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Spencer's · 23 hours ago

Director, IT Project Management

Spencer's is an authentic provider of fun, focused on creating a great workplace culture. The Director of IT Project Management will lead the PM function, oversee complex portfolios, manage teams, and ensure alignment of projects with business goals.

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Responsibilities

Spencer's & Spirit is looking for a Director, IT Project Management who will lead the PM function, set strategy, oversee complex portfolios, manage teams, align projects with business goals, handle budgets/risks, and ensure efficient execution for large-scale initiatives, while focusing on delivery excellence, stakeholder communication, process improvement, and strategic alignment
Strategic leadership defining the PMO vision, aligning projects with company imperatives and strategies, and ensuring business requirements are met
Driving cross-functional execution of multi-departmental efforts consisting of multiple programs, often with non-aligned schedules and deliverables from requirements to delivery
Identifying areas in our processes and management of projects that can be modified and improved, and execute steps to implement those changes
Ensuring that a project delivers on time with high quality, within budget, and in accordance with stated business and technical objectives
Holding team members accountable for their commitments, milestones, resources, and deliverables, and ensuring that these are met
Anticipating, proactively identifying, documenting, and managing key program risks and resource constraints, proposing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans across multiple programs
Documenting and communicating objectives, plans, status, issues, and risks in a timely manner to team members, stakeholders, and senior management
Conducting regular and 'as needed' program and cross-functional team meetings as a component of the program operating mechanisms to update status, and identifying and resolving issues
Ability to present and interact with Executive Leadership

Qualification

PMP certificationSoftware Development LifecycleProject ManagementMS ProjectTeam BuildingLeadershipCommunicationProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business; 15+ years of progressive Project Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Proven leadership experience managing teams
Ability to communicate objectives, plans, status, and results clearly, focusing on the critical key points
Solutions-oriented, with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions
Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle
Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Presence, demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, and ability to influence at all levels
Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across organizations in delivering the best outcome of complex programs
Ability to intuitively gauge a project's scope and the team's ability to execute well
Strong experience with MS Project (or other Project Management tool) and Visio
Ability to manage multiple and oft-changing priorities simultaneously

Preferred

PMP certification is preferred

Benefits

Flexible work environment
Career advancement
Competitive base salary
Bonus opportunity
Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay
Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance
401k with a company match
30% merchandise discount

Company

Spencer's

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We are a lifestyle retail company with two unique brands located throughout the U.S., Canada, and online.

H1B Sponsorship

Spencer's has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not guarantee sponsorship for this specific role. Below presents additional info for your reference. (Data Powered by US Department of Labor)
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2025 (9)
2024 (9)
2023 (6)
2022 (5)
2021 (3)
2020 (1)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
unknown
2007-08-21Acquired

Leadership Team

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Emily Fredericks
Talent Acquisition Partner
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Lori Loveland
Human Resources Business Partner
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