Senior IT Project Manager, Supply Chain

PetSmart • Phoenix, AZ

5d • Hybrid

About The Position

Is your passion to lead technical programs that deliver solutions, focused on supporting a growing and dynamic business? Do you love pets and want to join your experience with enabling systems that help PetSmart be the trusted partner of Pet Parents and their pets? PetSmart is looking for an experienced Technology Project Manager who will provide leadership and direction with an emphasis on supply chain distribution, transportation, and direct to customer fulfillment services. This role will be accountable for working with cross-functional teams to implement and deliver solutions aligned with PetSmart s strategic objectives. The Project Manager will oversee typical areas of project management such as project planning and coordination, communication, budget, schedule, and risks, while ensuring organized and managed change.

Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years experience with industry standard applications and technologies, leading the implementation of highly complex systems and business capabilities
• Strong Financial Acumen required
• Project budget responsibilities, experience managing over $1 million dollar plus budgets
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and relationship building skills
• Proficient in project management discipline and tools; MS Project, MS Office Suite, JIRA, Confluence
• PMP, CSM or other certifications with demonstrable application desired

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field preferred, and 5+ years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• 3+ years experience with supply chain or fulfillment applications and technologies

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate abilities as a team leader; lead teams to create an atmosphere of trust
• Seek diverse views to encourage improvement and innovation
• Provide guidance to a team of associate and contract Engineers, System Analysts, QA and business team members
• Develop strong relationships within IT and the business
• Develop vendor partnerships supporting project delivery
• Adapt to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines
• Defuse tension among project team should it arise
• Provide project management support for one or more projects
• Participate in early forecast activities to estimate staffing and effort to scope projects
• Support definition of project governance structure
• Plan / Participate in Project Leadership / Steering Committee meetings
• Anticipate risks, drive contingency planning, and resolve roadblocks
• Responsible for the overall delivery of technical environments supporting highly complex, cross-functional projects impacting the enterprise
• Accountable for scope, schedule, financials review, financial tracking and communication management
• Understand and advocate best practices in high-level system designs
• Provide leadership and direction in the design, development, support, and implementation of business capabilities as it relates to technical delivery
• Participate in the development and sustainability of Project Management Frameworks
• Manage day-to-day budget for assigned projects
• May drive contracts/SOWs, oversee budgets; review expenditures and partner to analyze variances
• Learn business and technical area supporting to help give guidance on appropriate priorities and criticalities

Benefits

• Pet-friendly environment , bring your pets to work and enjoy the on-site dog park!
• On-Site Events & Adoptions , enjoy community-building opportunities, including pet adoption days, seasonal celebrations, family events, art events, & holiday festivals
• Top Dog gym with equipment, fitness classes, massage therapists, personal trainers, and wellness spaces
• Sit & Stay Café serving fresh breakfast and lunch options, snacks, & more
• Lil Paws NAEYC-accredited onsite childcare facility providing high-quality early education
• Paid Volunteer Opportunities to spend time doing good for causes close to heart
• Print Center and Business Services , Dry Cleaning, Mother's Rooms, Sustainable Infrastructure & more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees