Development Project Manager

The ideal candidate will have experience in successfully managing cross functional teams developing software development projects. They must have a thorough understanding of the software development lifecycle (SDLC), and some experience in various SDLCs, specifically Agile (Lean or Scrum) and iterative development / RAD methodologies. He or she will have excellent communication and consensus building skills. Practical experience with various technology stacks is also highly desirable.

Experience in eCommerce Retail industry a big plus

Job Responsibilities :

• Oversees all project-related activities on a daily basis and has responsibility for execution and final delivery of the product.
• Leads and drives teams to execution with some supervisory oversight.
• Owns project budgets, rolling forecast updates, detailed communication plans and schedules while driving teams to their delivery.
• Proactively reports project status and issues to technology team management.
• Creates project management plan and manages the plan to schedule.
• Complies with existing standards and processes throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Drives the change management processes.
• Owns, communicates, and manages the project risk.
• Facilitates communication and negotiation within the organization.
• Escalates project issues as necessary to the appropriate level of management.
• Conducts post-implementation reviews and communicates lessons learned to appropriate groups.
• Ensures that all project activities, including project closeout, are completed timely.
• Facilitates project scorecard development.
• Participates in periodic project management process audits.

Education, Skills & Experience :

• BA / BS, or equivalent work experience, and 5 years managing complex software development projects.
• Strong understanding of software development life cycle.
• Working knowledge of multiple project management methodologies. Lean / Agile experience is desirable.
• Demonstrated experience managing software development projects from initiation through completion, ideally ecommerce initiatives.
• Excellent communication, multitasking, and time management skills.
• Proven leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong conflict resolution, negotiation, and consensus-building skills.
• Exhibits solid written & verbal presentation & communication skills. Ability to effectively communicate technical issues and solutions to multiple audiences.
• Ability to effectively share technical information.
• High level of proficiency in Microsoft Project.
• Experience working with PPM tools is desirable.
• PMP certification is desirable.
• CSM certification is desirable.
• Experience in eCommerce Retail industry a big plus