Project Manager

Job Description
Project Manager

• Contract Duration 10+ months
• Pay rate up to $87.59/hr

• Accountable for delivering new capabilities that drive business results on one or more medium to large-sized, moderately to highly complex IT projects and/or programs from initialization through project close.
• The Project Manager leads projects through the defined solution delivery process (SDP).
• Effectively partners and influences in order to deliver scalable, optimized solutions.
• The Project Manager leads project and/or program activities and reports on status to ensure that assigned projects are completed on time, within the approved budget, and provide desired business value.
• Assigns priorities for and coordinates the activities of project staff.
• Defines project quality and success criteria.
• Supervises multiple, concurrent tasks and properly assesses priorities of assigned activities.
• Responsible for the project and/or program plan, work breakdown structure, and identified critical path.
• Responsible for timely and effective project communications including stakeholder and sponsor interactions, meeting management, and reporting.
• Complies with Sarbanes Oxley and PCI.
• Manages project change control process with business sponsor ensuring any requested changes to scope are reviewed to assess the impact on schedule, cost, and resources.
• Creates strategies for risk mitigation and contingency planning.
• Plans and schedules project and/or program deliverables, goals, and milestones.
• Directs and oversees project and/or program team.
• Performs peer document assessments.
• Furthers the adoption of project management standards and contributes to the PM community of practice.
• Accountable for job performance and project delivery of all direct reports, if applicable.
• Coaches, mentors, and develops direct reports, if applicable.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Recommends solution approach to projects and/or programs during initialization.
• Makes decisions and recommendations on policy changes, resource requirements, project schedules, solution options, and project budgets.
• Makes decisions on escalated issues.
• May be assigned to lead a group of PM I level associates (3+) and/or third parties
• May be accountable for providing line management to a group of PMs (3+) who will manage other projects.
• Operates in a matrixed environment. Assigns and monitors tasks for project resources.
• Accountable for project financials, including baselines, forecasting, reporting, and reconciliation
• Bachelor's degree in Technology, Business Administration, Engineering, Information Technology, or liberal arts.
• Evidence of continuous learning (e.g. relevant certifications )
• 8 plus years of related work experience

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

• Our client is a Fortune 500 company and the leading off-price apparel and home fashion retailer in the U.S. and worldwide. At the end of 2020, the Company had more than 4,500 stores in nine countries, four e-commerce sites, and approximately 320,000 Associates. With offices, stores, and distribution centers around the world, there is a breadth of opportunities with this company.
• The company strives for an inclusive workplace where they value their diversity of thought, background, and experience; and are engaged with the mission to provide value to our customers. They remain committed to acting as a responsible corporate citizen by investing in their employees and their communities, being mindful of their impact on the environment, and operating their businesses ethically.