Senior Project Manager - Retail Logistics

Senior Project Manager Logistics

Location: SFO, CA / Rocklin, CA / San Jose, CA / Memphis, TN

Requirements:
1. Recent retail experience is a must.
2. Prefer candidates with strong experience in Logistics, middle and final mile, returns and transportation projects.
3. Focus on clear planning and alerting delays to plan. Not just technical experience in the Logistics technologies

Details: Uses established project management methodologies/tools to develop and execute IT project plans. Responsible for Williams-Sonoma SDLC compliance.

Specific Responsibilities
Performs all of the project manager duties plus:
Uses established project management methodologies/tools, work with team to successfully manage complex scopes of work(s), which include defining work effort and estimates, developing effective team execution plan(s), supporting team work effort by removing impediments, anticipating issues, and ensuring right parties are engaged to resolve problems. Performs financial management of the project: budgeting & forecasting, cost benefit analysis, EV/ROI/earn vs. burn analysis, team velocity, etc
Usually manages multiple complex projects simultaneously
Plans, monitors, and tracks delivery of quality control and takes corrective action as appropriate
Develops project policy, procedures and standards
Communicates project information to all project team members, sponsors, vendors and IT managers, as appropriate
Reviews, assesses and communicates quality assurance planning to team members, sponsors, and vendors
Develops project quality control policy and procedures and communication plans
Plans and executes pre and post implementation
Anticipates strategic impact to projects (inter dependencies to/from other projects) Coordinates with appropriate parties
Works on problems of diverse scope where analysis of data requires evaluation of identifiable factors
Management may request PM support for special assignments as needed based upon expertise required for difficult or complex problems
Owns project budget. Expected to anticipate budget issues, resolve timely, adjust forecasts, and guide working issue through resolution
Demonstrate good judgment and depth of experience in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining solutions
Thorough understanding of project and the cause and effect of team decisions
Recommends project strategy. Clearly articulates explanations of complex regulatory and project issues/risks to team members and management within the organization
Based on tangible and intangible factors, develop recommendations to guide executive management to critical decisions
Decisions may impact external relationships, organizational performance/success and company s reputation in the industry (customers, business partners, etc)
Orchestrates across multiple areas meetings to develop risk mitigation strategies and address critical issues
Form, motivate and lead high-performance cross-functional teams
Build effective partnerships with, and between, the developers, architects, QA Team and product managers
Networks with senior internal and external personnel in own area of expertise
Demonstrates the ability to positively influence change and address barriers impeding progress
Develops and maintains strong working relationships with team and management
Provides leadership and encourages teamwork throughout all levels of the organization
Negotiate with Business, Development, and Testing managers to identify ways to resolve critical problems
Elevates project issues to Program Manager and Senior Management as needed
Meet and regularly exceeds customer service expectations through project success as well as ongoing interactions
Interacts with potential product vendors to collect and analyze information and negotiate resolution of issues impacting projects
Identifies and maintains sensitive and confidential project and corporate information
May mentor other project managers
Under general direction for both day to day work, but receives general instructions on new assignments and areas of higher complexity
Participates in recruiting and hiring of team members