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Senior IT Project Manager

iMPact Business Group

Byron Center, MI

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Best Practices, Budget Reporting, Budgeting, Business Development, Business Operations, Business Processes, Calendar Management, Cross-Functional, Establish Priorities, Financial Management, Financial Projections, Forecasting, Funding, Industry/Trade Analysis, Information Technology & Information Systems, Integration Testing, Leadership, Military, Point of Sale (POS) Systems, Project Planning, Project Tracking, Project/Program Management, Requirements Management, Resource Management, Retail, Risk, Staff Requirements, United States Military, Willing to Travel
LOCATION
Byron Center, MI
POSTED
6 days ago
Our client distributes grocery products to independent and chain retailers in 50 states and our corporate-owned retail stores throughout the Midwest, in addition to fresh food processing and distribution. Through our MDV military division, we are a leading distributor of grocery products to U.S. military commissaries.
 
Our client is seeking a Senior IT Project Manager to run a Retail POS Replacement project.
Duration of this contract: 19 months
Location: Prefer a local resource (West MI) - open to EST candidates if they are willing to travel as needed.
MUST HAVE:
  • Retail experience
NICE To Have:
  • Grocery Operations
 
Position Summary:

The IT Project Manager for the POS Replacement is responsible for leading all technology‑focused components of a large‑scale POS system replacement across our retail locations. This role partners closely with a Business‑Side Project Manager from the National Project Management Office (NPMO), ensuring tight coordination between technical execution and business readiness. The IT PM oversees system design, infrastructure readiness, integrations, testing, deployment, and post‑go‑live support while maintaining alignment with business operations, store leadership, and enterprise governance.

Travel Flexibility - Willingness to visit store locations for assessments, deployments, and support.
 
Here's what you'll do: 
  • Partner with functional business departments and sponsors to create, review, and gain approval of project scope, objectives, and plans and to determine the timeframe, funding, and resource allocation on various project phases, staffing requirements, and procedures for accomplishment.  
  • Manage the planning, management, and completion of assigned projects; develop and define detailed work plans and project deliverables.  
  • Develop and maintain project timelines and milestones.  
  • Ensure appropriate approvals are obtained for each project phase and that team members understand expectations, timelines, and scope.  
  • Manage the details of the project including the plan, schedule, resources, task assignments, risk, scope, and budget; track progress and monitor project management activities to ensure projects are completed according to the determined schedule and budget.  
  • Report schedule, budget, and delivery details to business and department management.  
  • Advise or make recommendations to management of interim plans, potential issues, mitigating strategies, and implications of requested scope or resource changes.  
  • Interface with end users, technology specialists, and senior project management team to understand and prioritize business goals and information needs; oversee the development of business processes, systems requirements, and design specifications.  
  • Manage the financial aspects of projects including project budget, forecasting, and reporting actual and forecast expenditures. 
  • Coordinate and communicate cross-functionally with assigned project team members to facilitate deviation from original specifications and identify effective solutions.  
  • Maintain current knowledge of industry trends and best project management practices; make recommendations to improve current programs and processes.  
 

About the Company

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iMPact Business Group

Working with iMPact

 

Here at iMPact we have helped connect candidates to opportunities available in Information Technology, Accounting/Finance, Engineering, and Business Process/Administration. We have full-time, part-time and contract positions available in Michigan, Florida as well as nationwide.

 

Our headquarters is located in Grand Rapids, MI and we also have an office in Tampa, FL. When you’re working with us, one of our experienced recruiters will connect you with matching opportunities and they will be there every step of the way to help you through the application, interviewing and onboarding process to ensure success.

 

To connect with one of our recruiters, submit your application for one of our open positions, or visit our website www.impactbusinessgroup.com to submit your resume for general consideration. We look forward to hearing from you!

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2004
WEBSITE
https://impactbusinessgroup.com