Project Manager

Consistent with The Home Depot’s commitment to openness and transparency, we are informing you that a qualified in-line successor is being considered for this position. However, all interested candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. No selection decision has been made, and the final decision will be based solely upon choosing the most qualified and suitable candidate for the position.POSITION PURPOSEThe Project Manager is responsible for supporting teams by independently executing project management activities. Project Managers typically support low complexity projects in a vendor facing capacity.The Project Manager is responsible for supporting teams by executing project management activities under the supervision of more senior Project Management Team members.Project Managers create and maintains project plans, develop and communicate status reports, manage issues and risks, and help to control project scope. In addition, they work with project teams and 3rd party vendors to maintain alignment and lead cost-benefit analysis efforts.MAJOR TASKS, RESPONSIBILITES AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES70% - Delivery & Execution:Executes project scoping and manages scope for low to medium complexity projectsDocuments, reviews and ensures that all quality and change control standards are metCreates, monitors, tracks, and adjusts project plans based on critical milestonesConducts budget planning and manages budgetConducts cost benefit analysis and justification processDevelops and communicates status updates highlighting any potential issues, including schedule, resource, cost, and risksDocuments and applies lessons learned to subsequent projects and regularly contributes suggestions for improvementUnderstands organizational goals to apply to project workForecasts timelines, budget needs, and resource needs with accuracyCompletes toll gate artifacts (Charter, Business Acceptance Document, etc.)20% - Monitoring:Identifies, defines, and makes recommendations to mitigate risksManages projects in adherence with The Home Depot's compliance regulationsWorks with project teams and 3rd party vendors to ensure critical dependencies remain unthreatenedCaptures and drives issues to resolution10% - Administration & Operations:Updates The Home Depot systems on a standard cadence (e.g. financials)Creates, documents, and posts project artifacts to centralized repositoriesManages the purchase order and invoicing process with 3rd party vendorsFacilitates the onboarding and ramp up of new project team membersNATURE AND SCOPETypically reports to the Technology Coordination Manager or Sr. Manager.ENVIRONMENTAL JOB REQUIREMENTSEnvironment:Located in a comfortable indoor area. Any unpleasant conditions would be infrequent and not objectionable.Travel:Typically requires overnight travel less than 10% of the time.Additional Environmental Job Requirements: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMust be eighteen years of age or older.Must be legally permitted to work in the United States.Additional Minimum Qualifications:Must be legally permitted to work in the United StatesEducation Required:The knowledge, skills and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diplomas and/or GED.Years of Relevant Work Experience: 1 yearsPhysical Requirements:Most of the time is spent sitting in a comfortable position and there is frequent opportunity to move about. On rare occasions there may be a need to move or lift light articles.Additional Qualifications:Preferred Qualifications:1-5 years of relevant work experiencePMP CertificationExperience working as a project managerExperience with the planning and execution of projects and risk mitigation strategiesExperience with project management execution in a modern software environment via multiple methodologiesExperience with Microsoft Office toolsKnowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCommunicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiencesFinancial Acumen: Interpreting and applying understanding of key financial indicators to make better business decisionsManages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain or the way forward is not clearManages Complexity: Making sense of complex, high quantity, and sometimes contradictory information to effectively solve problemsPlans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.