Project Manager-IT

Tommy Bahama - Seattle, WA

Full-time - Mid Level

Seattle, WA

Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers

About the position

The IT Project Manager at Tommy Bahama is a pivotal role responsible for overseeing and managing technical projects within the Information Technology organization. This position requires a blend of strong communication skills, problem-solving abilities, and a solid understanding of best practices in managing IT-related initiatives. The IT Project Manager will work closely with both internal and external stakeholders to develop comprehensive project plans, ensuring that all projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role is essential in maintaining the quality of project deliverables and managing the overall project lifecycle from initiation to completion. In this role, the IT Project Manager will be tasked with managing multiple projects simultaneously, running regular project status meetings, and tracking and prioritizing tasks for project teams. The individual will be responsible for ensuring that all project health and status metrics are accurately tracked and communicated to stakeholders. Building and managing relationships with cross-functional departments, external agencies, and vendors is crucial for the success of the projects. The IT Project Manager will also coordinate the procurement of necessary equipment for technical projects and manage the implementation of technology at new store locations, including voice, data, and network equipment. Additionally, the IT Project Manager will prepare detailed reports and briefings on project status, progress, and any changes to scope, schedule, or budget. Analyzing project trends and escalating issues as needed to keep projects on track is also a key responsibility. The role may involve other duties as assigned to support the overall business objectives of Tommy Bahama.

Responsibilities

• Manage technical projects for the Information Technology organization.
• Create project plans and ensure delivery against those plans.
• Resolve risks and issues as they arise and communicate progress to stakeholders.
• Ensure successful project delivery within scope, schedule, quality, and budget.
• Work closely with stakeholders to ensure proper project intake.
• Manage multiple projects and project teams simultaneously.
• Run regular project status meetings and track project health/status metrics.
• Communicate project information and manage relationships with cross-functional departments and vendors.
• Build project teams and manage resource needs based on project requirements.
• Track project deadlines, tasks, completions, milestones, and resource allocation.
• Identify and coordinate the procurement of equipment for technical projects.
• Manage the implementation of technology at new stores, including voice, data, and network equipment.
• Coordinate the transition of completed projects to operations, including developing a production support plan.
• Prepare reports and briefings on project status, progress, and changes.
• Analyze, track, and report on project trends and escalate issues as needed.

Requirements

• College degree in a related field preferred.
• 4+ years of Project Management experience.
• 4+ years of progressive IT experience.
• PMP certification is a plus.
• Experience managing projects using MS Project and other project management tools.
• Demonstrated ability to improve processes and maximize efficiencies.
• Excellent understanding of the organization's goals and objectives.
• Strong customer-service orientation.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Excellent listening and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate ideas in both technical and user-friendly language.
• Keen attention to detail.
• Highly self-motivated and directed.
• Able to prioritize and execute tasks in a high-pressure environment.
• Ability to multi-task and manage multiple projects.
• Ability to work in a team environment, effectively interacting with others.
• Results-oriented with a 'can-do' attitude.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience working in a team-oriented, collaborative environment.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Vision insurance coverage
• 401K with generous matching program
• Generous paid time off
• Potential annual bonus opportunity
• 50% discount at restaurants and retail locations
• Career advancement opportunities.