If you were in the Project Manager, ReGEAR role now, here are some of the core activities you would be doing:

• Developing and articulating a clear product vision and strategy in alignment with company goals
• Translating business requirements into detailed work action plans, and identifying and sequencing the activities needed to successfully complete projects, complete vendor selection and RFI/RFP process as needed
• Preparing project estimates and determine the resources (expertise, time, money, equipment, etc.) required to complete projects with the highest level of success
• Ensuring proper risk management by documenting all risks and employing an effective mitigation strategy
• Developing and reviewing project briefs and plans with internal and external stakeholders and presenting project initiatives to the Product Manager
• Clarifying and developing a laser-like focus of the business needs, control project scope, and track and report project status to the Product Manager, IS Senior Management and/or Project Steering Committees
• Supporting the Omni-channel Product Manager to develop the ReGEAR roadmap and prioritize projects based on their business value outcomes

Here are some of the things you could be working on in the future:

• Managing all aspects of the projects to ensure alignment of the overall ReGEAR program with strategic business objectives
• Utilizing your experience and expertise to contribute specialized process improvement initiatives in the project management practice within the IS team
• Executing projects according to approved project plans using Agile principles and values and scrum methodology
• Running project team scrums and daily standups, including virtual scrums and standups with remote team members as required
• Ensuring alignment across other IS projects and efficient escalation and removal of project impediments
• Preparing and coordinating system changes for release, organizing product demo sessions to gather feedback from the stakeholders to ensure continuous improvement

Are you our next Project Manager, ReGEAR?

• You have a Bachelor’s degree or post-secondary education in Information Technology, Business or a related field
• You have 5+ years of experience as a Project or Product Manager/Owner
• You have demonstrated success working in an agile methodology
• You have a Scrum certification (CSM, CSPO, etc.)
• You have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with all levels of stakeholders
• You have an exceptional ability to collaborate and contribute as a team player, and the ability to build strong, positive relationships within your team, and cross functionally
• You have excellent communication and influencing skills with the ability to explain, articulate, and document concepts, frameworks and requirements
• You have strong organization and prioritization skills while managing multiple, competing priorities
• You have excellent time management skills with the ability to plan ahead and meet deadlines
• You possess a high level of analytical and critical thinking
• You have strong facilitation, diplomacy, and leadership skills
• You have experience coaching and mentoring in an agile development environment
• You are proactive in identifying the root cause of issues and developing solutions
• You remain highly flexible and adaptable when faced with ambiguity
• You effectively balance autonomy and collaboration
• You inspire breakthrough thinking and continuous improvement
• You seek the best (sometimes not the easiest) solutions, with an unwavering commitment to do what is right
• Your passion for your work is paralleled by your passion for getting outside and living it