IT Business Analyst and Project Manager

Candidate Staff; Stamford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Candidate Staff seeks a Business Analyst and Project Manager in Stamford, Connecticut, to drive IT project specifications and implementations. The role demands 7+ years in retail, managing complex projects, and outstanding analytical skills.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, is detail-oriented, and excels at problem-solving. Experience with systems architecture and tools like NetSuite or Salesforce is preferred. Design Within Reach emphasizes diversity and inclusion in its hiring process.

Qualifications

• 7+ years’ experience in a fast‑paced retail environment.
• 3-5 years managing complex, cross‑functional projects.
• Experience with systems architecture and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plans for IT projects.
• Communicate updates and risks to stakeholders.
• Organize and document requirement meetings.

Skills

Abstract thinking

Action oriented

Attention to detail

Analytical abilities

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to motivate others

Tools

NetSuite

Salesforce.com

Job description

Job Description

Design Within Reach is your source for the best in modern design, from iconic mid‑century works to innovative items designed today. We sell clean and simple furniture and accessories, representing designers, materials and processes that span categories and countries. Many of the items in our assortment are contract quality and are used in restaurants, hotels and schools around the world.

This position is responsible for driving discovery, project specification and implementation of system development and new system implementation projects. The Business Analyst and Project Manager reports to the VP, Tech & Info Systems and is a strategic role as Design Within Reach pursues top rank as a leader in the design industry. The ideal candidate will be self‑motivated, extremely detail oriented, and proven at managing projects to completion.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project plan for IT projects
• Communicate status updates, risks, and issues to stakeholders
• Organize, facilitate, and document requirement meetings with business stakeholders
• Manage project resources both internal and external
• Translate business needs into actionable development and system requirement specification documents
• Manage project budgets including 3rd party consultant and professional services hours and costs
• Work in partnership with other departments and members of IT & IS teams on issues relating to system quality, efficacy and usability
• Analyze system efficacy and propose revised logic and/or procedural changes as needed
• Evaluate and make recommendations for new system partners or new functionality
• Create and maintain training documentation as it relates to new system implementations or functionality
• Design and where possible build reporting for business users to assist with data cleansing and inventory management
• Ensure adherence to deadlines, escalating concerns and risks as they arise

Required Skills

• Abstract thinking and the ability to work closely with others as well as independently when required
• Action oriented, highly self‑motivated
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Proven analytical and problem‑solving abilitiesAbility to effectively prioritize and execute tasks in a high‑pressure environment
• Ability to manage multiple, often competing, priorities and tasks and follow through to completion on strict deadlines
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Friendly presence and helpful attitude; good interpersonal skills
• Ability to motivate others and coordinate project teams

Qualifications

Required Experience

• 7+ years’ experience working in a fast‑paced retail company
• 3-5 years’ experience managing highly visible, complex, cross‑functional projects
• Demonstrated understanding of systems architecture and development concepts
• Experience analyzing business requirements and designing successful solutions based on those requirements
• Experience working with NetSuite and/or Salesforce.com is a plus

Additional Information

Design Within Reach is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal‑opportunity employer (Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabilities).