Overview
We are authentic, professional providers of fun, focused on building a Great Place To Work For All by staying true to our mission: "Life's a Party, We're Makin' It Fun!" and "So Much Fun It's Scary!"
At Spencer's and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible work environment Career advancement Competitive base salary Bonus opportunity Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance 401k with a company match 30% merchandise discount Responsibilities Spencer's & Spirit is looking for a Director, IT Project Management who will lead the PM function, set strategy, oversee complex portfolios, manage teams, align projects with business goals, handle budgets/risks, and ensure efficient execution for large-scale initiatives, while focusing on delivery excellence, stakeholder communication, process improvement, and strategic alignment. Strategic leadership defining the PMO vision, aligning projects with company imperatives and strategies, and ensuring business requirements are met. Driving cross-functional execution of multi-departmental efforts consisting of multiple programs, often with non-aligned schedules and deliverables from requirements to delivery Identifying areas in our processes and management of projects that can be modified and improved, and execute steps to implement those changes Ensuring that a project delivers on time with high quality, within budget, and in accordance with stated business and technical objectives Holding team members accountable for their commitments, milestones, resources, and deliverables, and ensuring that these are met Anticipating, proactively identifying, documenting, and managing key program risks and resource constraints, proposing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans across multiple programs Documenting and communicating objectives, plans, status, issues, and risks in a timely manner to team members, stakeholders, and senior management Conducting regular and "as needed" program and cross-functional team meetings as a component of the program operating mechanisms to update status, and identifying and resolving issues Ability to present and interact with Executive Leadership Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business; 15+ years of progressive Project Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience PMP certification is preferred Proven leadership experience managing teams Ability to communicate objectives, plans, status, and results clearly, focusing on the critical key points Solutions-oriented, with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Presence, demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, and ability to influence at all levels Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across organizations in delivering the best outcome of complex programs Ability to intuitively gauge a project's scope and the team's ability to execute well Strong experience with MS Project (or other Project Management tool) and Visio Ability to manage multiple and oft-changing priorities simultaneously
The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position. Pay Range $170,000 - $190,000
At Spencer's and Spirit, we do the right thing always-integrity, fairness, respect, and transparency are our foundation. You will find our culture to be inclusive, passionate, resilient, and one that values differences and embraces all.
One Team / One Goal We are leaders and owners of our business success. Whether it's developing new and exclusive costumes, quality testing products, or implementing technology solutions, our teams understand the value of working collaboratively to embrace change through innovation, curiosity, and thoughtfulness.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes: Flexible work environment Career advancement Competitive base salary Bonus opportunity Vacation, Personal, Sick and Holiday pay Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life and AD&D insurance 401k with a company match 30% merchandise discount Responsibilities Spencer's & Spirit is looking for a Director, IT Project Management who will lead the PM function, set strategy, oversee complex portfolios, manage teams, align projects with business goals, handle budgets/risks, and ensure efficient execution for large-scale initiatives, while focusing on delivery excellence, stakeholder communication, process improvement, and strategic alignment. Strategic leadership defining the PMO vision, aligning projects with company imperatives and strategies, and ensuring business requirements are met. Driving cross-functional execution of multi-departmental efforts consisting of multiple programs, often with non-aligned schedules and deliverables from requirements to delivery Identifying areas in our processes and management of projects that can be modified and improved, and execute steps to implement those changes Ensuring that a project delivers on time with high quality, within budget, and in accordance with stated business and technical objectives Holding team members accountable for their commitments, milestones, resources, and deliverables, and ensuring that these are met Anticipating, proactively identifying, documenting, and managing key program risks and resource constraints, proposing appropriate mitigation and contingency plans across multiple programs Documenting and communicating objectives, plans, status, issues, and risks in a timely manner to team members, stakeholders, and senior management Conducting regular and "as needed" program and cross-functional team meetings as a component of the program operating mechanisms to update status, and identifying and resolving issues Ability to present and interact with Executive Leadership Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Business; 15+ years of progressive Project Management experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience PMP certification is preferred Proven leadership experience managing teams Ability to communicate objectives, plans, status, and results clearly, focusing on the critical key points Solutions-oriented, with a track record of identifying and implementing creative solutions Deep knowledge of the software development lifecycle Excellent leadership and team-building skills. Presence, demonstrated ability to work in a matrix environment, and ability to influence at all levels Demonstrated ability to build strong partnerships across organizations in delivering the best outcome of complex programs Ability to intuitively gauge a project's scope and the team's ability to execute well Strong experience with MS Project (or other Project Management tool) and Visio Ability to manage multiple and oft-changing priorities simultaneously
The pay range reflects the potential base salary range for this role. Individual base pay is determined by various factors such as relevant experience and skills, and the scope and responsibilities of the position. Pay Range $170,000 - $190,000