IT Project Manager II

Our values start with our people, join a team that values you Bring your talents to Ross, our leading off-price retail chain with over 2,200 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience. As part of our team, you will experience: + Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving+ Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow+ Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution+ Our commitment to Diversity, Equality & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community. Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams. GENERAL PURPOSE: The IT PM Project Manager II position is accountable for delivery of medium to high complexity projects. This position plans, initiates and manages medium to high complexity store technology projects with medium to large sized cross-functional teams. The Project Manager II establishes and maintains project governance, workplan, resource plan and budget. They monitor progress to assure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met and maintain project documentation and traceability. The Project Manager II interfaces with members of their project team(s), Advisory Group members, Steering committee and other IT and business stakeholders as well as vendor resources and vendor leadership as required). The Project Manager II works independently to organize and structure their own work, while providing vision, direction, training and coaching to project team members including Project Analyst(s). The role is responsible for continuing professional development to ensure they are following appropriate PM practices and staying current on relevant technology, processes and tools. The base salary range for this role is $129,100 - $220,600. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: u2022 Lead large programs with detailed knowledge of various delivery methodologies u2022 Manages the production of project and workstream plans, ensuring that all activities are identified, are appropriately organized and resourced u2022 Plans and leads analysis and stakeholder consultation to agree on project scope and deliverables u2022 Plans and coordinates the identification of requirements, document and manage requirements throughout the project; and coordinate verification of achievement u2022 Identifies risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints associated with the project, escalating where appropriate u2022 Drafts and delivers reports and presentations that enable stakeholders to evaluate progress and agree on plan and changes u2022 Collaborates with IT Contracts and vendor on contracts management, to review statement of work, address callouts from Legal u2022 Leads vendor contracting and ongoing vendor management u2022 Leads through the Capital Funding process managing large budgets/forecasts u2022 Leads medium to large project teams communicating project vision coordinating team actions on project activities; and flow of additional team members on and off the team as needed u2022 Builds team capability through training, coaching and mentoring u2022 Executes stakeholder engagement activities to develop effective project working relationships and to ensure stakeholder needs and concerns are identified and met u2022 Identifies, acquires, and manages the resources (physical and human) for the project u2022 Manages project resourcing, including staffing costs, forecasts and variances to ensure effective resource utilization u2022 Leads direct report(s), including performance management, coaching and development and engagement activities u2022 Manages third party project teams, effectively onboarding them and allocating them on tasks u2022 At conclusion of project, provides appropriate documentation and training to enable successful transition to business u2022 Identifies and records lessons learned to inform future project activity u2022 Reviews existing operations and generates new ideas to guide continuous improvements u2022 Conducts assurance reviews within the project, facilitate the delivery of assurance reviews by independent third parties, and take appropriate action to resolve any issues identified u2022 Leads post-project reviews and identification of lessons learned u2022 Maintains external accreditations and stays current on relevant tools and best practices in project management through continuing professional development. COMPETENCIES: People u2022 Building Effective Teams u2022 Developing Talent u2022 Collaboration Self u2022 Leading by Example u2022 Communicates Effectively u2022 Ensures Accountability and Execution u2022 Manages Conflict Business u2022 Business Acumen u2022 Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes u2022 Organizational Agility With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies: u2022 Customer Focus u2022 Tech Savvy QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED: u2022 Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business, Information Systems or Computer Science or related equivalent experience u2022 7+ years of experience leading project planning and executions in a medium to large company u2022 Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills; effective listener u2022 Strong knowledge of POS systems, retail hardware/software, and retail store technologies. u2022 Resourcefulness - identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited u2022 Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with individuals at different organizational levels u2022 Vendor contract negotiation and management u2022 Influence and Negotiation: able to obtain consensus between two or more internal or external parties with different interests u2022 Proven organization skills: ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in an environment with competing demands u2022 Strong MS Office skills - Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft One Drive and Visio. Adept at learning technologies, tools and processes. u2022 Knowledge of PMO tools such as OnePlan, Primavera, Planview u2022 Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project delivery methodologies Preferred Qualifications: u2022 Project Management Certification such as PMP, PBA, CSM, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA: Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer. Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. Consistent timeliness and regular attendance. Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically. This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. Ability to travel up to 5% of the time#LI-Hybrid SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Manager(s) Sr. Project Analyst Project Analyst DISCLAIMER This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion. Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.

Created: 2026-03-07