What are the responsibilities and job description for the Project Manager I position at Burlington?
LOCATION 4287 Route 130 S Edgewater Park NJ US 08010
Overview
The Project Manager I is a project leader who demonstrates a strong sense of accountability, drives results and works collaboratively with IT and business partners. The Project Manager manages systems implementation and applications development projects for the Burlington Coat Factory MIS Department using leading project management methods and processes. The primary objective of this role is to plan, execute and deliver projects on time, within budget and to meet the objectives of the project as agreed to by the customer. Timely and effective project communications skills are critical to develop plans, report status, escalate issues, and ensure alignment of expectations, commitments and deliverables. The Project Manager will support the identification and implementation of ongoing process improvement activities for the corporate project/systems development lifecycle and acts as a champion for project management methodology within the organization.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Responsible for planning, overall coordination, status reporting and stability of project-oriented IT work efforts. Establishes and implements project management processes and methodologies for the IT community to ensure projects are delivered on time/within budget, adheres to high quality standards, and meets customer expectations. Responsible for developing project plans and team assignments, directing and monitoring work efforts on a daily basis, identifying resource needs, performing quality reviews; identifying risks and escalating issues appropriately. Responsible for tracking key project milestones and adjusting project plans and/or resources to meet customer commitments. Coordinates communication with all areas of the enterprise impacted by the scope, budget, schedule and resources of the work effort being managed. Partnering with the business community to identify and prioritize opportunities for utilizing IT to achieve the goals of the enterprise. Must possess intermediate-level knowledge and capability in the use of project management methodologies and tools, business audience communications, resource management practices, risk mitigation and change management techniques.
Education: Bachelors Degree.
Licenses/Certification/Registration: CAPM or PMP desirable
Experience: 1-3 years of Project Management Experience or demonstrated ability to lead work streams
Skills and Abilities:
Ability to work with minimal direction as a self-starter, as well as take direction from senior project managers acting in a mentoring capacity.
Understands and creates opportunities to apply industry leading project management methodologies to planning and execution of assignments.
Basic proficiency with MS Project and experience with project/portfolio management software.
Strong competencies in verbal and written communication skills.
Understands strategic vision, shows innovation, leadership competencies, team building and customer relationship management.
Detail oriented with project planning and monitoring, issue management and conflict resolution.
Technical aptitude and experience managing analytical, development, testing, operational and infrastructure resources/tasks. Experience with Retail IT preferred.
Come join our team. You’re going to like it here!
You will enjoy a competitive wage, flexible hours, and an associate discount. Burlington’s benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance. Full time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.
We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us. Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day. Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.
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Posting Number 2022-189989
Location US-NJ-Edgewater Park
Address 4287 Route 130 S
Zip Code 08010
Workplace Type Remote
Position Type Regular Full-Time
Posted Date 2 hours ago (12/13/2022 9:27 AM)
Career Site Category Corporate
Position Category Information Technology
Evergreen No