Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated IT Project Manager (IT PM) to join our dynamic IT team. The successful candidate will play a pivotal role in managing and delivering IT projects, ensuring alignment with our strategic goals. This role requires expertise in project management methodologies, a strong focus on the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), and proficiency in using Monday.com as a project management platform. Qualified individuals should have a high level of attention to detail, a commitment to excellence, and the ability to align objects cross-functionally.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple IT projects from initiation to closure, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and scope.
• Requirements Gathering: Collaborate with stakeholders to gather and translate business requirements into detailed project specifications.
• Business Acumen: Develop a deep understanding of the business, its goals, and operations, leveraging this knowledge to align IT projects with strategic objectives.
• Budget and Resource Management: Develop and manage project budgets, ensuring effective allocation of resources and tracking expenditures to maintain financial accountability.
• Triage and Prioritization: Conduct triage of project requests, prioritizing based on business impact, resource availability, and strategic alignment.
• SDLC Focus: Oversee the entire Software Development Life Cycle, ensuring quality standards are met throughout each phase of the project.
• Platform Utilization: Utilize Monday.com to manage project timelines, resources, and tasks effectively. Ensure that the platform is configured to meet project needs and promote team collaboration.
• Stakeholder Communication: Maintain open lines of communication with project stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
• Risk Management: Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies to minimize potential impacts on project delivery.
• Change Management: Facilitate smooth transitions during project implementation by engaging and supporting team members through effective communication, training, and resources, ensuring they understand and embrace new processes and technologies.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and lessons learned.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as an IT Project Manager, with a focus on software development and project management methodologies.
• Strong proficiency in Monday.com or similar project management tools.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively translate technical requirements for non-technical stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work in a fast-paced environment.
• Familiarity with Agile and Waterfall methodologies is a plus.
• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Communications, or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Knowledge of retail business and its operations, with a willingness to learn and adapt to its needs.