It’s love. Not work.

Taubman might be a real estate investment trust, but it’s so much more to its talented team. It’s a place where careers start, and last, for those who love retail, thrive on winning and want to push the envelope -- daily.

Our company values are showcased in the lobby of our main office and our steadfast connection to them is embodied in our daily work They are our north star when we are successful and our anchor when we need to re-center ourselves.

At Taubman, we believe with every fiber of our being that the right team can achieve anything. We know we are expected to bring it – and we do. So, whether it’s an opportunity in leasing, marketing, information technology, accounting, finance or another area that brings you here, if what we’re saying resonates, we’d love to hear from you….

Just remember at Taubman, its love, not work.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager of Technology Programs.........

Responsible for leading and managing technology projects for our corporate office and shopping centers. Responsibilities include working with a cross-functional team to deliver projects on time, on budget, and per the agreed to scope. The ideal candidate will have a customer service focus, proven experience managing vendor partners, the ability to handle critical issues in real-time, and contain problem solving capabilities.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include…

• Follow Taubman Program Management Methodology; establish plans, projects and programs for assigned technology initiatives
  • Create business case and identify business benefits for the project
  • Manage projects from vendor sourcing to RFP to project completion with benefit realization
  • Lead vendor selections, contract negotiations, adherence to technology standards developed by Taubman
  • Provide training (where applicable) and production support documentation
  • Manage project budgets, forecast and receivables

Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure everyone is appropriately engaged in the project delivery

• Vendor management & focus on continuous improvement
  • Streamlines current processes with internal and external stakeholders as needed
  • Facilitates process re-engineering initiatives and documents current state and future state process
  • Works with assigned business stakeholders to identify business needs and translate those needs into documented requirements
• Strategic planning
  • Assist with establishing roadmaps in partnership with PMO and IT Leadership
  • Attend conferences, provide white papers, understand, and provide insight on technical opportunities relevant to our business
  • Assist in quarterly project prioritization process, ensuring we’re focused on the most value-add work

The ideal candidate will have…

• Bachelor's Degree in Information Technology or similar field is required or equivalent education and experience
• PMI Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Minimum of 5 to 10 years of increasingly responsible technical project management and vendor management experience
• Account and Vendor management skills
• Strong negotiations skills
• Excellent analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Experience working cross functionally with various groups and departments (internally as well as externally)
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to thrive in a challenging, fast-paced work environment
• Understanding of infrastructure communications, products, services, and systems
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Proven track record in solving problems and building solutions
• Strong business acumen with ability to present to senior leadership
• Must work well under pressure with proven expertise in managing multiple fast-track projects concurrently.

Essential Physical Requirements/Working Environment

• Ability to use a computer for long periods of time
• Must be able to sit for extended periods of time
• Ability to handle documents and files
• Ability to work well with others
• Must be able to work under short-term deadlines and work under stress
• Must be able to occasionally lift up to 10 pounds
• Occasional travel is required up to 10%, must have the ability to travel internationally

Our employees thrive with a rewarding work environment, competitive pay and outstanding benefits!