Project Mgr 

Location:  Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ
Contract: W2 only, 6-12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $55/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match

Overview

Leading the team in multiple IT projects, this role involves managing end-to-end execution of retail product development initiatives, from ideation through launch and post-release support. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality retail solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer experience strategies.

Key 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.

Required Skills

• 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.
• Proficiency in Jira, Clarizen, Confluence, Service Now, Microsoft Suite, and Excel.
• Leadership abilities, technical acumen, and financial management skills.
• Independent judgment, written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to give and receive feedback.

Required Education

• No Education Requirements

Preferred Skills

• Experience with retail or product development environments.
• PMP certification (preferred).
• Experience with software development projects.
• Knowledge of retail market demands and change management.

Why Should I Apply?

This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful retail product initiatives within a dynamic environment, influencing customer experience and business outcomes. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in project delivery.

About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.

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