What are the responsibilities and job description for the URBN Program Manager position at URBN?
Role Summary
URBN is seeking a Program Manager to oversee technology intake process and ongoing technology portfolio. The Program Manager will ensure prioritized projects are aligning with the URBN organization’s strategic goals and fit within the technology teams’ capacity. This role requires strong project leadership, strategic portfolio planning, and excellent communication skills to coordinate across various stakeholders throughout the organization and drive program success.
Role Responsibilities
- Managing an intake process throughout the fiscal year for URBN technology requests, confirming that requestor includes ROI and priority.
- Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, integrating multiple project schedules and create Gantt views of technology portfolio in Monday.com for senior management.
- Identify cross team capacity constraints and resolve program-level risks and issues.
- Monitor program progress and performance metrics.
- Coordinate with different technology departments to ensure program objectives are met.
- Communicate program status, updates, and issues to stakeholders and senior management.
- Ensure adherence to program management methodologies and best practices.
- Foster a collaborative and productive team environment.
Role Qualifications
- 5-7 years of experience in program management, with a focus on technology-led projects.
- Proven track record of successfully managing large-scale programs.
- Strong analytical and strategic planning skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in program management software and tools (e.g., Monday.com, Jira)
- Bachelor’s degree in a Project Management associated field, Business Administration, or a related field.
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The Perks
URBN offers comprehensive Perks & Benefits to employees. Availability and eligibility to specific benefits may be subject to your location and employment status. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, generous employee discounts, retirement savings and much more! For additional information visit www.urbn.com/work-with-us/benefits
EEO Statement
URBN celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We are proud to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity or expression), religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic as established by law. We believe strongly in fostering a safe, fair and respectful work environment. To ensure compliance with our non-discrimination and anti-harassment policies, we offer anti-harassment training to managers and employees.
