Manager, Data Project Management - Remote Job Listing at Harbor Freight Tools in Calabasas, CA (Job ID 1311093)

Description

The Manager of Project Management is responsible for the coordination and completion of projects within the information technology department, overseeing all aspects of assigned projects, and working in a matrixed organization of analysts and developers. This role will focus heavily on leading projects that pertain to the movement of data from source systems to our data-lake platform and ultimately used for Machine Learning operations, Business Intelligence tools, and self-serve data customers. Under general direction, the Manager of Project Management manages large-sized, cross-functional projects and/or a portfolio of multiple concurrent medium-complexity projects, in addition to providing guidance and oversight to junior associates performing project management functions.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Responsible for all aspects of project management for an assigned portfolio through the entire software development lifecycle, including, but not limited to: chartering, scoping, requirements gathering, document approval tracking and management, project plan creation, status reporting, issue resolution, project resource allocation, project costs and financial analysis, and benefits validation.              
• Creates cohesive project plans with identifiable critical path, task dependencies, and major milestones, and manages the approved plans and schedules, ensuring successful completion within scope, budget, time, and quality parameters.             
• Responsible for holding retrospective meetings to reflect on what went well, what could be improved, and how the team can enhance its performance in the next iteration.             
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors and summarizes progress of projects.
• Prepares reports for upper management regarding project status.        
• Builds and maintains effective working relationships with project team members, business partners, vendors, and other departments involved in the projects through various methods including, but not limited to, email, instant messaging, remote meeting platforms, leading meetings, and generating creative PowerPoint meeting presentations.      
• Familiar with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures.            
• Mentors junior level IT project management and/or analytical associates on project management best practices.  
• Leads and directs the work of other project team members.      
• Relies on extensive experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
• Perform duties that include elevated privileges     
• Trusted custodian to the Company's sensitive information and/or systems      
• Maintain professional conduct and protect the confidentiality of any information to which you may have access. You will be expected to commit yourself to the highest standards of moral and business ethics.   

• Staff supervision and development:  No
• Decision making:  Drafts Policy and resolves problems, provides consultation or expert advice, participates in planning business objectives
• Travel:  Up to 5%
• Flex Designation:  Anywhere

• Bachelor's Degree in Degree in Computer Science or IT, Business Analytics or any relevant degree

• Minimum 5 years large-scale technology and business-oriented project management experience
• 5 years project management experience with end-to-end system implementations including enterprise data platforms and reporting; preferably in the retail industry. Also including customized software and/or 3rd party software installations as it pertains to enterprise data platforms, business intelligence, and reporting & analytics

• Project management certification preferred
• Familiarity or certification with Agile or Kanban methodology preferred
• Demonstrated cross functional experience in use of project development life cycles or other structured project management methodologies in customer facing situations
• Demonstrated experience in managing programs or complex projects involving multiple sub-projects
• Ability to influence and persuade others
• Ability to hold team members accountable, set clear performance standards, resolve performance issues, and keep project teams engaged and on task
• Shows initiative, anticipates and prepares for upcoming situations, takes advantage of opportunities, acts quickly and decisively, and addresses issues before they become problems
• Experience with development and reporting of project estimates, costs, and project financial analysis
• Understanding of Software Development Lifecycle methodologies as adopted by the organization
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Highly self-motivated and sense of urgency
• Keen attention to detail
• Any combination of academic education, professional training or work experience, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position

• Stand, walk, sit for extended periods of time.
• Speak and listen to others in person and over the phone and video conferencing.
• Use keyboard and read from computer screen and reports.
• The ability to lift up to 15 lbs.

• Must be able to perform this job safely in accordance with standard operating procedures and good manufacturing practices, without endangering the health or safety of self or others.