Job Description:
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Technical Project Manager II is responsible to plan, budget, oversee and document all aspects of assigned projects. PM II will be assigned various sized projects of moderate to high complexity. It is necessary to work closely with project sponsors to maintain alignment to the scope, direction, and phasing of each project. The incumbent will facilitate project scoping and provide a breakdown of the timeline and budget, potential barriers associated with the project. Coordination and cooperation with other support departments may be required.
Key deliverables include: creating high level and detailed project plans, resource time reporting, project status and risk/issue resolution. Will provide project status updates to stakeholders and the project team regularly. Identifies risks and works to mitigate or eliminate risk factors. May receive support from more senior, or more experienced staff members as needed. Strong communication, influencing skills and ability to drive accountability required to maintain cohesion between stakeholders and team members through project status, meeting facilitation and in person and virtual communications. Must be a strong independent contributor with the ability to manage a portfolio of projects and store rollouts, while mentoring other PMs.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
55% - Project Management & Delivery

• Provide quality project management for projects of moderately sized efforts using the Les Schwab PMLC standards and best practices
• Facilitation throughout the project, including project team collaboration, project plan oversight, issue/risk management, communication to all stakeholders, financial reporting and performance
• Project escalations that adhere to established governance criteria to escalate issues and risks in a timely manner
• Ensure that project status, issues and successes are communicated to project team, stakeholders, sponsors, steering committee and all levels of management and documented appropriately
• Manage portfolio of projects, mentor PMs and ensure rollout alignment

30% - Project Planning

• With Portfolio Lead oversight, work with the business and stakeholders to finalize the charter, schedule, budget, resource plan, and stakeholder assessment.
• Work with the Portfolio Lead to procure external resources, coordinate internal resource needs with managers, contract management, plan and lead project kick-offs
• With Portfolio Lead oversight, select and employ the methodology that best fits the objectives and outcomes of the project using Les Schwab specific methods, templates and tools that will be flexible to support approved methodologies (i.e. waterfall, agile, etc.)

10% - Support Continuous Improvement

• Stay abreast of new trends and technologies in the field of project management
• Assist in the evaluations of technology to improve customer experience
• Participate in project management education programs to increase skills and knowledge

5% - Other duties as assigned
MINIMUM EDUCATION & SKILLS REQUIRED:
Educational/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent, relevant experience
• AND a minimum of five (5) years' of experience in moderately complex project management
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification is a plus and/or previous Big 5 experience

Required Technical Skills/Knowledge:

• Moderate experience of the concepts and processes required within project management methodologies, such as Project Management Life Cycle, or similar qualification
• Experience with technology solutions associated with project management such as Microsoft Project, SmartSheets, and/or comparative too
• Must have a strong business acumen and an ability to quickly learn and comprehend new concepts
• Strong analytical skills to analyze information, selecting what is significant, identify gaps, evaluate solutions and provide recommendation; handle interpret and evaluate information from a range of sources and in a variety of formats
• Experience with multiple development methodologies including at least two of the following: waterfall, iterative, agile, or Scrum
• Must have strong communication skills to work effectively with a variety of stakeholders, project team members and others involved with the project

BENEFITS:

• Annual profit-sharing bonus
• FREE medical option for employees
• Company-funded retirement plan - no cost to employee
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Hyrbid arrangements available (work 1-2 days/week from home)
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee discount

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions/primary responsibilities.This job description is not all inclusive and is subject to change. Additional duties, responsibilities, and tasks may be assigned, as necessary. Employment remains "AT WILL" at all times.