IT Project Manager Job in South Deerfield 01373, Massachusetts US
IT Project Manager
Job Summary:
The IT Project Manager is responsible for the successful design, delivery and implementation of enterprise application solutions. This individual manages, mentors, and leads the team through the entire solution development project lifecycle. Through planning, organization, collaboration, strategic guidance, formal process and controls, and good communication, the Project Manager ensures the success of each initiative. This individual possesses a strong background in project management, solution development, development technologies, development methodologies and leadership. The successful candidate’s outstanding communication, team building, strategic thinking, creative and technical skills will allow the delivery of initiatives on time. The Project Manager works closely with the business users and IS management to define and manage expectations, control scope, mentor and lead their team, implement methodology and continually enhance processes.
Scope:
This position requires on call in support of development projects and staff. Develops team budget and tracking and generates strategy for development team. Discretion is required.
Minimum Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree preferably in Management Information Systems / Computer Science or equivalent experience.
- 3 years experience in project management.
- 5-8 years experience participating in either a systems analysis, design, development or lead role.
- A solid understanding of the software development life cycle process, development tools technologies, and deployment management.
- Ability to build and manage to project plan
- Experience with Lawson a plus.
Notice:
This position is subject to a criminal background check and potentially and an education verification as part of the application process. At the time of interview, internal and external applicants will be required to sign a release authorizing the company to conduct criminal background check and/or education verification.
Hours:
First Shift, Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM
Flexibility in work schedule is required including the ability to work extended hours, weekends, and holidays as operational need may require.
This position offers a very competitive salary excellent benefits package.
Salary Structure:
Exempt Position - Band M2
The Yankee Candle Company, Inc. is the leading designer, manufacturer, wholesaler and retailer of premium scented candles, based on sales, in the giftware industry. Employing approximately 6,000 people world-wide (as of December 31, 2011), Yankee Candle (Headquartered in South Deerfield, Massachusetts) has a 42-year history of offering distinctive products and marketing them as affordable luxuries and consumable gifts, with sales from continuing operations of $785.8 million dollars in fiscal year 2011.Having earned a reputation for superior, long-lasting fragrance quality, Yankee Candle is America’s trusted choice for fragrance. The Company sells its products through a North American wholesale customer network of approximately 28,800 store locations, a growing base of Company owned and operated retail stores (552 Yankee Candle Stores located in 46 states and 1 province in Canada as of December 31, 2011), direct mail catalogs, and its Internet website (www.yankeecandle.com). Outside of North America, the Company sells its products primarily through its subsidiary, Yankee Candle Company (Europe), Ltd., which has an international wholesale customer network of approximately 5,700 store locations and distributors covering a combined 49 countries.
Division/Department : The Yankee Candle Company, Inc
% of Travel Required : None