Work Is Sweet!
'Quality without Compromise' is not just a motto at See's Candies. It is the most important ingredient in our recipe for success. See's Candies has been in business since 1921 and maintains a reputation for producing the highest quality candy and providing superior customer service. See's is a leader in the confectionary industry with over 250 retail shops across the USA. We are seeking friendly, enthusiastic individuals who are passionate about providing great customer service.
Job Description Summary :
POSITION OBJECTIVE : To effectively manage the planning, staffing and execution of the IT roadmap to ensure business objectives are met. Provide the overall structure and on-going leadership to continuously improve the delivery of technology solutions to key business stakeholders. The pay range for this position at commencement of employment is expected to be between $180,000K-$205,000 per year; however, base pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
Job Description :
Position Responsibilities :
- Participate in IT Council and Top Staff meetings to ensure understanding of business objectives and challenges
- Enhance the project portfolio delivery life cycle methodology and provide education and training to all key stakeholders
- Enhance and align the process for managing the portfolio of projects on an annual basis would include quarterly alignment sessions with business leaders
- Develop project portfolio objectives aligned to the overall corporate objectives to ensure prioritized initiatives are delivered and IT investments are optimized
- Create and maintain IT project portfolio strategically aligned with business objectives and executives including an annual portfolio refresh
- Ensure business case and ROI content is complete and normalized across the portfolio
IT Project Delivery :
Develop and mentor a right sized project management team to execute portfolio initiatives as well as "run the business" IT projects using blended permanent and consulting PM and QA resourcesProvide project management for portfolio initiatives ensuring that business objectives, schedules, and budgets are attainedAllocate IT resources for all projectsEnsure that all platforms are governed by well-groomed enhancement roadmaps that are approved by business and aligned with business objectivesEnsure that all platform roadmaps include required software upgrade and patch cycles and hardware refreshes to ensure excellent operation, security and performanceEnsure that all changes adhere to established SDLC proceduresDevelop standards for requirements gathering QA, change, configuration and release managementMinimum Qualifications :
Significant experience managing IT portfolios includes strategic architecture planning, application roadmap planning and technical roadmap planning for an online retailer, a brick-and-mortar retailer and / or a manufacturing operation.Significant experience managing IT Project Managers includes project delivery, establishing PM best practices and PM staff development for an online retailer, a brick-and-mortar retailer and / or a manufacturing operation.Proven track record of successful IT Portfolio and Project Management career progressionAbility to communicate positively, concisely and accurately to business leaders as well as all levels in ITAbility to get the job done in a small IT organization in a challenging IT and business environmentB.S. degree in Business or Technology related field. M.S. degree in related field preferred.Minimum 10 years' experience in Business Systems and Functional Analysis required.Minimum 5 years' Project Management experience required.Minimum 3 years' Product and Portfolio Management experience required.Core Values :
All team members must demonstrate a commitment to See's core principles and workplace values, including integrity, commitment, experience, and stewardship in all aspects of their work. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, in addition to a full range of generous medical, financial, and / or other benefits (including 401(k) eligibility and various paid time off benefits, such as vacation, sick time, and parental leave), dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an "at-will position" and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department / team performance, and market factors.
See's is an EOE. See's will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of applicable local, state or federal law (including San Francisco Ordinance #131192 and Los Angeles Municipal Code 189.00).