Senior IT Project Manager

IT PROJECT MANAGER

Location: Company is based in Denver, CO. Remote is OK, if based in PST, CST or MT

Salary: $115 - 125K range (DOE)

The IT Project Manager will be responsible for the overall direction, coordination, implementation, control, and completion of technology projects, ensuring consistency with company strategy, standards, architecture, and overall IT commitments.

In this highly visible position as a vital part of the IT organization, as a Project Manager you will work across business units, with multiple Brands, as well as technical delivery teams.

The IT Projects Manager will incorporate brand-level prioritization, scope, cost and schedule through robust project planning, communication, and resource management. This role will also be responsible for facilitating integration, change and risk management for all projects within scope, including aligning project goals with product roadmaps and ensuring that deliverables meet both technical and business requirements to drive market success.

The company owns five very well-known national franchise brands in the beauty, health and wellness areas. Background in wellness, beauty a huge plus.  As is any experience in Product Management. This is a smaller, fast growth work environment where you will make a difference.

RESPONSIBILITIES

● Drive the strategic alignment with technology leadership, cross functional teams and business process owners to ensure various needs and opportunities are identified, prioritized, validated and communicated through a multi-year strategic roadmap.

● Facilitate organizational change, manage dependencies, and address any project or organizational level issues and risks that affect project delivery.

● Lead project cross functional teams, instilling a mindset of collaboration and continuous process improvement.

● Research and synthesize market requirements, market and technology trends along with a competitive analysis that feeds the product strategy & road maps.

● Lead IT Steering Committee meetings with key stakeholders reviewing the strategic roadmap and any changes in project scope, schedule and costs.

● Ensure that business process strategies are reflected in the projects portfolio and manage expectations on what can be delivered in line with available resources.

● Work with CTO, VP, and Directors on delivering solution justifications and business cases including investment to support project prioritization and budget planning.

● Drive execution of projects and the overall Technology roadmap by being accountable for delivery metrics including management of budgets, schedule, resources, and benefits realization.

● Understand and document technology initiatives pre and post implementation.

● Ensure resource availability and allocation, including gaining commitment from leadership to ensure schedules can be maintained.

● Establish and maintain strong stakeholder relationships, to ensure business requirements are clearly defined and project delivery plans are aligned to meet expectations.

● Manage strong relationships across IT leadership and third-party development/delivery teams and ensure regular communications related to project delivery.

● Ensure Methods, Processes and Tools are standardized and implemented across the organization.

● Manage changes in project scope, schedule and costs and ensure key stakeholders (both internal and external) are aware of agreed upon and committed changes.

● Manage the relationship with the internal customers and all key stakeholders across the Brands.

● Establish and maintain relationships with third parties/vendors to ensure quality delivery or outsourced components.

● Identify opportunities for continuous improvement of project management tools and processes

SKILLS, EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

● 3-5 years Project Management experience with PMI/PMP and the ability to manage Agile, Waterfall and hybrid Project methodologies.

● Strong background and experience managing business applications implementation.

● 3-5 years exposure to industry leading business applications (Salon/Spa/Beauty and Wellness a plus).

● Track record and technical background with hands-on experience in software development, infrastructure and web technologies.

● Must possess experience in risk identification, management, and mitigation, and change management procedures.

● Work with high priority and strategic initiatives that require after-hours support.

● Ability to manage multiple, often competing project workloads and activities.

● Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.

● Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

● Solid organizational skills including attention to detail and multi-tasking.

EDUCATION

· Bachelor’s degree in an IT related field.

TO APPLY

Don't hesitate! We welcome your application! For immediate consideration, please send your resume as a word doc (preferred).

• Must be US citizen or Green Card Holder
• References and background check required at point of offer.

Thank you,