirements, process flows, and data sources
Review and manage all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process
Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined points in the process to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations
Balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks
Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned

Benefits

Equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.
Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.

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