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Form of workLead a team of project managers to successfully deliver IT projects. Collaborate with IT leaders to implement and continuously improve Iterative and Agile project management practices that improve project outcomes. Maintain responsibility and accountability for successful delivery of projects that meet organizational goals and deliver business value.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Lead a team of project managers to ensure successful delivery of IT projects to deliver business value across technology and business functions
Develop a vision for improving the value created by the Program Management office by transforming and continuously improving services offered and implementing additional services that improve solution delivery
Collaborate with solution delivery teams and leadership to implement, standardize and improve project management processes across the IT department
Co-create and implement improvements and best practices that drive improved department outcomes (e.g., Agile, Lean, Dev Ops, etc.)
Coach and advise project managers and teams on the best application, implementation and utilization of project management approaches such as Scrum, Kanban, Agile, Lean, and Iterative Waterfall within a fast-paced, high tech environment
Coach project managers on how to improve soft-skills including facilitation, mediation, relationship-building, and improving team dynamics
Support successful delivery of projects, programs and the portfolio by improving prioritization, estimation, planning, scheduling, slotting and resourcing of projects
Maintain a broad knowledge of project management, solution delivery, quality assurance, hardware/infrastructure and IT operations practices such as Scrum, Kanban, Lean, SAFe, DevOps, ITIL, etc.
Manage project management personnel, including work allocation, training, and problem resolution; evaluate performance and make recommendations for personnel actions; motivate employees to achieve peak productivity and performance.
Identify and utilize the appropriate tools and techniques to manage programs and projects with varied characteristics, focusing on results over processes
Partner with IT and functional leadership to recover from impacts to projects and accommodate changing business needs.
SKILLS/EDUCATION/KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE/ABILITIES
Required:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent
Experience with project management tools, techniques, methodologies and processes
Experience with different types of technology solution delivery methodologies including Waterfall and Agile
Knowledge of software application development concepts and practices
Knowledge of information technology concepts and practices including networking, hardware, and infrastructure
Knowledge of quality assurance concepts and practices
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work in a dynamic and collaborative environment Excellent facilitation and mediation skills
Demonstrated capability for problem solving, decision making, sound judgment, assertiveness
Excellent oral and written communication skills as well as excellent presentation skills with ability to conduct presentations comfortably to large groups
Proven experience in providing service to internal stakeholders to achieve successful project outcomes
Advanced planning abilities, organizational skills, and problem solving abilities
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with technical and non-technical individuals
Ability to manage by influence using courage, sound judgement, trustworthiness, and candor
Desired:
Experience with Agile transformation, organizational change management, and/or process improvement initiatives
Experience in a similar role leading teams to deliver IT projects and solutions
Experience working in retail store operations or eCommerce
Experience in the auto parts industry
O’Reilly Auto Parts has a proven track record of growth and stability. O’Reilly is full of successful career stories and believes in a strong promote-from-within philosophy, encouraging you to grow your career along with the organization.
Total Compensation Package:
Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
Stock Purchase Plan & 401k with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
Opportunities for Career Growth
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Reasonable Accommodations: Qualified individuals with known disabilities may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act and certain state or local laws.
