IT - Senior Project Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sherwin-Williams is seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead information systems projects using Waterfall methodologies. The role collaborates with technical and business teams, leads feasibility studies, and drives project objectives from initiation to closure in alignment with strategic goals.

The position is based in Cleveland at our Global Headquarters and requires ensuring projects meet time, budget, and quality targets while leveraging standard PM tools and practices.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Project Management, or 7+ years in PM/IT.
• 4-6 years of PM experience focused on information systems including network/server/software deployment.
• Strong understanding of PM methodologies, tools, and techniques.
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting.
• Knowledge of SDLC methodologies and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage PM tasks for information systems projects (planning, requirements, scheduling, resource management).
• Manage projects end-to-end ensuring on-time delivery, scope, and budget.
• Define scope by analyzing requirements and identifying stakeholders; liaison with DT teams.
• Prepare and monitor budgets and monitor costs for cost-effectiveness.
• Coordinate IT team work and track progress to meet deadlines within budget.
• Identify, track and manage risks, issues, changes, and dependencies; escalate as needed.
• Conduct status meetings and provide updates to senior management and sponsors.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Budgeting

SDLC knowledge

Communication

Negotiation

Problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

PM methodologies

Data analysis & insights

Data modeling

Requirements gathering

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science / IT / PM

Tools

Microsoft Project

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Job Description

The Senior Project Manager role plays a critical part in delivering high-qualityinformation systems-specific projects using Waterfall methodologies. As a mid-level professional with extensiveknowledge and experience in project management principles and information systems leading practices, theincumbent will be responsible for overseeing and managing the execution of various information systemsprojects. The incumbent in this role will be responsible for identifying project requirements, setting projectobjectives, and identifying project DT stakeholders. They will work closely with key stakeholders across theorganization, including technical teams, business teams, application programmers, and leaders. The incumbent will coordinate work performed by DT stakeholders by defining project requirements, performing feasibility andneeds/impact assessments and will work with the team to implement new project management tools and techniques. This role requires expertise in project management and information system methodologies. Theincumbent will ensure that projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the required quality standards.They will be responsible for ensuring that they have the necessary skills, resources, and support to successfullycomplete projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain project management tasks for internal information systems-specific projects, includingproject planning, defining requirements, scheduling, tracking, and resource management tools
• Manage projects from start to finish, ensuring successful completion on schedule, within budget, and with high-quality deliverables
• Establish project scope by analyzing project requirements, setting project objectives, and identifying projectstakeholders
• Prepare and monitor project budgets and monitor project costsin order toensure cost-effectiveness
• Coordinate and track work performed by IT project team members to ensure completion on time and withinbudget
• Identify, track, and manage project risks, issues, changes, and dependencies and elevate as required
• Conduct regular project meetings and provide status updates to senior management, key stakeholders, andproject sponsors including project status, budget, progress, risks, and scope
• Develop and implement project quality control and quality assurance processes
• Liaise with technical and business stakeholders to ensure alignment of project goals and objectives
• Keep up-to-date with emerging trends and best practices in project management methodologies, informationsystems, and technologies

This is not a remote position and will report to our Global Headquarters in downtown Cleveland, OH.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, including conversion to H1-B visa.

Job duties include contact with other employees and access confidential and proprietary information and/or other items of value, and such access may be supervised or unsupervised. The Company therefore has determined that a review of criminal history is necessary to protect the business and its operations and reputation and is necessary to protect the safety of the Company’s staff, employees, and business relationships.

Required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or Project Management, or in lieu of a degree, at least 7 years of experience in the field of project management or Information Technology
• 4-6 years of experience in project management with a focus on information systems (ideally involving network, server, or software implementation and upgrades, and/or PC deployment
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, tools, and techniques
• Experience in project planning, scheduling, and budgeting
• Knowledge of software development life cycle (SDLC) methodologies
• Ability to work collaboratively with cross-functional teams
• In-depth knowledge of project management tools such as Microsoft Project, JIRA, and Confluence
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and problem-solving skills
• Software Development Lifecyle (SDLC) Methodology
• Project Management Methodology
• Project Management Tools
• Project Data Analysis & Insights
• Data Modeling
• Business Requirement Gathering & Documentation
• Demand and Capacity Planning
• Project Estimation and Budgeting
• Must be eighteen years or older
• Must be legally authorized to work in the country of employment without needing sponsorship for employment work visa status now or in the future.

Preferred

• Certified Project Management Professional (PMP), or CAPM
• Experience managing or implementing retail IT systems including Point of Sale, Merchandise Management, IBM Sterling Order Management preferred with emphasis on frontend application (Store Engagement)
• Knowledge of retail business process mapping for Order orchestration including fulfillment, replenishment, and inventory management
• Experience with commercial software including Oracle Retail, IBM Sterling, and Atlassian tools a plus

About Us

At Sherwin-Williams, our purpose is to inspire and improve the world by coloring and protecting what matters. Our paints, coatings and innovative solutions make the places and spaces in our world brighter and stronger. Your skills, talent and passion make it possible to live this purpose, and for customers and our business to achieve great results. Sherwin-Williams is a place that takes its stability, growth and momentum and translates it to possibility for our people. Our people are behind the strength of our success, and we invest and support you in:

• Life … with rewards, benefits and the flexibility to enhance your health and well-being
• Career … with opportunities to learn, develop new skills and grow your contribution
• Connection … with an inclusive team and commitment to our own and broader communities

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At Sherwin-Williams, part of our mission is to help our employees and their families live healthier, save smarter and feel better. This starts with a wide range of world-class benefits designed for you. From retirement to health care, from total well-being to your daily commute—it matters to us. A general description of benefits offered can be found at http://www.myswbenefits.com/ . Click on “Candidates” to view benefit offerings that you may be eligible for if you are hired as a Sherwin-Williams employee.

Compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case and will impact where actual compensation may fall within the stated wage range. The wage range listed for this role takes into account the wide range of factors considered in making compensation decisions including skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. The wage range, other compensation, and benefits information listed is accurate as of the date of this posting. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.

Qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws including with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act where applicable.

Sherwin-Williams is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, age, pregnancy, genetic information, creed, marital status or any other consideration prohibited by law or by contract.

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