Job Details

Title: Project Manager, IT

Category: Information Systems & Technology

EmploymentType: Full-Time

Location: NY-New York (Union Square)

LocationType: corporate

JobLocation: New York, New York 10003

JobSummary: Barnes & Noble is seeking a self-starting Project Manager with experience managing multiple parallel technology projects for Barnes & Noble. In this high-impact, high-visibility role, you'll be instrumental in driving the successful delivery of critical IT initiatives across our enterprise. This isn't just about managing projects; it's about leading the charge on transformative technology solutions that directly impact our business operations. We're looking for someone with superb communication and presentation skills who can confidently drive deliverables, facilitate impactful meetings, host insightful demonstrations, and conduct effective retrospectives with both technical teams and key stakeholders.

This role is a hybrid position based out of either our Monroe, NJ distribution center or our NYC, NY office located across from Union Square.

An employee in this position can expect an annual starting rate between $125,000 - $150,000 depending on experience, seniority, geographic locations, and other factors permitted by law.

Full Time (30+ hours per week) Benefits Include: Sick Pay, Employee Discount, Vacation, Personal Days and Company Holidays, 401(k), Health Benefits, Disability, Life Insurance, Transit, Tuition Reimbursement

WhatYouDo:

• Partner with Senior Project managers and IT leadership to deliver critical technology solutions

• Manage and lead cross-functional technology teams to achieve committed project scope and deliverables on time, within budget, and with high quality

• Manage work relations and deliverables with 3rd party partners, internal IT, and internal technology teams

• Manage medium to large, often highly complex enterprise projects leveraging a “WAgile methodology” (Waterfall/Agile) and performing work under limited supervision; must have ability manage multiple projects with competing priorities, and perform in fast-paced environment

• Effective at coordinating and driving multi-task project plans and schedules, issue tracking and issue resolution

• Ensure clear communication of project status and an informed management team about issues and risks that could negatively impact the project

• Maintain a close working relationship with software, infrastructure, and hardware teams

• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills with both technical and non-technical communities and support teamwork across many diverse groups

• Develop and maintain all applicable project documentation, including: Project Budget, Scope, Schedule, Milestones, Issues/Risks/Changes, Status updates, Communication plans, and Contingency plans

Knowledge&Experience:

• A deep and practical understanding of the entire lifecycle of IT projects, from initiation to closure.

• Proven ability to proactively drive projects forward and skillfully hold multiple parties accountable to ensure projects remain on schedule and achieve their objectives.

• Expert-level meeting facilitation skills, including setting clear agendas, effective task management, efficient time management, meticulous minute-taking, comprehensive documentation management, and decisive action item management in both formal and informal settings.

• Excellent communication skills (both written and verbal), including strong presentation and public speaking abilities (equally effective in person and via virtual meeting environments).

• Demonstrated capacity for effective and sound decision-making under pressure.

• A solid understanding of both Agile and Waterfall project/software development methodologies, and experience applying them in a practical "WAgile" context.

• A strong grasp of IT Infrastructure principles, including server, storage, virtualization, and data center concepts.

• Familiarity with networking fundamentals, such as TCP/IP, Load Balancers, DNS, DHCP, VPNs, firewalls, and routing/switching.

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g. Engineering, Computer Science, Economics, Business) or relevant experience

• 3 - 5 years of IT Project Management experience with the ability to comfortably work in a fast paced, often ambiguous and event driven environment

• Experience with projects to upgrade or replace complex application architectures and significant experience with IT infrastructure modernization projects (e.g., data center migrations, network overhauls, server virtualization initiatives).

• Architectural Knowledge: Strong knowledge of application and infrastructure architectures is highly preferred, enabling you to understand the technical nuances of projects.

• Certifications (Preferred): PMP or Scrum certification

• Experience with Microsoft Office and Project (or equivalent)

EeoStatement: Barnes & Noble is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, military or veteran status, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition as defined by applicable law, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, hairstyle, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, reproductive health decisions, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances.