IT Specialist - PMO

Job Summary

The role of an IT Specialist - PMO is one that requires an understanding of project management, organizational leadership and communication skills. The individual’s primary goal is to ensure that all projects assigned, within Digital portfolio are being managed and delivered effectively. 
This individual will have outstanding communication skills, strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a genuine passion for retail. Strong presentation skills are required, as well as the confidence to manage multiple stakeholders from business teams, IT teams, external vendors and delivery partners. 
 

Job Responsibilities

•    Manage large technical projects, define project plans, set priorities, manage resources and report on process, progress and results
•    Provide day-to-day planning, coordination, and project management across the entirety of the software development and deployment life cycle
•    Act as an owner, be solution-focused, analytical and drive projects from initiation to success
•    Provide the project team with direction and vision, motivate individuals to perform, provide feedback, recognize strengths and provide challenges
•    This is a highly visible position that will partner heavily with multiple business and technology teams and interact at all levels of the company
•    Work closely with the product management team in full synergy to ensure that large scale projects are delivered on time and up to expectations.
 

Candidate Requirements

•    Bachelor's degree or higher in Computer Science, Information Systems or equivalent engineering fields
•    PMP or PRINCE2 certification will be an added advantage.

•   Experience within Retail or Food and Beverage Industry is highly preferred.
•    Strong technical background with experience in software development and building larger software systems
•    Must have minimum of 4+ years’ experience in leading complex product-oriented projects
•    Experience in project management at large scale with multiple teams and products
•    Expertise in using MS Project, JIRA, ASANA, or similar project management tools is required
•    Familiarity with agile software development methodologies, like SCRUM or KANBAN is a big plus
•    Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously and drive projects to completion, provide realistic time estimates to perform tasks and deliver on time.
•    Exceptional interpersonal skills with strong written and verbal communication skills

•    Strong analytical aptitude
•    Fluent in English