Project Manager II, Consumer Technology

Dealer Tire is a family-owned, international distributor of tires and parts established in 1918 in Cleveland, OH. They are seeking a Project Manager II in Consumer Technology to lead and deliver technology-focused projects, coordinating project teams and ensuring timely completion. The role involves managing multiple projects, collaborating with teams, and mentoring junior project managers.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of assigned work, consistently driving progress towards the finish line
• Lead and manage multiple complex projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time and within budget
• Collaborate with various teams across the organization for project planning
• Supervise project teams, directing and coordinating efforts to align with project objectives
• Leverage and adapt project planning tools to effectively track progress, allocate resources, and meet critical milestones
• Regularly monitor and report on project status, making strategic adjustments as required
• Proactively identify, manage and communicate risks and issues, escalating them appropriately
• Foster communication and collaboration with internal and external stakeholders, project teams and across the Dealer Tire CEG Technology function
• Mentor less experienced Project Manager(s) and team members, aiding their professional growth and readiness for more complex roles
• Adhere to and advocate for established project management methodologies within the technology domain and various partner groups

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, preferably in technology, or equivalent work experience
• 5+ years of project management experience, with a strong focus on technology projects
• Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, Lean, Kanban)
• Skilled in technology-centric project management tools (JIRA, Smartsheets, Monday.com, HubSpot, Miro, ClickUp, Confluence, MS Project)
• Proven experience managing external-facing projects and interfacing directly with clients, B2B partners or third-party vendors
• Robust organizational and leadership skills, particularly in managing technology projects
• Effective communication and team collaboration skills are essential for technology and cross functional, and client-facing project environments
• Problem-solving and decision-making capabilities with a focus on technological project goals
• Aptitude for mentoring junior team members, with an emphasis on technology skills development, service-oriented Project Management
• Competence in handling complex project dynamics in the technology sector
• Project management certification (PMP, PRINCE2) is a bonus