The IT Project Manager will be responsible for providing an oversight and management of IT Projects, which includes ensuring successful delivery of assigned IT projects on time and on budget. The IT Project Manager will also ensure that each project is being professionally managed and reported, with a detailed oversight to establish that the defined deliverables are being followed and upheld.
Major Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Provides Project Management Leadership for multiple concurrent programs and projects
Technical and Functional understanding of the projects assigned and being managed
Manages the full life-cycle of a project
Ensures that the proper resources are assigned to defined tasks
Includes coordination with internal teams and 3rd party vendors
Adherence and enforcement of company SOX, SDLC and IT policies and procedures
Provides regular project communication and status reporting
Maintains project status, project plans, project issues documents, decision logs, and any other additional project documentation
Understanding the audience and tailoring communications based on that audience (Executives, Business, IT, Vendors)
Leads communications with Business, IT and 3rd parties to keep the project status, issues, plans and escalations in a concise and direct manner so that all stakeholders are informed
Resolves all project issues including scope, timeline, resourcing changes, business functionality and technology issues
Coordinate with all team members to ensure priorities and activities being scheduled are aligned to expected deliverables
Oversees the support and administration of Project Management Methodologies - making best practice recommendations to improve and streamline as appropriate and within company/department policies
Works within the IT team to standardize, mentor and guide the staff in properly using the Project Management Methodology processes and documents
Involved in the design and documentation of project solutions to ensure that proper feedback is provided as part of the overall delivery
Experienced in managing software projects - SaaS, Infrastructure, Network, Store Systems, IT Security projects, Cloud Migration, Digital (PIM, DAM, eCOM/Omni, etc.)
Experienced in managing functional systems projects (across multiple geographies) - Apparel, Finance, Supply Chain/Logistics
Education/Experience:
3 - 5 years' IT Project Management experience, preferably within fashion/apparel in retail/wholesale industries
Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business or related field preferred
Strong knowledge of the apparel industry business model (wholesale order-to-cash), as well as best practices in process, technology, development, integration, network and data security
Proven past experience in implementing and managing concurrent projects in a corporate multi-platform, multi-currency environment
Should be comfortable with being hands on in support of implemented technology solutions
Must be familiar and able to define and build Integration and Process flow schemas (Visio or similar a plus)
Proficient in MS Office products (Word, Excel, Power Point)
Proficient in Project Management tools (ie. Project, Jira)
Experience in managing budgets (Capital projects)
Experience in reporting to senior management in detailing current project statuses and forward looking plans for upcoming tasks
Project Management Certifications (ie. PMP) a plus
Other Skills and Abilities:
Strong communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to convey clear and concise thoughts and ideas
Excellent time management skills including the ability to manage multiple projects at any given time
Ability to analyze problems and propose solutions - before they become reality
Innovative thinking and vision
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
Proven management of enterprise level programs/projects
Experience in leading a resource team - internal and vendors
In-depth knowledge of Project Management Methodologies, SOX governance, PCI rules
Strong interpersonal skills when communicating with user community and vendors
On-site in Midtown Manhattan, New York City, 5 days per week
Must be willing to travel
The pay range for this position is: $120,000-$140,000 per year.
Please note that the foregoing compensation information is a good-faith assessment associated with this position only and is provided pursuant to the New York City Salary Transparency Law.
About G-III Apparel Group, Ltd. | www.g-iii.com
G-III excels at bringing excitement and confidence to customers through the fashion we create. We are global experts in design, sourcing, manufacturing, distribution and marketing, which enables us to fuel the growth of a substantial portfolio of brands. With more than 30 licensed and owned brands, including some of the most sought-after names in global fashion, our success is driven by our team's entrepreneurial spirit and our deep relationships across the industry.
G-III's owned brands include DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris, Donna Karan, Vilebrequin, Sonia Rykiel, G.H. Bass, Bass Outdoor, Andrew Marc, Eliza J., GIII Sports and more. G-III has fashion licenses under the Calvin Klein, Tommy Hilfiger, Cole Haan, Dockers, Guess?, Kenneth Cole, Levi's, Vince Camuto, Margaritaville and more. G-III also operates retail stores for the DKNY, Karl Lagerfeld Paris and Donna Karan brands.