Project Manager II

Project Manager II
Position Location: Pittsburgh, PA, 15222 / Strongsville, OH, 44136 / Dallas, TX, 75234 / Birmingham, AL, 35233 / Phoenix, AZ, 85016

Onsite 5 day a week

Length of Assignment: 6 Months Contract to Hire role

Pay Rate: $50-60/hr. on W2 ONLY

Function of the Group: IT Project Management
Initiatives/Projects: Software Development Projects

Industry background: Banking preferred, but open to other industries. Must have technical project management experience.

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: (3 to 5 Years of Experience Required with Bachelor's Degree):
1. Project management experience, preferably in retail or product development environments.
2. Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks.
3. Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects across cross-functional teams.
4. Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
5. Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills has context menu.
6. Jira, Clarizen, Confluence, Service Now, Client Suite.
7. Proficient in MS Excel is a must.

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

Interview Process: One Virtual 30 mins. panel interview with management, second round if needed.

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