Senior PM & Tech Program Lead - Retail Planning Systems

Perfict Global, Inc.; Manhattan (KS); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Perfict Global, Inc. in Manhattan, NY, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Technical Program Manager to lead Retail IT planning programs. Hybrid onsite schedule (3 days onsite) with a focus on coordinating multiple workstreams and delivering complex technology initiatives.

The role requires a hands-on leader with experience managing dependencies, risks, and executive communications across business and technology teams.

Qualifications

• 10 years of experience in Senior Project Management, Program Management, or Technical Program Management.
• Experience supporting Retail IT Planning Systems or related retail technology initiatives.
• Experience managing multiple concurrent workstreams within large-scale programs.
• Strong cross-functional program delivery and dependency management.
• Ability to create and manage high-level program plans and detailed project plans.
• Hands-on experience with both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.
• Comfortable presenting to senior leadership and executives.
• Strong organizational, analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage large-scale Retail IT programs and projects from planning through delivery.
• Support Retail Planning Systems leadership and technology teams across multiple initiatives.
• Manage multiple concurrent workstreams, ensuring timelines, milestones, and deliverables remain on track.
• Partner with other Project Managers and Program Managers to identify, manage, and resolve cross-project dependencies.
• Develop, maintain, and own comprehensive high-level program plans and detailed project schedules.
• Track project milestones, deliverables, dependencies, and critical path activities.
• Proactively manage risks, issues, action items, decisions, and dependencies.
• Drive accountability across cross-functional teams and ensure timely completion of deliverables.
• Facilitate project and program meetings, status reviews, and executive-level presentations.
• Provide clear and concise communication tailored to different audiences, from technical teams to senior executives.
• Collaborate with business, technology, product, and other program stakeholders to ensure alignment.
• Drive delivery using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies, depending on project requirements.
• Identify potential challenges early and develop mitigation and contingency plans.
• Operate effectively in an environment with evolving priorities, incomplete information, and ambiguity.
• Provide regular program status updates, including milestones, risks, issues, dependencies, and overall health.

Skills

Senior Project Management

Program Management

Technical Program Management

Retail IT Planning Systems

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Agile and Waterfall

Risk management

Job description

Perfict Global, Inc. in Manhattan, NY, is seeking a Senior Project Manager / Technical Program Manager to lead Retail IT planning programs. Hybrid onsite schedule (3 days onsite) with a focus on coordinating multiple workstreams and delivering complex technology initiatives.

The role requires a hands-on leader with experience managing dependencies, risks, and executive communications across business and technology teams.