Project Mgr
Location: Pittsburgh, PA; Cleveland, OH; Birmingham, AL; Dallas, TX; Phoenix, AZ
Contract: W2 only, 6-12 month contract with potential for extension or conversion to full time with either the client or CEI
Pay: $55/hour + optional medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match
Overview
Leading the team in multiple IT projects, this role involves managing end-to-end execution of retail product development initiatives, from ideation through launch and post-release support. The position requires collaboration with stakeholders to deliver high-quality retail solutions, ensuring alignment with business goals and customer experience strategies.
Key Responsibilities
- Leading the team in multiple IT projects.
- Lead end-to-end execution of retail product development initiatives, from ideation through launch and post-release support.
- Partner with stakeholders and business partners to deliver high-quality retail solutions.
- Ensure alignment of project objectives with business goals and customer experience strategies.
- Manage multiple complex projects simultaneously with competing priorities.
- Drive Agile/Scrum best practices across project teams.
- Facilitate key ceremonies including sprint planning, stand-ups, reviews, and retrospectives.
- Collaborate with Product Owners to maintain and prioritize product backlogs.
- Provide leadership and guidance to project teams, influencing without direct authority.
- Mentor junior project managers and team members to build organizational capability.
- Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for stakeholders.
- Develop and manage project budgets, forecasts, and financial tracking.
- Ensure optimal allocation of resources to maximize ROI.
- Monitor project financial performance, identifying risks and opportunities.
- Partner with finance teams to ensure accurate reporting and cost control.
- Navigate shifting business priorities and evolving retail market demands.
- Proactively identify risks and implement mitigation strategies.
- Drive change management initiatives to support new product implementations.
- Maintain flexibility in approach while ensuring consistent delivery outcomes.
Required Skills
- Project management experience, preferably in retail or product development environments.
- Proven experience working in Agile/Scrum frameworks.
- Demonstrated ability to lead large, complex projects across cross-functional teams.
- Strong financial management and budgeting experience.
- Exceptional communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills.
- Proficiency in Jira, Clarizen, Confluence, Service Now, Microsoft Suite, and Excel.
- Leadership abilities, technical acumen, and financial management skills.
- Independent judgment, written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to give and receive feedback.
Required Education
- No Education Requirements
Preferred Skills
- Experience with retail or product development environments.
- PMP certification (preferred).
- Experience with software development projects.
- Knowledge of retail market demands and change management.
Why Should I Apply?
This role offers the opportunity to lead impactful retail product initiatives within a dynamic environment, influencing customer experience and business outcomes. Join a team committed to innovation and excellence in project delivery.
About CEI:
As a trusted technology partner, CEI delivers solutions that help our customers transform their business and achieve meaningful results. From strategy and custom application development through application management - our technology and digital experience services are tailored to meet each unique need of our customers. Our staffing solutions bring specialized skills to complement our customers'' workforce and project requirements.
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