Project Manager - Iseries

Project Manager

Issaquah, WA

Project manager to build end to end business solutions and to work with one of the leading retail organizations in the US.

The ideal candidate must possess a strong background in frontend and backend development technologies. The candidate must possess excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with domain experts and technical experts in the team

Roles:

• The Project Manager is a senior position that plays a key role in supporting critical & complex project functions in a fast-paced environment.
• This position is an exciting multi-faceted opportunity for candidates who are highly motivated to succeed, fast learners, influential, passionate about solving problems, and is a team players.
• The individual will be accountable for leading multiple large, complex initiatives from ideation to implementation, partnering with cross-functional teams to ensure that the project delivers according to customer needs all while maintaining a constant focus toward continuous improvement.
• Additional skills required are monitoring progress against strategic goals, measuring key metrics, communicating, and leading project teams as required to fulfill the responsibilities of the position.

Key Responsibilities:

• This position is responsible for the following: Collaborate within a cross-functional team of stakeholders such as Senior Leaders, System Architects, and Operations teams Support the Project teams in solving issues and mitigating risks with effective strategies and collaboration
• Produce Project roadmaps and supporting documentation
• Mentor and coach team members on best practices, lean thinking, and continuous improvement
• Active participation in problem analysis and resolution
• Prepare and present executive level presentations and communications
• Perform analysis of results and use data to derive conclusions.
• Communicate analysis to key stakeholders using a clear approach and recommendation of valid solutions
• Represent the Customer/Client broader Project management community discussions and collaborative groups
• Recommends and implements policies, methodologies, tools, and processes for more effective project management.

Skills/Qualifications:

• Strong communication skills
• Focus on metrics relevant to business growth and providing value to our customers
• Ability to perform structured qualitative and quantitative analysis Attention to detail and superior organization skills
• An ability to build relationships in all levels of the organization
• A Lean strategic thinker who values partnerships based on trust, sustainable throughput of value, innovation and relentless improvement
• An open mind to learn and adapt to improving the team every day

Experience and Education:

• 10+ years of project and project management experience in high growth, complex environment
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent required, Master's degree or equivalent preferred.
• Certification through PMI or other recognized Project Management educational institute or equivalent preferred.
• Experience working in Microsoft Technologies and Azure Experience working in an Agile environment Experience engaging directly with Senior Leadership
• Experience in a high-volume production environment involving many transactions is a plus
• Customer-facing project management and team leadership experience is required
• Experience leading analytical resources on projects and providing expertise in business development processes is preferred.
• Experience or background in technology projects, including best practices implementation.
• Experience or background in strategic enterprise-wide implementations including Change Management Other Knowledge.

Skills, Abilities or Certifications:

• Expert communication skills with ability to distill and relay key information to executives.
• Experience in the use of multiple methodologies, including but not limited to Agile, SAFe frameworks. PMI Certification.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies, techniques, and tools required.
• Ability to prioritize multiple assignments and projects, ability to work independently and maintain self-motivation, strong interpersonal skills, and oral and written communication skills required.

Proven experience in all aspects of Project Management including:

• Project Scope Management, Project Planning, Project Resource Management, Project Cost Management, Project Issue/Risk Management
• Strong knowledge of Microsoft Office products required including Microsoft Project.
• Strong understanding of Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) Knowledge of industry technologies preferred