Project Manager II - Technical Project and Program Management

Provides project management support to internal teams as well as expert analysis and risk and recommendation strategies to Clients
Manages the development of multiple concepts and projects, running on multiple seasons, ensuring objectives, budget and timelines are met, and ensuring on-time delivery of IT solutions
Prepares project plans, estimates milestones and delivery schedules and removes obstacles on multiple concurrent IT projects
Communicates with clients to help coordinate their requirements with all the stakeholders
Delivers solutions by researching, planning, communicating, and coordinating across the IT team and other departments
Collaborates with internal teams to ensure clear communication, optimization of processes, on-time deliveries
Champions delivery frameworks and methodologies; organizes resources and manages communication and interaction
Acts as the key point of communication for Project leaders, Clients, and other stakeholders on projects
Provides technical coaching and guidance to Project Managers I and Project Coordinators
Supports in the development of supplier specifications, supports the contractual negotiations and manages the execution of the plans outlined in the contracts
Works closely with business owners to ensure technologies developed support or solve the business need; works closely with technologists to ensure that business priorities, goals and objectives are clear
Effectively governs the project management life-cycle though by implementing suitable project management principles such as PDLC, PMBoK, SDLC etc
Manages engagement with external consultants and other outsourced resources that perform work associated with items such as material handling equipment, warehouse and business systems, building modifications and other various services
Promotes continuous improvement of processes and methodologies used in fulfilling responsibilities and contributes to refinement of program management methodology
Assists with overall financial direction for the projects to manage the development of budgets, controls and measurements to monitor project progress