Project Manager, IT at Skechers in Manhattan Beach, CA

Skechers USA’s Information Technology group is looking for a Project Manager for Information Technology group to fill a position overseeing technology projects with Skechers, USA. This person will be responsible for all aspects of project management for the project portfolio. The successful candidate will ensure consistency with Skechers, USA technology standards and processes.

Standard project management utilizing best practices for an on time, on schedule delivery. The candidate will execute project management methodology, operational execution while partnering with the Information Technology team.

Duties include:

• Developing the project plan, which includes staffing, responsibilities, and scheduling
• Partnering with the I.T. team to define team member roles and expectations, and ensuring timely feedback
• Ensuring that project resources are used effectively
• Creation and management of project plans, risk mitigation plans, communication plans, resource requirements, project costs and all other project management-related documentation
• Development and/or review of estimates and estimating assumptions for the project’s schedule, effort, and cost using established estimating models, best practices, and past experience
• Performing day-to-day management of all phases of the project including requirements gathering, design, development, test, and deployment
• Coordinating all project activities with business owners/stakeholders and other support, technical infrastructure, and application teams
• Communicating frequently with executive leadership to provide project risk analysis, status, and analysis of requirements that might impact strategic direction
• Collaborating closely with the business owners/stakeholders and technical teams to identify and document detailed requirements, process flows, and data sources
• Review and manage all changes to the requirements through a formally defined scope change process
• Measure and monitor progress at clearly defined points in the process to ensure that the project is delivered on time, within budget, and that it meets or exceeds expectations
• Balancing scope, schedule, budget, quality, and risks
• Perform miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned
• The successful candidate will be both self-motivated and collaborative as is necessary to operate in the realm of enterprise technology projects, interacting with team members and vendors to resolve issues quickly.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Experience with the unique issues and needs of Enterprise Application projects
• Proven ability to execute high-profile, multi-million dollar projects and to provide thought leadership to the organization
• Demonstrated excellence in communications (verbal and written), presentation, financial management, analytical and customer focused skills
• Experience in managing projects with teams both on and/or offshore
• Proven track record working with both technical & functional teams
• Able to document and communicate progress against plans, taking corrective action as necessary
• Able to review project deliverables for completeness, quality, and compliance with established project standards
• Expertise in managing client relationships and negotiating changes to commitments/requirements
• Experience with formal SDLC and business analysis methodologies
• Ability to work well with technical and non-technical resources
• Able to take strategic direction from management and participate in strategic planning activities throughout the lifetime of the project Has a “can-do” attitude and able to see tasks through to completion with minimal guidance

The pay range for this position is $100,000-$150,000/yr USD.

About Skechers

Skechers, a global Fortune 500® company, develops and markets a diverse range of lifestyle and performance footwear, apparel, and accessories. Serving over 180 countries and territories, Skechers connects customers to products through department and specialty stores, e-commerce and digital stores, and through our more than 5,300 Skechers retail locations.

Equal Employment Opportunity Skechers is committed to providing a safe, inclusive, and respectful work environment. Skechers provides equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment without regard race, color, religion, gender, gender identification and expression, national origin, marital status, age, disability, genetic information, military status, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic established by local, state or federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation Applicants for employment who require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job should request appropriate accommodation by emailing benefits@skechers.com. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each job responsibility satisfactorily. The skills, abilities and physical demands described are representative of those duties that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities, who are otherwise qualified for the job position, to perform the essential functions.