IT Project Mgr - Infrastructure / MP&A
City
New York
New York
State
NY
NY
Job Type
Contract Full-Time
Contract Full-Time
Job Description
Position Summary:
We are seeking a highly skilled Tech Project Manager to support the delivery of critical technology initiatives for the Merchandise Planning & Allocation (MP&A) function. This role will be split between two major projects:
- Migration of JDA (Blue Yonder) from Rackspace to AWS: Leading the seamless migration of the existing JDA infrastructure to AWS, ensuring minimal disruption to business operations and maximizing the benefits of a cloud-based environment.
- o9 Assortment Planning (AP) Project: Driving progress on the o9 Assortment Planning implementation, a strategic initiative to enhance assortment planning capabilities and improve business outcomes.
The ideal candidate will bring strong project management expertise, a solid understanding of supply chain and planning systems, and the ability to navigate complex technical and cross-functional challenges.
Project Management
- Develop and maintain project plans, timelines, and budgets for both the JDA migration and o9 projects, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
- Track project milestones, risks, and deliverables, providing regular updates to stakeholders and leadership.
- Manage resources, dependencies, and competing priorities across the two initiatives.
- Create and maintain status reporting dashboards using tools such as Tableau or similar platforms, ensuring clear and effective communication of project progress and key metrics.
JDA Migration to AWS
- Oversee the planning and execution of the JDA infrastructure migration from Rackspace to AWS, ensuring technical feasibility, stability, and scalability.
- Partner with infrastructure teams and external vendors to design and implement the migration strategy.
- Identify and mitigate risks associated with system downtime, data integrity, and performance post-migration.
o9 Assortment Planning Project
- Coordinate with business and technical teams to advance the o9 Assortment Planning implementation.
- Support testing, UAT, and defect resolution processes to ensure successful rollout.
- Facilitate collaboration between the o9 implementation team and business stakeholders to drive alignment on project goals.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
- Act as the primary point of contact for project updates, maintaining clear communication with project sponsors, technical teams, and cross-functional stakeholders.
- Prepare and deliver executive-level summaries and reports on project status, risks, and mitigation plans.
- Foster a collaborative environment across technical teams, business stakeholders, and external partners.
Process Improvement
- Identify opportunities to improve project delivery processes, tools, and methodologies.
- Create materials and resources to support the adoption of improved practices and enhance team efficiency.
- Ensure adherence to best practices and organizational standards for project management.
- Ability to develop detailed project documentation, including charters, risk registers, and resource plans.
Qualifications:
Required Skills and Experience:
- 5+ years of experience in project management, with a focus on technology and enterprise systems. Retail industry preferred.
- Proven track record of managing complex migrations (e.g., JDA or similar systems) and implementing supply chain or planning technologies on time and within budget.
- Strong knowledge of cloud infrastructure (AWS preferred) and planning platforms (JDA, o9, or similar). SaaS Implementation a plus.
- Experience with project management tools such as MS Project, Jira, or Smartsheet.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organization.
- Utilize expertise in Microsoft Outlook and Teams to facilitate effective communication and scheduling across cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
Preferred Skills:
- Knowledge of MP&A processes and systems.
- Familiarity with analytics platforms and their integration into planning systems.
- PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification.