Senior Project Manager – Quality Engineering and Lower Environments

The Project Manager is an Agile-savvy and technically strong. The Project Manager responsible for development projects. The Project Manager’s primary mission will be to own and manage the planning, execution and delivery.

The Project Manager is part of a team-oriented, technical organization and is an excellent communicator who can partner with producers, developers, operations, QA and project/program and domain management to ensure successful execution of their projects.

Essential Functions

• Takes ownership of complex project or multiple projects, overseeing all project related activities and ensuring execution and final delivery of project product.
• Creates the road map for the project, manages the plan, makes changes as necessary and effectively communicates status and issues to the team, the PMO and Domain management.
• Removes blockers efficiently and escalates issues and risks with an appropriate sense of urgency.
• Uses existing standards and processes throughout the life cycle of the project.
• Drives the change management processes.
• Facilitates planning, communication, negotiation and self-management within the team.
• Acts as Iteration Manager, managing and administrating the iteration lifecycle, backlog and story cards in VersionOne.
• Ensures that project audit controls and closeout activities are completed.
• On-boards and coaches other project managers in process, issue resolution and audit controls.
  Actively learns, exploring areas and skills that will help macys.com continue to grow and innovate.
• Conducts post-implementation reviews and communicates lessons learned to appropriate groups.
  Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science/Engineering or related field or equivalent work experience.
• 6+ years managing enterprise-level software development projects from initiation through completion, ideally ecommerce initiatives.
• 4+ years of experience managing software development efforts using Agile (Scrum, XP, lean, etc.).
• Thorough knowledge of the software development lifecycle, QA and test methodologies and processes, and experience with one (or more) products through all phases of the software development life cycle.
• Technical experience in retail/ecommerce is a strong plus.
• PMI or CSM certification helpful but not required.
• Practice open and continuous communication, values keeping others informed, effectively presenting information in a clear, concise manner.
• Excellent leadership, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work across functional lines and at many levels.
• Ability to think creatively, strategically and technically.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on department and company needs.