Role/Title:

Digital Agile Program Manager Self Checkout

Job Location:

Job Overview:

Client is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead the implementation of Clients Self checkout initiative within our digital product portfolio. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of Agile/Scrum methodologies and proven experience in managing cross-functional teams to deliver large-scale digital (hardware) projects. The Program Manager will be responsible for defining and executing the project plan, managing stakeholders, and ensuring successful delivery of the Self Checkout Initiative in alignment with business objectives

Primary Technology Experience Required/Yrs of Experience:

Bachelors/4 Year Degree (minimum); Master s degree a plus

3-6 years of experience

Required Skill:

Digtial PM roles/responsibilities

E2E planning

o Work closely with the product and technical team to develop a detailed project plan of all milestones, dependencies, etc. to ensure on-time delivery of product (includes development, operations, hardware, etc.)

o Work with Cross-functional teams and vendors as additional inputs into the plan

o Maintain and drive the E2E Plan with the team driving accountability across all parties to meet deliverables

o Maintain Dependencies between work streams, other 7-Eleven programs and manage them

o Re-plan (if needed) as team pivot strategy or when priorities change based on learnings (from tests)

o Maintain/Update Visual detailed program plan, refresh command center on a regular basis

Communication

o Ensure product, tech & UX teams are on track and meeting needs, escalate as needed

o Work with product and technical leads and report on release plan progress

o Manage ongoing status reports

E2E Execution

o Coordinate and manage the roll-out of self checkout across both 7-Eleven and Speedway banner stores, including verification of installation, status updates, and coordinating any issues

o Coordinate and manage any technical issues that may arise in the field reviewing dashboards and ensuring that stores are receiving the right level of support

Risks/Issue Management - Build/Maintain Risk/issue logs specifically for product development,

Action items: Maintain action items log, follow-up on action items

Resource planning : Work with product and Tech leaders, Maintain the resource plan

Help product leaders with budget management

Secondary Technology Experience Required/Yrs of Experience:

Desired Competencies:

Bachelors/4 Year Degree minimum

Advanced skills in MS Powerpoint, Excel

Experience with Smartsheet is a plus.

Strong leadership and management skills

Excellent interpersonal skills

Strong relationship building skills and ability to drive a project forward

The ability to find innovative ways to resolve problems.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Organization is critical for full scale management

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Experience working with cross-functional teams and managing stakeholders

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities in a fast-paced environment