Technical Project Manager

Company: Cutter & Buck Inc.
Location: Chicago
Posted on: April 24, 2025

Job Description:

Salary Range: $135,000.00 To $180,000.00 AnnuallyOur Mission: From our roots in the Pacific Northwest, we will grow a global lifestyle brand for empowered people who share our genuine spirit to find new ways forward.Our Culture: We believe in iconic products, engineered for versatility, designed to be our consumer's favorite. We believe in sustainability and efficiency in our products and in our processes. We believe technology enables global engagement with consumers, and powers a trusted experience for our customers.Location: This position is remote, home office based role in specifically approved states of employment. Approved States: Arizona, Delaware, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Massachusetts, Michigan, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, and Washington State. Applicants will need to attest to meeting technical requirements for remote work functionality. Residing in the US Central time zone is optimal for coverage of the majority of the US standard workday with some overlap with the European time zone UTC+1 to interface with the parent company headquartered in Sweden. Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally without restrictions is required.Job Summary: The Technical Project Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing IT system implementations, software development projects, and IT infrastructure projects from inception to completion. This role requires a strong technical background, excellent project management skills, and the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams as well as external consultants and vendors. Projects will range broadly from weeks to multiple years.NWNA Information Technology has recently launched an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system implementation for multiple companies across North America. This project will require management and coordination across multiple companies within the Group over a two to three year period. Experience in managing large system implementation projects is a strong plus.Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning and Execution: Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, milestones, and resource allocation. Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget.
• Team Leadership: Lead and motivate project teams, including developers, engineers, testers, end-users, vendors, and other stakeholders. Foster a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Stakeholder Management: Communicate project status, risks, and issues to stakeholders. Provide guidance about change management.
• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies. Monitor and manage project risks throughout the project lifecycle. Escalate and resolve issues efficiently to keep projects on track.
• Technical Expertise: Provide technical guidance and support to project teams, or recognize when additional technical expertise is required to efficiently resolve issues.
• Documentation: Maintain comprehensive project documentation, including project plans, status reports, and post-project evaluations.Mindset and Orientation:
  • Adoption of Cutter & Buck's Mission and Values.
  • Maintaining a customer-first position.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, multitask, and demonstrate flexibility in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.
  • Embrace challenges, learn from criticism, and be willing to see effort as the path to mastery.Education and Experience:
    • Leadership: Proven ability to lead and manage teams effectively. Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build relationships.
    • Organization and Discipline: Very organized and detail-oriented. Very thorough to keep projects on time and on budget. Very tenacious on follow-up and documentation.
    • Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Ability to convey technical information to non-technical stakeholders.
    • Technology Knowledge: Strong understanding of IT systems, processes, software development, and computer networking and hardware.
    • Experience: Minimum of 5 years of experience in project management, with a focus on IT system implementations.
    • Problem-Solving: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Ability to navigate complex technical challenges.
    • Flexibility: Ability to accelerate, slow down and pivot as needed in a fast-paced environment.
    • Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related field of study. PMP or similar certification is a plus.
    • Project Management Tools: Proficiency in project management tools and methodologies.Our Workplace: Employees shall work in a non-hostile work environment. That is, the employee is expected not to engage in any activity that unreasonably interferes with the performance of any other employee, such as sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, or any other behavior that unduly demeans or intimidates another employee.Our Employees: Full Time Employees enjoy employer subsidized medical, dental and vision eligibility, Paid Sick leave and Annual Vacation leave. Employees are also eligible for participation in our 401k plan with company match and ten (10) paid holidays in a calendar year.Cutter & Buck is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, or disability (in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act*), or any other legally protected status, with respect to employment opportunities. E-Verify: We verify the identity and employment authorization of individuals hired for employment in the United States.We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment post-offer substance abuse testing. A complete post-offer background check is required for all positions. A clear driving record may be required for Safety Sensitive and Sales positions.Cutter & Buck, Inc. is a socially responsible company.
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