Job Title: Project Manager II
Location: Dallas, TX 75234 or Pittsburgh, PA 15222 or Cleveland, OH 44136 or Birmingham, AL 35233 or Phoenix, AZ 85016
5 Days Onsite*
The candidate must be local to the locations listed and willing to work on a W2.
Roles and Responsibilities: Leading the team in multiple IT projects.
• Lead end-to-end execution of retail product development initiatives, from ideation through launch and post-release support
• Partner with stakeholders and business partners to deliver high-quality retail solutions
• Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals and customer experience strategies
• Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing priorities
• Drive Agile/Scrum best practices across project teams
• Facilitate key ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives
• Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs
• Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, influencing without direct authority
• Mentor junior project managers and team members to build organizational capability
• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for stakeholders
• Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking
• Ensure optimal allocation of resources to maximize ROI
• Monitor project financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities
• Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost control
• Navigate shifting business priorities and evolving retail market demands
• Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies
• Drive change management initiatives to support new product implementations
• Maintain flexibility in approach while ensuring consistent delivery outcomes
Must Have Technical Skills:
Years of experience: 3 to 5 yrs with Bachelor's Degree
• Project management experience, preferably in retail or product development environments
• Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks
• Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects across cross-functional teams
• Strong financial management and budgeting experience
• Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills has context menu
• Jira • Clarizen • Confluence • Service Now • Microsoft Suite • Proficient in Excel is a must.