As part of the IT function, the Project Manager is responsible for developing and managing organizational wide technology projects within time, scope and budget. You will address business needs by evaluating current business requirements and help Sport Clips identify the right technology and vendor solutions for the business. This role will manage multiple projects with differing timelines and objectives and will be interacting both with our internal Team Members and our Team Leader community in the field.
Responsibilities
Accountability to create & manage project plans including the creation of project milestones
Assist in the definition of project scope and objectives, involving all relevant stakeholders and ensuring technical feasibility
Develop comprehensive project plans to monitor and track progress
Defines project schedules, assigns project tasks to IT resources, and monitors progress
Measure project performance using appropriate tools and techniques
Monitors and manages the scope of multiple projects, including identifying bottlenecks that may affect the overall project timelines
Align project objectives with company goals, and ensure the IT project team is clear on objectives
Lead a formalized process of issue identification and resolution when required
Fosters open communication with Team Members, project, stakeholders and sponsors
Report and escalate to management when appropriate
Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation
Communicate timely metrics on key IT objectives for the organization on a predetermined schedule
Adhere to company policies and procedures
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Competencies
Proven experience with project management tools and methodologies; leveraging these tools to drive projects to meet milestones and budgets
Demonstrated aptitude for providing project management for large scale IT projects
Experience with managing multiple, critical, IT projects for the organization
Demonstrated skills in requirements gathering, resource organization, project/task prioritization and schedule development
Demonstrated critical thinking skills
Strong influencing skills, at all levels of an organization to include C-suite
Required Knowledge / Experience: SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE:
Ability to explain complex technical issues in a way that non-technical people may understand
The ability to work in a fast-paced environment, handle multiple tasks, and be adaptable to change.
Requires a unique combination of business acumen, technical expertise, leadership, and communication
Deep knowledge of IT processes and the common terminology that is used while working in an IT centric department
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills: must have team/collaboration experience
The ability to work independently and within a team
Excellent analytical and synthesis skills
Time management and prioritization
QUALIFICATIONS:
5 years of Project Manager experience
Project Management Certification or proven working experience in project management
B.S. degree in Computer Science, Engineering or equivalent field
Knowledge of point-of-sale software, is a plus