IT Technical Project Manager
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Finance Dashboard Timelines Pipelines Operations Leadership Scalability Coordinating Retail Sales Supply Chain Merchandising Data Strategy Accountability Data Ingestion Microsoft Azure Problem Solving Data Management Sprint Planning Computer Science Data Warehousing Technical Acumen Retail Operations Agile Methodology Project Management Program Management Business Valuation Business Priorities Amazon Web Services Project Performance Resource Allocation Technology Ecosystems Sprint Retrospectives Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Extract Transform Load (ETL) Scrum (Software Development) Milestones (Project Management) Application Programming Interface (API), We are seeking an experienced IT Technical Project Manager to lead complex, cross-functional technology initiatives supporting retail merchandising systems, store operations platforms, and enterprise data ecosystems. This role partners closely with both business and engineering teams to deliver scalable, high-impact solutions that drive retail operations and data strategy forward.
This is a highly execution-focused role requiring strong technical acumen, retail domain expertise, and the ability to coordinate across distributed (onshore/offshore) teams., Program & Project Delivery
- Lead end-to-end delivery of large-scale technical programs across merchandising, store operations, and enterprise data platforms
- Develop and manage project plans, timelines, milestones, and roadmaps
- Break down complex initiatives into actionable workstreams and deliverables
- Manage risks, dependencies, resource allocation, and delivery trade-offs
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with business goals
Retail Domain & Business Partnership
- Act as a strategic technology partner to merchandising and store operations teams
- Support systems and processes related to:
- Merchandising lifecycle (item setup, pricing, margins)
- Promotions and pricing platforms
- Store operations and execution tools
- Vendor, supply chain, and product data management
- Translate business needs into clear functional and technical requirements
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Operations, Finance, Merchandising, and IT
Data Platforms & Technical Delivery
- Lead initiatives across enterprise data platforms and analytics ecosystems
- Support:
- Data ingestion, integration, and pipeline development
- Reporting, dashboards, and analytics solutions
- Master data management (items, vendors, stores)
- Partner with engineering and architecture teams to deliver scalable solutions
- Communicate technical dependencies and risks to both technical and business stakeholders
Offshore Team Coordination
- Provide daily leadership and coordination for offshore/distributed teams
- Define priorities, scope, acceptance criteria, and delivery expectations
- Facilitate stand-ups, issue resolution, and progress tracking
- Drive accountability, quality, and consistent delivery across teams
Agile Delivery
- Lead Agile processes including sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives, and backlog grooming
- Monitor project performance, risks, and dependencies
- Proactively identify and resolve execution bottlenecks
- Continuously improve delivery processes and tools
Stakeholder Communication
- Provide consistent updates on project status, risks, and milestones
- Translate technical concepts into clear business-friendly communication
- Maintain alignment between business priorities and technical execution, Finance Dashboard Timelines Pipelines Operations Leadership Scalability Coordinating Retail Sales Supply Chain Merchandising Data Strategy Accountability Data Ingestion Microsoft Azure Problem Solving Data Management Sprint Planning Computer Science Data Warehousing Technical Acumen Retail Operations Agile Methodology Project Management Program Management Business Valuation Business Priorities Amazon Web Services Project Performance Resource Allocation Technology Ecosystems Sprint Retrospectives Full Stack Development Artificial Intelligence Business Transformation Extract Transform Load (ETL) Scrum (Software Development) Milestones (Project Management) Application Programming Interface (API) +0
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in IT, Computer Science, Business, or related field
- 7+ years of experience in technical project/program management within retail or similar environments
- Strong understanding of retail merchandising and store operations systems
- Experience delivering data and analytics-driven platforms
- Proven ability to manage offshore or distributed teams
- Experience in grocery, multi-store, or big-box retail environments preferred
Technical Skills
- Strong technical foundation working with engineering and data teams
- Experience with:
- Enterprise data platforms / data warehouses (EDW)
- ETL/ELT pipelines, APIs, and system integrations
- Cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, or GCP)
- Familiarity with retail systems (merchandising, pricing, POS, promotions)
- Strong Agile experience (Scrum, Kanban)
- Tools: Jira, Smartsheet, MS Project, or similar
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills, * PMP certification
- Experience with Databricks
- Experience in grocery or retail technology, * Strong execution mindset and ownership
- Ability to manage complex systems and dependencies
- Proactive problem solver with a bias for action
- Excellent communicator across technical and business audiences
- Comfortable working in fast-paced, evolving environments