Project Manager

A fast-growing retail company is seeking a highly motivated Project Manager to join their expanding team.

This is a contract role with a hybrid work arrangement based in Glen Rock, NJ.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and execution of technical projects from initiation to closure.


• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.


• Develop detailed project plans, schedules, and budgets to track progress and ensure timely delivery.


• Identify and allocate resources required for project execution.


• Manage project risks and issues and develop mitigation strategies.


• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and collaboration.


• Communicate project status, updates, and risks to stakeholders regularly.


• Conduct project reviews and retrospectives to identify lessons learned and areas for improvement.


• Conduct business analysis and evaluate stakeholder requirements as needed.


• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality standards.


• Provide leadership and mentorship to project team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, Engineering, or related field.


• Proven experience as a Technical Project Manager or similar role, managing complex technical projects from initiation to closure.


• Experience managing retail related projects, such as provisioning POS solutions, digital menu boards, customer self-checkouts, time clocks and software enhancements or implementations.


• Experience with business process improvement projects, Service level agreements, and IT support methodologies.


• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.


• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.


• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with tight deadlines, and shifting priorities.


• Strong problem-solving, decision-making and multi-tasking abilities.


• Experience working with cross-functional teams and stakeholders whether on-site or virtual.


• PMP or other project management certifications are a plus.


• Proficiency in project management software (MS Project, Proggio).


• Familiarity with Agile, Scrum, or other iterative development methodologies.


• Willingness to travel occasionally for project-related site visits, meetings, or team collaboration sessions.