Job TitleManage Online Software Development project activities for multiple projects across all project phases, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, control and closure.Work collaboratively with development team, lead architect and the management to determine technical direction and approach to system design and implementation, including both brand products and supporting systems.Create, manage and track project vehicles, including, but not limited to:Project schedulesDetailed project plansProject scope statementsCost estimatesResource plansRisk and issues logsStatus reports for upper managementTailor project management, development and support processes to meet the needs of individual (new and/or ongoing) projects.Manage the day-to-day activities of projects and staffCommunicate with project teams as necessary to ensure project deliverables are on schedule and within cost parameters.Communicate and collaborate with internal and external customers as needed in regards to project deliverables including managing expectations, presenting and interfacing with sponsors.Make decisions and communicate trade-offs and risks; drive key decisions across projects.Make recommendations to management about schedules, prioritization and resource allocation with input from team members.Provide ongoing project plan/status reporting for use by account managers, clients and management.Provide input into strategic planning and asset creation processes.Manage resource planning and organizational capacity planning.Coach and train project team members on Software Development processes and best practices.Contribute to the design and coding of products.Contribute to program level activities including M&A activities.Demonstrable experience of engagement with Engineering TeamsConfiguration Management, Deployment tools, and Continuous Integration to execute infrastructure projects.Flexibility to engage with team in non-regular hours.Maturity to navigate and work with senior engineering folks and still get things done.Be a role model servant-leader to bring value to the business with process and tools.Minimum QualificationsB.S. or B.A. degree in Business Administration, Management, Project Management, Computer Science or related field.Preferred Qualifications3+ years of hands-on experienceeCommerce or Retail experienceExperience leading Software, eCommerce, or SaaS/Cloud based projectsFive years of experience in a technology environment, including 2-3 years of practical professional experience in project management.Experience managing multiple dependencies in project and program deliveryAbility to guide multiple scrum teams concurrentlyFundamental understanding of web-based systems programming and development.Proficient with MS Project or similar software and MS Office applications.Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional project teams.Ability to adjust and set priorities to meet deadlines.Top Skills Needed/RequiredStrong Knowledge of Jira, Confluence and Tableau, Strong excel experience.BI development (not a must have but good to have)Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional project teams.Fundamental understanding of web-based systems programming and development.What Skills and/or Experience Would Separate the Top Candidate?Strong Knowledge of Jira, Ability to multitask, follow directions and execute independently.Demonstrated experience in leading cross-functional project teams.Day-to-Day ResponsibilitiesProgram execution, Supporting, prioritizing requests and working with large data setsProject ContributionManage Program and Portfolio Operations, independently manage customer requests, Ability to set expectations and articulate requirements, solution clearly.
Updating documentationTeam MakeupDistributed within the US. Candidate will need to support requests across US and IndiaLocationRemote, BV office preferredClient BadgeNoOffice DaysPlease note that candidates who will be working in Bentonville, AR, Reston, VA or some Texas locations must have a VendorSAFE background check completed.Contract ExtensionYes, not in the immediate future but if an opening comes upPrevious HiringYesHistorical ShortfallsProgram Management, Independent execution based on directions.