Sr. Project Manager

AutoZone•Elk Grove, CA

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Sr. Project Manager collaborates in delivering ALLDATA software and business projects on time, on target, and on budget. This position works in conjunction with the scrum master on Agile projects and is a single point of contact on non-Agile projects for communications and problem escalation. This position seeks methods to leverage resources and knowledge to benefit the customer and stakeholders.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience
Minimum of five years of project management experience in Business, Software Engineering, Information Systems or related field of study with proven ability to deliver results on large-scale projects is required
High-level of knowledge regarding Project Management methodology, tools and techniques, as well as Agile methodologies and practices
Effective communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution capabilities
Advanced understanding of corporate environment and objectives and ability to propose solutions for their achievement
Effective use of project methodology and continuous improvement of technical/team processes
Ability to run effective meetings and provide accurate & timely communications of objectives, progress, status and issues
Properly manages project timeline and financials including budget, cost, invoices, budget supplements, change orders, etc.

Responsibilities

Leverages project management and agile software development methodologies to significantly increase the frequency and timeliness of delivering new application capabilities.
Facilitates clear and consistent communication about schedule, tasks, resources, and budgets to ensure the optimal function of development teams in delivering new capabilities and non-development teams in delivering new business initiatives.
Communicates with management and team members and employs strong resolve to keep teams accountable to defined processes and agreed upon priorities.
Demonstrates strong planning, cost analysis, and capacity analysis skills to anticipate frequent customer and management course corrections.
Recommends process improvements, exceptional motivational skills to maintain team's focus and morale.
Works successfully with all levels of the organization internally and partners externally.
Partners effectively with the scrum master on full Agile projects and is capable of serving as scrum master and project manager on small Agile practices projects.
Acts as the primary interface with third party contractors and customers.
This position has direct reports.
Works with distribution channels to develop and execute pricing, packaging and promotional activities.