Project Manager (IT) IV - Full-time / Part-time

We have a full-time/part-time opening for a Project Manager (IT) IV.

Must be able to work various shifts per week.

Project Manager
Minneapolis, MN
Contract 6+

The position is for the Browse Product Team in the eCommerce channel. The Browse team builds new features and enhancements on mobile and desktop sites. Our scope includes the Global Home Page thru Add to Cart.
Responsible for using best practice PMO methodology to create a project plan to fit the stakeholders/sponsors needs and deliver on desired outcomes.
Education/ Experience. Bachelor degree in an IT-related discipline.
PMP certification preferred. 10-12 years experience managing projects Skills and Competencies.
Advanced verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to develop project plans, manage individual deadlines and goals.
Knowledge of project metrics, including gathering, reporting, trend analysis, creation, and metrics.
Ability to identify issues and problems, generate solutions and choose appropriate alternatives using basic root cause analysis.
Advanced proficiency with all MS Office applications, MS Project and/or Visio. Highly organized with good time management skills.
Customer service orientation, and strong interpersonal skills.
Analytical thinker with creative problem solving skills and attention to detail
Develop integrated baseline project plans applying estimating models, identify resources and skills required, document estimating assumptions, refine plans and manage performance against them.
Recommend best solutions based on understanding of business issues.
Provide task-based schedule and cost forecasts and assist in assessing risk-based provisions.
Capture and track program metrics and perform analysis.
Manage project scope by assessing requirements changes, determining and conveying impact on budget, time and risk.
Manage client expectations, anticipates operational and tactical risks and tracks them.
Clarify, identify, and track requirements and issues, remove barriers, resolve minor project issues and escalate to immediate manager where required.
Manage project closure initiatives, such as client satisfaction survey and closure analysis.
Document and archive project activities, deliverables, tools and findings for future projects
This resource will be working on the sub-team in Browse that focuses on new features and enhancements to the Product Listing Page, Store Locator and Local Store Pages.
Manage cadence of cross-disciplined Agile team from initiation to production. (Weekly Planning, Daily Stand Ups, Retrospectives)
Ensure each project meets required action steps, stakeholder reviews and documentation.
Provide status reporting to meet internal and enterprise needs
Define milestones and delivery plans
Identify and manage open risks, issues and blockers
Provide coordination between DotCom product/development teams on status and communication
Collaborate closely with browse teams for implementation
Manage dependencies with external teams
Agile experience, managing an agile team or project.
Understanding of how technology works and be able to talk to developers
Jira
Familiarities with APIs and Services, Nice to have
Ecommerce experience
Experience leading large projects
Experience leading multiple projects at one time.
Experience with the UI Space creative team and UI developers.
Communication skills
Building relationships
Leadership skills
Ability to multi-task

If you are interested in this opportunity please send your resume to Jessica.Donner@Experis.com, Thanks for your interest!

Experis is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE/AA)