Project Manager

Nashville, TN, United States

Remote: Yes

Contract: 1099 or W2

Duration: 6 – 12 Months (possible extension)

• Previous IT experience and PMP certification is highly desired; however, overall solid set of prior PM experience and Agile Methodologies, is a requirement for consideration
• Program Management Planning and Administration
• Project Management Planning and Administration
• Portfolio and Project Reporting
• Expertise in Jira/Confluence needs to be familiar with Roadmap
• Knowledge in both Agile and Waterfall Methodologies
• Informal Communication Skills (Presentation Skills & Artifacts)
• Formal Communication (Public Speaking & Body Language)
• Time Management & Organization
• Build Relationships
• Deals with Ambiguity (adapts to situations where there isn't a clear answer or direction)

Manage Projects using the Dollar General PMO SOP and IT TGP:

Intake phase: Develop Project Charter. Facilitate project charter review meeting, create, and manage program/project documentation storage, facilitate sessions to validate business and technical requirements. Confirm completion & submission of third-party documentation processes. Schedule Delivery to IT Delivery Owner. Assist in acquiring Legal department approvals of pending contracts utilizing defined workflow processes; communicate vendor escalations (Risks, Issues, Concerns, and Schedule). Assists in the preparation of the business case, assist in the assembly of reports for IT Steering Committee Gate 1 decision.

Team Formation phase: Create and Facilitate Team Formation presentations. Create RACI Chart and Facilitate project work-breakdown sessions to the impacted domain leaders. Facilitate and complete all Gate 2 prep activities, assist in the assembly of reports for IT Steering Committee Gate 2 decision.

Sizing phases: Schedule T-Shirt Sizing Meeting. Assist in clarifying the Purchase Decision. Schedule Client Go or No-Go Investment Decisions. Confirm Anaplan activity and an allocation of funds for the project. Communicate and bridge the gap between Client priority and delivery team priority.

Solution Analysis phases: Facilitate proof-of-concept exercises. Schedule and facilitate Solution Analysis Review. Create and manage project schedules. Manage and control the project management process, involve the appropriate decision makers when faced with roadblocks.

Solution Delivery: Facilitate weekly project control calls, ensure SDLC requirements are completed, IT change control processes are followed, utilize project change management processes, report weekly on project progress, create and verify Stoplight reports, liaise frequently with IT department managers and business function managers to provide a steady flow of communication. Facilitate successful system, end to end, and user acceptance testing with internal and/or external resources. Assist the Project Manager and act as a conduit of status information during go-live implementations, and support system.

Demonstrable leadership skills: consultative supervision, ability to influence others, ability to manage all levels of the organization.

• Project planning and tracking experience using project management software (preferred)
• Ability to effectively implement the Standard Operating Procedures of the PMO and the Technology Governance Process to achieve their strategic objectives.
• Ability to efficiently manage (2-3) cross-functional, small to medium-sized projects with an average duration of 7 months or less.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in written form, good listening skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and experience in measuring, tracking, and reporting program results
• High level of flexibility with the ability to absorb new information and adapt to change quickly.
  
• Detail oriented – must be able to detect errors, identify trends, and make recommendations for improvements
• Ability to thoroughly understand how decisions impact other areas of the enterprise (Big Picture Perspective)
• Extensive knowledge of the MS Office Suite with expertise in excel formulas and functions.
• Consistent execution
• Trusted to utilize empowerment to find solutions with minimal direction
• Adapts with and PIVOTS to change with resilience to drive continuous improvement through optimization and efficiencies
• Empowers others while holding self and others accountable
• Receptive to constructive performance feedback, take direction and has the ability to take action quickly
• Collaborative Team Player who creates cross-department synergy and cohesiveness
• Must have the ability to meet once a month in a co-location with the team once COVID permits
• Problem Solver
• Interview process 1st 30 minutes via phone
• 2nd round interviews via teleconference
• 1 year contract with possible extension based on performance