IT Project Manager (Retail & PO's) (Not more than 13 years of total exp.)
100% remote working daily est hours
Must have Retail POS, disaster recover and cyber security
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Delivery Ownership
• Define and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive execution against critical path and ensure accountability across cross-functional teams
• Manage scope, schedule, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Risk & Issue Management
• Identify, assess, and actively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
• Drive mitigation strategies and escalate appropriately to maintain timeline integrity
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts impacting delivery
Governance & Execution Leadership
• Lead governance processes including Architecture Review Board, PMO reviews, and funding approvals
• Ensure all deliverables meet internal standards, compliance, and approval requirements
• Drive stage-gate processes and ensure readiness for key decision points
Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project communication and execution status
• Deliver clear, concise updates to senior IT leadership and business stakeholders
• Align technical and non-technical teams on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Vendor & Financial Management
• Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, and contractual milestones
• Oversee budget tracking, forecasting, and financial performance of projects
• Ensure alignment between vendor delivery and internal program objectives
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead coordination across IT, Security, Finance, Architecture, and business teams
• Drive alignment and execution across multiple parallel workstreams
• Influence without authority to ensure progress and accountability
What This Role Is
• Full ownership of project delivery and execution
• Accountable for timelines, outcomes, and stakeholder alignment
• A leadership role driving infrastructure transformation initiatives
• A decision-making partner to senior IT leadership
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Must have retail industry experience, prior experience with store technology projects (POS, self-checkout, in store tablets etc)
• Prior experience managing cybersecurity projects (disaster recovery initiatives, gap remediation efforts)
• Strong experience managing cross-functional, multi-workstream initiatives
• Deep understanding of project governance, risk management, and delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with ServiceNow Portfolio Management, preferred.
• Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project tracking tool experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex dependencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
Must have Retail POS, disaster recover and cyber security
Key Responsibilities
Program & Project Delivery Ownership
• Define and manage detailed project plans, timelines, milestones, and deliverables
• Drive execution against critical path and ensure accountability across cross-functional teams
• Manage scope, schedule, and dependencies to ensure successful delivery outcomes
Risk & Issue Management
• Identify, assess, and actively manage risks, issues, and dependencies
• Drive mitigation strategies and escalate appropriately to maintain timeline integrity
• Resolve cross-functional conflicts impacting delivery
Governance & Execution Leadership
• Lead governance processes including Architecture Review Board, PMO reviews, and funding approvals
• Ensure all deliverables meet internal standards, compliance, and approval requirements
• Drive stage-gate processes and ensure readiness for key decision points
Stakeholder Management & Communication
• Serve as the primary point of accountability for project communication and execution status
• Deliver clear, concise updates to senior IT leadership and business stakeholders
• Align technical and non-technical teams on priorities, timelines, and deliverables
Vendor & Financial Management
• Manage vendor relationships, deliverables, and contractual milestones
• Oversee budget tracking, forecasting, and financial performance of projects
• Ensure alignment between vendor delivery and internal program objectives
Cross-Functional Leadership
• Lead coordination across IT, Security, Finance, Architecture, and business teams
• Drive alignment and execution across multiple parallel workstreams
• Influence without authority to ensure progress and accountability
What This Role Is
• Full ownership of project delivery and execution
• Accountable for timelines, outcomes, and stakeholder alignment
• A leadership role driving infrastructure transformation initiatives
• A decision-making partner to senior IT leadership
Qualifications:
• 5+ years of Project Management experience.
• Must have retail industry experience, prior experience with store technology projects (POS, self-checkout, in store tablets etc)
• Prior experience managing cybersecurity projects (disaster recovery initiatives, gap remediation efforts)
• Strong experience managing cross-functional, multi-workstream initiatives
• Deep understanding of project governance, risk management, and delivery frameworks
• Familiarity with ServiceNow Portfolio Management, preferred.
• Smartsheet, Jira, or similar project tracking tool experience preferred.
• Experience managing budgets, vendors, and complex dependencies
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills