About GNC
Since 1935, GNC has been a global leader in health and wellness innovation, inspiring people to achieve their goals with a trusted and dynamic range of products. As #TeamGNC, we prioritize our consumers, constantly collaborating and developing new ideas to deliver cutting-edge solutions. Our team is passionate about driving change and turning aspirations into actions. We believe that good health is the greatest gift, and there's nothing more rewarding than helping others achieve it. Join us in empowering others to Live Well!
What We’re Looking For:
At GNC we embrace a “Live Well” philosophy, fostering a dynamic environment where innovation meets passion. Whether someone is an athlete or just starting to focus on their health, we want to deliver the cutting-edge products they deserve. We are looking for an individual who is excited and eager to play a pivotal role in driving excellence in the health and wellness industry. This position offers the opportunity to engage in a collaborative environment where you will make a personal impact every day.
We are seeking a highly organized and results-driven Sr. Project Manager, IT who will manage all aspects of projects across GNC in partnership with business units.
What You’ll Do:
This is a Full-Time Salary Position
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Works cross-functionally to deliver project outcomes within the constraints of scope, quality, timelines and cost.
- Manages multiple IT projects from initiation through delivery in accordance with the PMO governance and methodology
- Serves as the liaison between IT and the business stakeholder to ensure that all targets and deliverables are met.
- Coordinates activities of multiple cross-functional IT systems/application team and works with various technology and business unit staff to ensure project dependencies are identified and communicated.
- Provides oversight and direction to allocated project team members to ensure quality and timely delivery of project requirements.
- Develops and reviews detailed project plans; assesses Work Breakdown Structure (WBS), resource loading, dependencies, and milestones.
- Evaluates percentage complete, tracks actuals to budget and mitigates risks and issues
- Analyzes cross-project interdependencies to avoid potential impacts and to identify optimizations in regard to scope, schedule, budget, and resource utilization.
- Works under general supervision with major functional areas leads and senior peers to identify and evaluate fundamental issues on the project.
- Reviews data on complex issues, makes good business decisions, and ensures solutions are implemented
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
PHYSICAL ASPECTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:
- Hybrid work environment, 3 days in-person attendance (Pittsburgh, PA) in addition to ability to work remotely.
- Regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and talk or hear
- Regularly/Occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
- The noise level in the work environment is usually low/moderate.
* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, MIS or related field; or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the key accountabilities of the job required
- 6+ years of progressive IT project management experience (including both waterfall and hybrid methodologies)
- Experience with project and technology life cycle management including use of project management software and standard office productivity suite
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously (small to large, complex implementations)
- High degree of proficiency MS Office Suite, Outlook & Internet applications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities to guide teams through complex challenges
- Strong verbal and written communication skills (including presenting to senior leaders)
- Ability to develop and maintain collaborative relationships with peers and colleagues across the organization, as well as internal and external clients
- Ability to work well autonomously and within a team in a fast-paced and deadline-oriented environment.
- Ability to work with and influence peers and senior management
- Self-motivated with critical attention to detail, deadlines and reporting
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- Retail & e-Comm experience with purchased software applications and third-party implementation partners
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification
- Scrum Master or other agile certification
