Project Manager II

Project Manager II

Location: Pittsburgh, PA / Strongsville, OH / Birmingham, AL / Phoenix, AZ

Work Status: 5 Days Onsite

Duration: Contract to Hire

Years Of Experience Required: 8+

Industry Background: Finance / Banking

Summary: Manages projects from original concept through final implementation and post-project assessment. Accountable for meeting project objectives within established timeframes. May be assigned a single project or a portfolio, which require planning, oversight and communication across multiple segments. Typically, project size may reach or exceed $2.5m. Manages and allocates resources and organizes the work. Drafts and submits project budget proposals, and recommends subsequent budget changes where necessary. Plans and schedules project timeliness and milestones using appropriate tools. Partners with internal project liaisons to acquire human and material resources, assigns tasks, directs activities, and controls project execution. Motivates and supervises project team members. Tracks and reports progress, analyzes the results based on facts, defines the products of the project, and forecasts future trends in the project. Proactively manages changes in project scope, identifies potential crises, and devises contingency plans.

Roles and 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.

Must Have Technical 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.
• Jira
• Clarizen
• Confluence
• Service Now
• Microsoft Suite
• Proficient in Excel is a must