Sr. Project Manager (Hybrid)

Job Description

SUMMARY

The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) is responsible for all aspects of development and implementation of assigned projects and provides a single point of contact for those projects. The Sr. PM takes medium to large projects from original concept through final implementation. The Sr. PM is responsible for managing the activities of a project team, identifying appropriate resources needed, and developing schedules to ensure timely completion of project. The Sr. PM operates autonomously with minimal guidance.

We value and foster our culture by seeking to always be collaborative, intellectually curious, fun, open, and diverse.  You will be a key member of a growing and passionate group focused on partnering across business and technology leaders to drive forward key programs and projects, building enterprise capabilities across Advance Auto Parts.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Perform project management duties as a part of a team on medium to large projects.

• Partner with key stakeholders to define needs and initiate solution design and development.

• Lead all phases of project delivery by planning, organizing, communicating, and documenting.

• Utilize provided tools and processes to manage resources, time, and budget.

• Organize and lead meetings with key stakeholders, vendors, and cross-functional resources to define and deliver on business needs. Maintain meeting minutes, follow-up tasks and ensure that open items are assigned and resolved.

• Develop and maintain detailed project plans to manage dependencies across multiple teams and projects.

• Manage scope and understand and communicate the impact of scope changes on timelines.

• Manage expectations and deliver to plan and commitments.

• Lead prioritization discussions to balance demand with resources.

• Perform risk identification and develop risk management plans. Perform issue management as required.

• Manage changes to baseline timeline through effective application of change control processes and tools.

• Ensure requirements are in line with the AAP's vision and that the solution meets the needs documented.

• Lead and participate with other internal resources to improve processes and capabilities.

• Lead vendor evaluations and RFP processes.

• Prepare project status reports and keep management, stakeholders, and others informed of project status and related issues on a recurring basis.

• Ensure contractual documentation is in place utilizing appropriate procurement processes.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform essential duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Experience partnering with business leads to deliver projects to expectations using PM tools and a documented, methodical approach to managing projects

• Experience directly related to the duties/responsibilities specified

• Ability to effectively present information to senior leadership.

• Advanced skill in MS Office Professional Series (Excel, Word, Access, PowerPoint, Project and Outlook) or equivalent tools

• Knowledge of project management tools, methods and best practices as defined by the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK)

• Knowledge of Agile or Scrum methodologies and tools such as Jira or Confluence, or equivalent

• Proficient in Visio, Lucid Charts, or similar tools and comfortable creating process maps

• Ability to utilize documentation, knowledge bases, FAQs and WIKIs in problem resolution

• Proven experience in risk management, change management and project management

• Ability to identify risks throughout the project and assist with driving change management for processes, systems, and team members

• Strong interpersonal, collaboration and communication skills, ability to effectively present information across all levels of the organization and cultivate relationships with internal and external customers to achieve business objectives

• Ability to lead through influence of others

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Project Management Professional (PMP) certification from the Project Management Institute preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

Bachelor's Degree; and 5-7 years relevant experience; or Equivalent combination of education and experience.

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