SUMMARY
We are looking for an experienced Project Manager who is passionate to join, participate and contribute to the transformation and digitalization of AutoZone's business. This position will provide guidance to our initiatives across multiple areas, manage the sequencing, and execute within the budget and timelines by following our company policies and culture.
In addition, this project manager will serve as operations manager for one of the VP teams in the technology organization.
Responsibilities:
- Software Development Lifecycle – working with software development and vendor teams to manage lifecycle of a software project.
- Project Documentation – responsible for gathering and storing needed documentation of artifacts as outlined.
- Status Reporting – Manage project/program status reporting by pairing with Program Managers for updates.
- Protecting the team from outside interruptions and distractions Clearing obstacles
- Establishing an environment where the team can be effective
- Addressing team dynamics and notifying mgmt. of needed resource changes
- Ensuring a good relationship between the team and product owner as well as others outside the team
- Protecting the team from outside interruptions and distractions.
- Manage releases
o Mission Planning
o Create change request
o Work with internal and external teams to establish release dates and ensure the correct resources are available during the release
o Facilitate debrief sessions
- Work with external teams (DBA, Network etc.) to ensure the project team is fully supported where applicable
- Forecasting for assigned project
- Ensuring that goals, scope, and product domain are understood by everyone
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in management, Computer Science or a relevant field;
- Experience in retail industry will be preferable
- 7+ years’ experience in project management, supporting executive leadership team
Benefits at AutoZone
AutoZone cares about people. That’s why AutoZone offers thoughtful benefits programs designed to improve AutoZoners’ physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Some of these benefits include:
- Competitive pay and time off
- Unrivaled company culture
- Medical, dental, vision, life, and short- and long-term disability insurance options
- 401(k) with Company match and Stock Purchase Plan
- Mental and physical wellbeing programs
- Opportunities for career growth and tuition reimbursement
Eligibility and waiting period requirements may apply. Learn more about all that AutoZone has to offer on careers.autozone.com.
An ONLINE APPLICATION is REQUIRED. Click the Apply button to complete your application. For step-by-step instructions on how to apply visit careers.autozone.com/candidateresources