Program Manager, Merchandising PMO

Burlington Coat Factory Whse. Corp.; New Jersey; On-site; USD 115,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Associate discount

Flexible hours

Job summary

Burlington Stores, Inc. in New Jersey is seeking an IT Program Manager for Merchandising to lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex technology initiatives supporting merchandising operations.

You will mentor project managers, collaborate with cross-functional teams, gather requirements, and drive best practices across IT and merchandising to ensure successful integration of technology solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration or related field, or equivalent experience.
• PMP certification and 7+ years of project management or management consulting experience.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs (25%).
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements (25%).
• Develop program plans and ensure integration of project deliverables (20%).
• Oversee program budgeting, cost estimation, financial tracking, and reporting (10%).
• Mentor project managers and assist in their professional growth (10%).
• Participate in continuous improvement of project management practices (5%).
• Perform risk assessments and manage project risks (5%).

Skills

Program management

Leadership

Risk management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration

PMP certification

Job description

Position Overview As the IT Program Manager for Merchandising, you will drive the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology initiatives that support and enhance merchandising operations. Your role will focus on managing multiple complex IT projects related to merchandise systems, processes, and integrations. You will provide leadership and direction to junior team members, both employees and contractors, ensuring their project tasks align with merchandise and IT strategic objectives and IT best practices. Working closely with cross-functional teams, including merchants, planners, allocations, operations, and IT stakeholders, you will gather and analyze business requirements specific to merchandising needs, develop comprehensive project plans, and oversee the seamless integration of technology solutions. Additionally, you will mentor project managers, facilitate their professional development, and contribute to continuous improvement efforts for merchandise project management methodologies within IT.

A Day in the Life

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of complex programs (25%)
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze requirements (25%)
• Develop program plans and ensure the integration of project deliverables (20%)
• Oversee program budgeting, cost estimation, financial tracking, and reporting (10%)
• Mentor project managers and assist in their professional growth (10%)
• Participate in the continuous improvement of project management practices (5%)
• Perform risk assessments and manage project risks (5%)

You’ll Come With Education

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Project Management, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification 7+ years of experience in project management or management consulting.
• Strong knowledge of project management methodologies and tools.
• Proficiency in risk management and stakeholder engagement.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.

Come join our team. You're going to like it here! You will enjoy competitive wages, flexible hours, and an associate discount.

• Burlington's benefits package includes medical, dental and vision coverage including life and disability insurance.
• Full-time associates are also eligible for paid time off, paid holidays and a 401(k) plan.

We are a rapidly growing brand and provide a variety of training and development opportunities so our associates can grow with us.

Our teams work hard and have fun together! Burlington associates make a difference in the lives of customers, colleagues, and the communities where we live and work every day.

Burlington Stores, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity Individual pay decisions will be based on a variety of factors, such as but not limited to, qualifications, education, job-related skills, relevant experience, and geographic location.

Compensation Range: $115,000.00 - $150,000.00

For over half a century, Burlington have been delivering value to our customers, associates and our communities. With our every day low prices on top brand name merchandise for the entire family and home, combined with our dedication to our thousands of associates nationwide and our ability to make an impact in the communities where we live and work, Burlington is proud to be an award-winning off-price retailer.

Visit BurlingtonStores.Jobs for a full listing of our available jobs.