Job Description
One of Insight Global's major retail clients is seeking an IT Program Manager for Merchandising, where you will drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives that support and enhance merchandising operations. Your role will focus on managing multiple complex IT projects related to merchandise systems, processes, and integrations. You will provide leadership and direction to junior team members, both employees and contractors, ensuring their project tasks align with merchandise and IT strategic objectives and IT best practices. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including merchants, planners, allocations, operations, and IT stakeholders, you will gather and analyze business requirements specific to merchandising needs, develop comprehensive project plans, and oversee the seamless integration of technology solutions. Additionally, you will mentor project managers, facilitate their professional development, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts for merchandise project management methodologies within IT.
A Day In The Life:
-Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs (25%)
-Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements (25%)
-Develop program plans and ensure the integration of project deliverables (20%)
-Oversee program budgeting, cost estimation, financial tracking, and reporting (10%)
-Mentor project managers and assist in their professional growth (10%)
-Participate in the continuous improvement of project management practices (5%)
-Perform risk assessments and manage project risks (5%)
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Required Skills & Experience
Education:
-Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
Licenses/Certification/Registration:
-Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
-7+ years of experience in project management or management consulting.
-Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
-Proficiency in risk management and stakeholder engagement.
-Excellent analytical and communication skills.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.