Sr Tech Project Manager II

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together.

Overview: Our digital solutions team is more than a traditional IT organization. We are a team of passionate, collaborative, agile, inventive, customer-centric, results-oriented problem solvers. We are intellectually curious, love advancements in technology and seek to adapt technologies to drive Staples forward. We anticipate the needs of our customers and business partners and deliver reliable, customer-centric technology services

 

What you’ll be doing: 

• Responsible for managing large sized technology projects with high complexity using accepted processes and methods. This includes managing through all phases of the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) within an agile environment. This also includes activities such as risk management and stakeholder expectation management. 
• Guides one or more strategically important, multi-disciplinary technology teams in the achievement of technical project objectives for largest, most complex, or strategic technology projects or programs. 
• Leads in facilitating team information and workflow.
• Leads in removing barriers to timely and cost-effective project completion. Incorporates best practices and/or agile development methodologies. 
• Develops and documents technical project schedules, milestones and budgets for team. Typically shares budget, schedule, milestone and cost / benefit decision-making responsibilities, but not accountability, with technology managers, including writing technical specifications
• Prioritizes activities and communicates project status to stakeholders. 
• Prioritizes and adjusts technology project resources, staff, assets and schedules to ensure timely and effective project outcomes. Provides recommendations and assists team members and leaders in making cost / benefit decisions. 
• Leads project meetings. Implements activities that generally impact multiple components / processes and the work of own and several other units / teams / projects. Typically assigned to highly strategic / complex / high risk undertakings. Demonstrates proficiency in all areas of the professional function and expertise in key areas. 
• Develops, or may lead in developing, technical / business approaches and new or enhanced technical tools. 
• Interacts with internal and external peers and management to share highly complex information / solutions related to areas of expertise and/or to gain acceptance of new or enhanced technology / business solutions. 
• Presents issues to and works with management to resolve critical resource conflicts.
• Receives work in the form of short- and mid-term outcomes that frequently require the application of independent judgment and creativity. 
• Mentors less experienced members of the team. Serves as a resource to other technical project managers to resolve highly complex problems. 
• Work is subject to management review at major milestones. Operates within the context of generally defined operating outcomes.

 

What you bring to the table:

• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Solid understanding of project management tools and methodologies.
• Experience in leading high-impact technical projects.
• Proactive, decisive, and adaptable with a problem-solving orientation.

 

Basic Qualifications:

• 10+ years of progressively complex experience in technical project management
• BA/BS degree in a related field OR relevant work experience.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
• A Master’s or Doctoral degree in a relevant field.
• Strong technical background in software development or IT infrastructure.

 

We Offer:  

• Inclusive culture with associate-led Business Resource Groups  
• Flexible PTO (22 days) and Holiday Schedule (7 observed paid holidays)  
• Online and Retail Discounts, Company Match 401(k), Physical and Mental Health Wellness programs, and more! 

 

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Staples is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or any other