| Location | Pittsburgh, PA |
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:
Years of experience: 3 to 5 yrs with Bachelor's Degree
" 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 has context menu " Jira " Clarizen " Confluence " Service Now " Microsoft Suite " Proficient in Excel is a must.
Flex Skills/Nice to Have: n/a
Soft Skills:
" Leadership abilities " technical acumen " financial management skills " independent judgement " Written and verbal communication " Ability to give and receive feedback
Education/Certifications:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience (10 yrs or more of exp. Without Bachelor's ) PMP certified: preferred