Technical Project Manager

Safeway - Pleasanton, CA

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Pleasanton, CA

10,001+ employees

Food and Beverage Retailers

About the position

As a Technical Project Manager at Albertsons Companies, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and managing various technical projects within the organization. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget while adhering to quality standards. You will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, facilitating communication and coordination to drive project success. This position is based out of our Pleasanton, CA office, and you will be expected to engage with stakeholders at all levels, providing updates and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle. Your role will encompass the entire project management process, from planning and execution to closing. You will define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders, developing comprehensive project plans that include schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. As you lead project teams through the execution phase, you will monitor progress and performance against established plans, addressing any issues that arise and ensuring timely delivery of project milestones. In addition to project execution, you will implement quality assurance processes to ensure that deliverables meet established standards. You will conduct regular reviews and inspections, working closely with the QA team to define and execute testing strategies as needed. Change management will also be a critical aspect of your role, as you will assess and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, developing contingency plans to mitigate potential impacts. Fostering a collaborative and inclusive team environment will be essential, as you will provide coaching and mentoring to team members, helping them develop their skills and grow professionally. Your ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical staff will be crucial in ensuring alignment and transparency with stakeholders throughout the project lifecycle.

Responsibilities

• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with stakeholders.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, resource allocation, and risk management strategies.
• Identify and address dependencies between tasks and teams to ensure smooth project execution.
• Lead project teams through the execution phase, providing guidance, motivation, and support.
• Monitor project progress and performance against established plans, identifying and resolving issues as they arise.
• Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to ensure timely delivery of project milestones.
• Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders at all levels, ensuring transparency and alignment.
• Facilitate regular project meetings, including kick-off meetings, status updates, and post-mortems.
• Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure their requirements are met throughout the project lifecycle.
• Implement quality assurance processes to ensure that project deliverables meet established standards and requirements.
• Conduct regular reviews and inspections to identify and address quality issues proactively.
• Work closely with the QA team to define and execute testing strategies as needed.
• Assess and manage changes to project scope, schedule, and budget, ensuring that any deviations are properly documented and approved.
• Anticipate potential changes and develop contingency plans to mitigate their impact on project objectives.
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive team environment, promoting open communication and knowledge sharing.
• Provide coaching and mentoring to team members, helping them develop their skills and grow professionally.
• Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback to team members on a regular basis.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a technical project manager, managing complex projects from initiation to closure.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in creating executive level summaries and presentations using tools such as MS PowerPoint.
• 5+ years of experience within a large-scale retail organization, such as a Fortune 500 organization.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Agile Product Management mindset preferred.
• Sound familiarity with tools such as Confluence, JIRA, etc.
• PMP certified.
• Experience in eCommerce Grocery business is a plus.
• Solid technical background, with experience in software development, IT infrastructure, or related fields.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with stakeholders at all levels.
• Ability to communicate effectively via multiple channels (verbal, written, etc.) with technical and non-technical staff.
• Passion for creating business value balancing with customer focus.
• Ability to work collaboratively across various engineering teams using different technology stacks.
• Ability to routinely interact with multiple levels of the organization including executive level members of the organization.
• Well-organized, detail-oriented, and have the ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment, managing multiple priorities simultaneously.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in eCommerce Grocery business is a plus.