Principal, Project Management

Upbound Group Inc.; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Upbound Group is seeking a Principal, Project Management in Draper, Utah to lead large, complex initiatives impacting multiple lines of business. You will partner with senior leaders to define objectives, governance, and success criteria, and ensure delivery from initiation through closeout.

You will drive planning, risk management, and cross-functional execution with Product, Engineering, and Operations teams, balancing timelines, budgets, and benefits realization.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of related Project/Program/PM experience with cross-functional teams.
• New initiatives with IT/business impact require strong governance and planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead large, complex initiatives from concept through closeout with cross-functional teams.
• Establish plans, dependencies, milestones, and governance to ensure value realization.
• Identify risks, issues, and dependencies; lead timely resolution and escalation as needed.
• Partner with stakeholders to align objectives, KPIs and financial expectations.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project leadership

Risk management

Agile & Waterfall

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification

Tools

Jira

Microsoft Project

SharePoint

Visio

Microsoft Office

Job description

Upbound Group

Upbound Group (NASDAQ: UPBD) is a technology and data-driven leader in accessible financial solutions, serving millions of consumers through trusted brands including Acima®, Brigit™, and Rent-A-Center®. More than just a financial services company, we're a purpose-driven team focused on expanding financial inclusion, creating opportunity, and helping people achieve what's possible. Our mission is simple: leverage innovation, technology, and talent to build a better future and elevate financial opportunity for all.

Principal, Project Management

JOB PURPOSE

Under the direction of the Senior Director, EPMO, the Principal, Project Management is responsible for leading large, complex cross-functional initiatives with significant business impact. This role partners with senior corporate leaders, business stakeholders, cross-functional teams, and external parties to define objectives and expected outcomes, establish the framework for successful execution, drive cross-functional alignment and accountability, proactively manage risks and issues, and oversee delivery from initiation through implementation and closeout. The role ensures initiatives are executed effectively, deliver intended business value, and adhere to EPMO standards and governance practices.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead multiple, concurrent and varied initiatives from conception through planning, execution, implementation and closeout. Define and manage scope, schedules, resources, project artifacts, governance and implementation plans across business and technology teams.
• Drive successful initiative execution by establishing clear plans, identifying and managing dependencies and critical path activities, proactively addressing resource and capacity constraints, and ensuring milestones and commitments are met.
• Proactively identify and manage risks, issues, assumptions and dependencies, facilitating timely resolution and escalation when needed. Anticipate challenges, challenge assumptions and develop balanced solutions that protect organizational interests, timelines, quality and intended outcomes.
• Drive alignment to business outcomes and value by partnering with Program/Project Leads, Product, Finance and business stakeholders to establish objectives, financial expectations, KPIs, success measures and expected benefits. Monitor performance and proactively surface gaps that may impact value realization.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across Product, Engineering, Operations and Business teams to support successful delivery and adoption of technology and operational transformations.
• Build trusted partnerships and influence across the organization by establishing credibility, navigating competing priorities, fostering collaboration and accountability, and influencing stakeholders toward alignment and timely decisions that advance project objectives and business outcomes.
• Promote execution excellence and adherence to EPMO standards by applying EPMO governance, project management methodologies and organizational standards appropriately to each initiative. Identify opportunities to improve delivery practices, share lessons learned and contribute to the continuous evolution of EPMO standards, tools and processes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills, with attention to detail and the ability to effectively communicate with stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities and lead multiple projects concurrently, while maintaining focus on key deliverables, outcomes and deadlines.
• Ability to operate effectively in a dynamic project environment with aggressive deadlines, shifting priorities and ambiguity, using sound judgment to make timely decisions and adapt plans as needed.
• Ability to work independently with limited direction and as part of a cross-functional team. Self-motivated, resourceful, adaptable and accountable for delivering results.
• Demonstrated ability to build trust, influence stakeholders and create alignment across multiple functional areas to drive change and achieve corporate objectives, particularly in environments where direct authority is limited.
• Strong knowledge of Project and Program Management methodologies, with experience working in Agile and Waterfall environments. Knowledge of Product Management practices preferred.
• Strong business acumen and understanding of retail principles, with the ability to connect project execution to business objectives, customer needs and expected outcomes.
• Strong analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate complex issues, facilitate decisions and negotiate balanced solutions.
• Minimum of 5 years of related Project, Program and/or Product Management experience, including experience leading complex IT and/or business initiatives with cross-functional teams.
• Experience leading projects with significant budgets and/or large, cross-functional teams preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree or equivalent experience preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification highly desired.
• Proficiency with project management, collaboration and productivity tools, including Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, SharePoint, Jira, Visio and/or comparable platforms.

SPONSORSHIP

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