Project Manager II - Contractor

AGM Tech Solutions, LLC

Pittsburgh, PA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Agile Programming Methodologies, Atlassian JIRA, Backlog Prioritization, Best Practices, Budget Management, Budgeting, Change Management, Communication Skills, Cost Control, Cost Reporting, Cross-Functional, Customer Experience, Finance, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Leadership, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Product Family, Multitasking, Performance Analysis, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Process Improvement, Product Backlog, Product Development, Product Programs, Product Support, Project Management Professional (PMP), 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, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Pittsburgh, PA
POSTED
1 day ago

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.

Flex Skills/Nice to Have: n/a

Soft Skills:
" Leadership abilities " technical acumen " financial management skills " independent judgement " Written and verbal communication " Ability to give and receive feedback

Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (10 yrs or more of exp. Without Bachelor's ) PMP certified: preferred

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AGM Tech Solutions, LLC