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Macerich · 2 months ago

Information Technology Project Manager II

Phoenix, Arizona, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate. As an Information Technology Project Manager II, you will oversee the successful planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects while managing multiple projects simultaneously and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Enterprise SoftwareIntellectual PropertyPropTechReal Estate

Responsibilities

Takes full ownership of project delivery from initiation through completion, using effective time management techniques to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and ensure progress aligns with established plans, timelines, and budgets. Drives execution with a focus on timely, cost-effective outcomes that support organizational objectives

Acts as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle

Effectively manage conflicts and disagreements within the project team. Employ mediation and negotiation skills to find common ground and maintain a harmonious working environment

Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather requirements, provide project updates, and manage expectations. Effectively communicates project statuses and addresses concerns of stakeholders

Leads critical project decision-making processes with transparency and alignment to objectives, ensuring decisions are well-documented and effectively communicated. Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, collaborating with teams to identify practical resolutions that keep projects moving forward

Leads change management efforts for IT projects, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to operations. Ensures all project activities comply with established technology and quality standards, supporting consistency, reliability, and long-term success

Effectively allocates and manages project resources to maximize efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates agility in engaging the right individuals and expertise to address challenges, collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project momentum and success

Facilitates meetings effectively to ensure that they are productive, focused, and achieve their intended goals. Establishes clear objectives and ensures that participants know what the meeting aims to accomplish, which topics will be discussed, and what decisions need to be made. Summarizes action items, responsibilities, and deadlines and ensures that everyone understands their roles and what needs to be accomplished before the next meeting. If the meeting involves addressing challenges or making decisions, facilitate a structured discussion that allows for input from different perspectives and leads to actionable solutions

Effectively manages project budgets by maintaining detailed budget breakdowns that include key financial information and metrics. Communicates budget status regularly to stakeholders through reports and meetings. Provide updates on actual spending, remaining budget, and any significant budget-related developments

Maintains organized, up-to-date project documentation within Box, ensuring all relevant materials are properly stored and accessible. Serves as the primary administrator for Monday.com project boards, keeping statuses current to enable transparency, collaboration, and informed decision-making across teams and stakeholders

Qualification

Budget ManagementStakeholder CommunicationProject ManagementChange ManagementConflict ResolutionRisk ManagementDocumentation ManagementLeadership SkillsCollaboration Skills

Required

Over 5 years of professional project management experience with proven execution skills

Effectively manages competing priorities and tasks, oversees IT initiatives from planning through implementation, and ensures timely delivery within budget

Demonstrates strong leadership in aligning team efforts with organizational goals through transparent communication and strategic resource allocation

Applies strong leadership communication skills to foster alignment, transparency, and collaboration across teams and stakeholders

Proactively addresses complex IT challenges through data-informed decisions, balancing immediate needs with long-term strategic goals while maintaining a cooperative and responsive work environment

Contributes to the overall success of the IT department through engagement both within and outside their individual teams

Fosters a collaborative environment that bridges the IT department and other business units

Actively demonstrates, supports and promotes the corporate values of excellence, good relationships, optimism, integrity, empowerment and fun

Committed to cultivating a positive company culture and dedicated to advocating for a diverse and inclusive work environment across the organization

Adheres to all company and department guidelines and operational processes, including incident management, change management, and knowledge management protocols

Possesses basic knowledge of risk management practices and maintains vigilant adherence to cyber and privacy requirements

Ensures the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of information in alignment with organizational standards and regulatory mandates

Skilled in cultivating strategic relationships with external vendors and internal stakeholders—including C-suite executives, department heads, and IT teams