Lucas Group, Inc. has partnered with one of the most dynamic Fashion Brands in the Contemporary Sportswear space to help cast a team of strong Digital Marketers. We have an immediate need for a Project Manager. This position is headquartered in Los Angeles.
POSITION SUMMARY
Help to own, manage and optimize the site experience for the web properties. Work on web projects that are intended to and result in improved customer experience.
GENERAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Manages projects with complex global, multi-location stakeholders and implementations
- Manages all project related work, including budget, timeline, scope, quality and customer expectations
- Creates, executes and maintains project work plans
- Develops Project Charter and other project deliverables as required
- Oversees requirements gathering and documentation of detailed Business Requirements
- Develops and administers Request for Information and Request for Proposal documents and process
- Identifies, clarifies and resolves project issues
- Facilitates team and business project meetings effectively
- Delivers engaging, informative, well-organized presentations
- Reviews and obtains appropriate approvals on project deliverables
- QA projects before release
- Monitors project performance, including deliverables, resource effectiveness and quality
- Works with business to identify, evaluate and recommend appropriate solutions
- Communicates project plans, status and issues on a regular basis to project team members and management
- Effectively applies company methodology and enforces application development and infrastructure standards
- Leads process change initiatives that may require business process re-engineering
- Interacts with multiple business units and executive-level stakeholders
GENERAL QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of Web and mobile technology and solutions, and experience delivering through third-party SaaS solutions
- Experience with various systems such as WordPress, Adobe Experience, Sitecore, Google Analytics, Jira, Confluence, and Salesforce Commerce Cloud, etc. a plus
- Expert knowledge of Project and Web Development Lifecycle Methodologies
- Extensive knowledge of project management activities, deliverables and processes
- Proven ability to lead effective project meetings that are tailored to the audience
- Proven ability to effectively identify and resolve project issues
- Proven ability to effectively identify technical issues
- Proven ability to create complex project plans and timelines using MS Project or Redmine
- Expert ability to write and present effective project materials, including presentations and status reports
- Proven ability in IT structured analysis methodologies, including process flow definition and data flow diagramming
- Proven ability to multitask within an environment of rapidly changing priorities
- Strong ability to build, influence, lead and motivate effective teams towards end results
- Demonstrated excellence at working effectively with all levels of staff, clients and other IT/Creative personnel
- Demonstrated ability to translate business needs into timely and accurate responses
- Desire to work in a fast paced, dynamic team and product-oriented environment
- 4+ years of Web IT experience with 5+ years of Project Management experience
- 3+ years Project Management experience at a Retail Company (apparel preferred)
- 3+ years’ experience with ecommerce and web development projects
- Proven track record successfully managing IT projects in a complex, diverse and challenging business and IT environment
- Proven track record in project resource management, including mentoring and coaching, performance management and project financial management
Education and/or Experience
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field
- 2 years’ minimum experience working as a media buyer, account manager, financial analyst, or similarly analytical, data driven position.
Computer Skills
- Advanced computer proficiency in Microsoft Office Programs, Google Analytics and Adwords
