Senior IT Project Manager (Hybrid)

WHAT DOES THE IT PMO TEAM & SENIOR IT PROJECT MANAGER DO?

The IT PMO Team sets and maintains standards for project management throughout the company. We are accountable for not only the execution of projects within the highest levels of excellence but also the definition of governance guidelines, reporting, resource management, competence management and consulting.

• Our vision: “Products and services engineered through project execution within the highest levels of excellence delivering expected results respecting time, resources and cost constraints.”
• Our mission: “To create a functional Project Management Office that establishes and implements project management best practices for the benefit of the organization in a way that encourages collaboration, standardization, and overall improvement in project results across the organizational landscape.”
• Our value proposition:
• Standards: establishing, maintaining, and maturing a set of policies and procedures to govern project processes within the organization.
• Knowledge: executing activities associated with knowledge acquisition and dissemination for the benefit of project practitioners (including providing training as well as project knowledgebases and other relevant knowledge artifacts).
• Consulting: assisting with or directly managing the execution of projects as required to provide “expert guidance” on project management practices and project delivery.
  
  
  

The Senior IT Project Manager is responsible for running the IT PMO organization and ensuring the vision, mission and values are accomplished. This role will define the PMO standards and ensure the department follows them. This role requires managing at the highest levels of IMS as well as being hands on with project management when needed. The Senior Project Manager will perform project setup, resource planning, project dashboard maintenance and communication. This role also leads initiatives and provides training and consulting to different areas of IMS regarding IT PMO governance guidelines and best practices. The Senior Project Manager is also responsible for leading IT projects from initial proposal and requirements definition to planning and implementation.

We Value What Makes You, You

IMS is committed to building and maintaining a team that reflects the diverse consumer base and communities that we serve. We know that when our associates are empowered to bring their whole selves to work, they feel valued and appreciated, and bring better results for our clients. We strive to build a culture that rewards people for their unique perspectives and contributions, and where our people are connected - to the work we do, to each other, and to IMS.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Leading the IT PMO office.
• Define & enforce best practices and implement policies and procedures for compliance to ensure companywide IT PMO standards.
• Managing projects in a hybrid environment using Agile and Waterfall techniques.
• Manage project priorities, scope, budgets, timelines, and expectations.
• Provide management with regular communication on the progress of projects and other initiatives.
• Orchestrate and lead project meetings. Provide recaps and action plans.
• Resolving complex IT project related issues, disputes, and disagreements.
• Responsible for recommending staffing plans and skill sets on a per project basis.
• Coordinate intradepartmental projects and resources.
• Leading refinement sessions with teammates around backlog items.
• Work with Project Managers to develop, drive and implement project goals on their projects.
• Manage deadlines and push project teams to ensure timelines are met.
• Communicate regularly with management and business stakeholders to keep the projects aligned with their goals. Clearly call out risk, recommendations, and adjustments when necessary.
• Develop policy documentation and training materials where applicable.
• Training and mentoring the project managers to ensure they follow the IT PMO standards.
• Training the IT Department and stakeholders on policies and procedures.
• Maintaining Jira and plugins related to it, to align with the PMO standards.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

WHO ARE YOU?

You must be organized, efficient, good at multi-tasking, driven to succeed and a proven leader. You have excellent interpersonal skills, can collaborate at all levels of the organization and is a strong communicator being able to effectively transfer knowledge and information in creative and effective ways. You must also have excellent project management principles using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies. You want to take responsibility for ensuring desired outcomes are achieved. You excel at understanding the solutions and how the parts fit together to deliver the solution. You strive to constantly improve processes and policies.

Additionally, you embody the IMS principles of Passion, Collaboration, Integrity, Inventiveness, and Proactivity. You will be part of a team that strives to provide excellent service and thought leadership to our clients and want to bring your best to the organization and see your work brought to life.

Experience/Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, administration, business management or related areas.
• Minimum of 6 years of hands-on experience in project-centric environment
• Experience organizing and conducting consulting and training sessions.
• A strong knowledge of Jira.
• Expert using Agile / Scrum methodologies.
• Expert using Waterfall methodologies.
• Experience managing via a hybrid methodology.
• Experience organizing and conducting consulting and training sessions.
• Knowledge of end-to-end supply chain principles as well as B2B ecommerce ordering
• Microsoft Office software proficiency
• Strong organizational, time-management and analytical skills
• Critical thinking, decision-making and problem-solving skills including ability to recognize risks and issues and initiate escalation and mitigation actions
• Self-directed, adaptable attitude with strong work ethic and ability to multi-task while accommodating shifting priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, ability to effectively craft and deliver key messages to all levels of the organizations.
• Must be a team player
  
  
  

Desired:

• Previous MS Project experience
• Previous Confluence experience
  
  
  

What We Offer

In addition to playing an important role at IMS, you'll receive:

• Competitive salary
• Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with match
• Generous PTO policy
• Robust peer recognition program
• Training and development opportunities
• Commitment to growing and enhancing our organizational culture
  
  
  

Who We Are

IMS represents leading brands at the point of purchase – in store, online, and behind the scenes – including digital and traditional signage, print and POP, branded merchandise, and more. Our marketplace is solution agnostic, so our clients achieve best execution at lowest price throughout North America. Our integrated platform (planning, procurement, freight, warehousing, kitting, fulfillment, field execution, analytics, and program management) empowers our clients to stay at the strategic level, knowing that we can help turn their marketing vision into a reality. Visit us at: www.IMSretail.com.

IMS is wholly owned by Omnicom Group (NYSE: OMC), an inter-connected global network of leading marketing communication companies offering a diverse, comprehensive range of marketing solutions spanning brand advertising, customer relationship management, media planning and buying services, public relations and numerous specialty communications services to drive bottom line results for its clients (www.omnicomgroup.com).

A note to candidates

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every single one of the qualifications as described in a job description. We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive company and we are most interested in finding the BEST candidate for the job. That candidate may be one who comes from a less traditional background, and that’s okay. We would strongly encourage you to apply, even if you don't believe you meet every one of the qualifications described.

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