Project Manager II

System One

99999, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Analysis Skills, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Banking Services, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Change Management, Contingency Plans, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Product Backlog, Product Development, Product Programs, Product Support, Progress Reports, Project Control, Project Evaluation, Project Execution, Project Schedule, Project/Program Management, Resource Management, Retail, Return on Investment (ROI), Risk Analysis, Risk Management, Scrum Project Management and Software Development, ServiceNow, Sprint Planning, Team Lead/Manager
LOCATION
99999, California
POSTED
3 days ago
Position Title: Project Manager II
Location: PA - PA - Pittsburgh, PA - Dallas, OH - Strongsville, AL - Birmingham, AZ - Phoenix
Work Status : 5 Days Onsite
Duration : Contract to Hire
Years Of Experience Required : 8+


Industry Background: Finance / Banking

Summary:
Manages projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment. Accountable for meeting project objectives within established timeframes. May be assigned a single project or a portfolio, which require planning, oversight and communication across multiple segments.

Typically, project size may reach or exceed $2.5m. Manages and allocates resources and organizes the work. Drafts and submits project budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary. Plans and schedules project timeliness and milestones using appropriate tools.

Partners with internal project liaisons to acquire human and material resources, assigns tasks, directs activities, and controls project execution. Motivates and supervises project team members. Tracks and reports progress, analyzes the results based on facts, defines the products of the project, and forecasts future trends in the project.

Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans..


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:
• 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







Ref: #404-IT Pittsburgh


About the Company

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System One

Every day, System One focuses on services and solutions that require a high degree of specialization, in-demand technical skills, and large-scale operational expertise. We are essential partners to those on the front lines of our nation’s most critical infrastructure, technology, and life sciences initiatives. 

Founded more than 40 years ago as a staffing partner to the engineering industry, today System One is a diversified organization operating in over 50 locations and putting more than 9,000 people to work in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom.

COMPANY SIZE
2,500 to 4,999 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
WEBSITE
https://systemone.com