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Role Description

PMIII / Manager will have extensive knowledge of the EPMO function and department processes. This role will partner with the VP of EPMO in developing standards, processes, and tools used for effective project scheduling and to set/manage quality targets. PMIII / Manager will help establish data collection and reporting processes to capture key metrics of project activities. This role will be responsible for reporting on the EPMO project portfolio and provide managerial oversight, guiding and directing the work, staff, and operations of this functional area.

• Monitor project scope, costs, schedules, staffing, communications, outside vendors, and contractual deliverables.
• Lead and manage high visibility projects/programs with little day-to-day guidance from VP of EPMO.
• Direct an assigned team of resources to fulfill approved organizational strategic projects.
• Utilize the appropriate project delivery methodology (i.e. standard waterfall, agile).
• Ensure that assigned resources adhere to the selected methodology.
• Manage scope definition, planning, regular status reporting, risk/mitigation, and collaboration with leaders and subject matter experts.
• Provide guidance, support, and coaching to Project Managers on the team.
• Indirectly supervise external resources including contract talent, programmers, and consultants.

Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience in managing complex medium-large scale programs/projects involving multiple cross-functional disciplines and/or geographical regions.
• Extensive experience in delivering projects through the full project life cycle.
• Experience in operational efficiency initiatives.
• Experience in integrated business applications solutions development, testing, and implementation.
• Experience working in a high-level collaborative environment and promoting a teamwork mentality.
• Comprehensive knowledge of resource management planning and execution methodologies.
• Strong demonstrated knowledge of quality planning, quality control, and quality improvement models and techniques.
• Strong knowledge of delivery systems and process interdependencies and connectivity of Retail channels.
• A thorough understanding of operations, business processes, systems development lifecycle, project/organization change management.
• Strong project management skills and understanding of project planning techniques and methodologies.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and orally.
• Effective team building and demonstrated ability to empower, coach, and mentor.
• Strong presentation, interpersonal skills with all levels of staff, time management, and organizational skills.
• Professional Project Management Certification (PMP or similar designation).

Requirements

• Ability to produce detailed project plans, project dependencies, resource plans, and cost estimates.
• Strong problem-solving ability.
• Strong vendor management and contract negotiation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to assess project implementation readiness and managerial courage to identify project as “No Go.”
• Ability to plan, develop, and implement effective problem and change management strategies.
• Drive for results.
• Build and maintain relationships by engaging business leaders to establish credibility, solve problems, build consensus, and achieve objectives.
• Must be able to learn, understand, and apply new technologies.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off
• Training Provided
• Tuition Reimbursement