IT Project Manager I (212313) [AQ-15442]
Aquent · New York, NY · Yesterday
On-siteManagementContract
About the Role
We are seeking an experienced, detail-oriented Project Manager to oversee the management, documentation, and delivery of a high-priority brand acquisition into a key business unit. In this global role, you will be responsible for driving the project plan—inclusive of timeline, scope, and budget—to fully integrate a newly acquired brand across all channels. You will sit at the intersection of business and technology, seamlessly bridging diverse global teams across various business and technical functions.
Responsibilities
- Drive end-to-end project delivery, including planning, scope tracking, budget oversight, and systems implementation from initiation through final execution.
- Build, update, and manage comprehensive project timelines directly within industry-standard project management tools, and handle demand/ticket creation.
- Lead global cross-functional initiatives, partnering seamlessly across multi-disciplinary teams within various business and technical functions across global markets.
- Guide cross-functional business and technical leads through formal governance processes, ensuring alignment at global, zone, and local leadership checkpoints.
- Collaborate with team leadership to summarize technical and business workstreams into executive-level presentations and clear status reports.
- Proactively identify project risks, solve complex integration blockers, and maintain meticulous project documentation.
Must-Have Qualifications
- 5–7+ years of hands-on IT Project Management experience, specifically leading complex, multi-system implementation projects and/or brand integrations.
- High proficiency in industry-standard project management and service management platforms for timeline building, tracking, and demand/ticket management.
- Deep understanding of how to prioritize both online (eCommerce, consumer data) and retail/omnichannel workstreams.
- Advanced skills in widely used office productivity suites for executive presentation deck creation and data tracking.
- Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; highly organized with acute attention to detail, strong problem-solving abilities, and a collaborative, team-first attitude.