Project Manager - Retail Projects

Job Description:

The Project Manager is responsible for providing direct support to strategic initiatives that span multiple departments and add value to the organization. This role involves overseeing the complete project management lifecycle for various projects, managing stakeholder relationships, and ensuring that project objectives align with the organization’s goals.

Responsibilities:

• Supports the entire project management lifecycle of multiple moderately complex projects from initiation through completion.
• Coordinates and communicates project plans and articulates roles, project goals, and timelines, while incorporating project lifecycle models.
• Carries out project support functions as needed.
• Creates, tracks, and adjusts project budgets to ensure projects are completed within financial parameters.
• Presents compiled research and analytical support to project sponsors and ensures buy-in from internal departments.
• Administers team logistics, including but not limited to team meetings, conference calls, meeting minutes, action items, and basic follow up items.
• Develops and maintains relationships between departments and internal stakeholders within the company.
• Manages expectations for the project sponsors, internal customers, teams and vendors.
• Provides continual follow up to ensure internal customer satisfaction.
• Demonstrates conflict management skills with the ability to identify, address, and resolve disputes effectively between project teams.
• Proactively identifies and resolves conflicts within project teams, ensuring timely and effective resolution.
• Oversees and defines project measures of success.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from 4-year College or University; a focus on industrial engineering, finance, business communications, or related field preferred.
• 2-4 years’ experience within a business, consulting, or analytical role preferred; a focus on engineering, finance, management, information systems and/or business-related field preferred.
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office, proficiency in Excel, Visio, and preferred.
• Proficiency in project management software, specifically SmartSheet preferred.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• PMP or other relevant certification is a plus.