Mattress Firm is excited to announce the opening of the Project Manager III position! This position manages and oversees all aspects of a project to ensure it is completed on-time and within budget. Has overall responsibility for managing scope, cost, schedule, internal staffing and outside vendors, and contractual deliverable. Prepares reports for upper management regarding status of project.
Essential Responsibilities
Create and maintain all project documentation including but not limited to project plan, project schedule, four quadrant project substantiation requests, and financial spreadsheets
Maintains critical path milestones tracking charts providing visibility in progress in project Work streams
Manages 1-2 large projects, 3-4 small project at the same time or comprehensive program management
Develops weekly status reports for management to review progress with the Steering Team
Assists with managing of project budget(s)
Perform risk management tasks
Ensures quality delivery of solutions by following up on issues log
Assists in management of change request and functionality release process ensuring scope controls are maintained
Leads and develops materials for key meetings and provides summaries of discussions and action items
Completes other projects and special assignments as requested by supervisor and/or Senior Management
Establish, maintain, and coordinate relationships with third parties and vendors
Establish and foster business relationships with other MFRM departments
Ensures delivery of projects are within deadlines and meet budget guidelines
Ensures priorities of projects worked on are aligned with business priorities
Facilitation of decision-making and problem resolution to keep projects moving
Escalation of concerns with resources, scope, budget and timeline
Non-Essential Responsibilities
Represent MFRM IT during meetings with primary and secondary vendors
Represent MFRM IT during meetings with primary and secondary service providers
Education
Bachelor’s Degree IT, Business or other related field, two years or more related experience or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred
Professional Experience
7+ Years Multiple concurrent project management required And
Retail and/or Technology background preferred
Skills List
Upholds Mattress Firms core values: Service, Passion, Integrity
Leadership: Being open and approachable to build goodwill, positivity, and loyalty with team members
Management and Leadership: Ability to motivate and empower individuals and groups to greater participation, commitment and high standards of performance
Team Building: Implement team spirit, encourage team collaboration, identify hidden strengths of individual and team, encourage all team members to express suggestions and ideas and to find own creative solutions for upcoming problems
Creative Thinking: Ability to invent and develop original ideas and turn new and imaginative ideas into reality
Website Design: Design skills (Dreamweaver, Photoshop, Illustrator) and ability to storyboard
Critical Thinking: Capable of identifying all aspects of a problem and understanding why a problem exists in order to develop a workable solution
Interpersonal: Adapts to new situations, changes, and shifts strategies to meet different types of challenges
Technical: Skillful in proper use of tools, hardware, software and equipment to insure optimal functioning
Creative: Ability to express an inner ideal into an artistic, creative or aesthetic form.
Communication Skills: Excellent Communicator
Attention to Detail: Detail Oriented
Organizational Skills: Highly Organized
Teamwork: Team Oriented
Social Skills: Effective at Building Cross Functional Relationships
Motivated: Self-Motivated
Knowledge Ability to read and interpret reports, documents such as safety rules, maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
Microsoft Office including Project and Visio
Structured Project Portfolio Management
Methodology using provided ITS documentation
Agile project management
Now don’t fall asleep out there… the sooner that we receive your application, the closer you are to the career of your dreams!
DIVERSE CANDIDATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY
Mattress Firm is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment, and does not discriminate against any applicant or employee for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Mattress Firm is committed to creating a dynamic work environment that values diversity and inclusion, respect and integrity, customer focus, and innovation.
