Senior Project Manager PMO

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The Sr. Project Manager is expected to manage all aspects of large scale and highly complex technology project (or multiple medium-scale technology projects/small programs); including project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality, communication and cost! Drives projects from original concept through final implementation and ensures projects are aligned with BBW strategic goals. Establishes and communicates goals and directs team activity. Sets direction and applies knowledge of multiple methodologies, tools and templates. 
 

This role is responsible for mentoring and influencing project management practices. Aid in the on-boarding of new employees. Regularly leads learning sessions and driving capability uplift. Supports new employee on-boarding planning, coordination and execution.
 

 •    Independently drives all aspects of a large scale and highly complex technology project (or multiple medium-scale technology projects/small programs); including project planning, execution, timing, functionality, quality, communication and cost.
•    Ensures the strategic alignment and success of major initiatives and projects spanning multiple business units or organizations
•    Implement performance standards; provides appropriate performance and mentoring / coaching, where applicable, to assist project team members as well as direct reports in achieving success
•    Creates and implements small program / large-scale projects plans that may involve multiple disciplines in the information technology field; leads program/ project teams in the development and implementation of detailed work plans, schedules, small program/project estimates, resource plans and status reports
•    Defines, leads and implements successful integration and dependency management capability across the various requests, projects and small programs
•    Monitors / assesses small program and project progress; drives communications, status reporting, management reporting and executive presentations
•    Facilitates resolution, mitigation and appropriate elevation of action items, scope changes, risks and issues to senior leadership
•    Defines, leads and implements successful vendor management capability across the various projects and programs
•    Gathers and analyzes data to identify trends that support transparency to potential issues and inconsistencies; anticipates and identifies issues inhibiting successful program / project delivery
•    Is an expert in all project methodologies and has the knowledge to assess which methodologies to deploy within a small program.
•    Understands how to create and deploy an effective governance model for large-scaled, complex initiatives.
•    Promotes culture related priorities and execution across the PMO that is consistent within the organization and demonstrates innovation while doing so
•    Point of escalation for Program / Project team members; coaches less experienced team members; leads by example
•    Facilitates the on-boarding of new associates and consultants
 

 •    8-10 years of experience with 5+ years of specialty in Project Management including exposure to Waterfall, Iterative and Agile methodologies
•    3+ years leading teams directly or indirectly
 

 •    Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred; or equivalent combination or relevant education and experience.
•    Advanced level experience with project management tools required
•    Demonstrates continuous learning through certifications a plus
•    Advanced project and process management skills with ability to effectively lead globally in an environment of ambiguity and change
•    Advanced knowledge of business, retail and technology fundamentals through an understanding of how business processes and technology intersect
•    Applies critical thinking to proactively identify / mitigate risk and minimize issue occurrence for successful project delivery and business analysis
•    Must possess strong oral and written communication skills to interact with all levels of the company as well as external parties; streamlines partner communications; concisely presents complex information/recommendations in terms meaningful to various audiences
•    Advanced organizational skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize
 

• Drives Results
• Action Oriented
• Collaborates
• Decision Making
• Nimble Learning