Private Cloud Project Manager

Private Cloud Project Manager

Let’s be unstoppable together!

Circana is the leading advisor on the complexity of consumer behavior. Through unparalleled technology, advanced analytics, cross-industry data, and deep expertise, we provide clarity that helps almost 7,000 of the world’s leading brands and retailers take action and unlock business growth. We understand more about the complete consumer, the complete store, and the complete wallet so our clients can go beyond the data to apply insights, ignite innovation, meet consumer demand, and outpace the competition.

At Circana, we are fueled by our passion for continuous learning and growth, we seek and share feedback freely, and we celebrate victories both big and small in an environment that is flexible and accommodating to our work and personal lives. We have a global commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as we believe in the undeniable strength that diversity brings to our business, employees, clients, and communities (with us you can always bring your full self to work). Join our inclusive, committed team to be a challenger, own outcomes, and stay curious together.

Learn more at www.circana.com.

What will you be doing?

The Project Manager will play a pivotal role driving projects that have material impact on the global IRi organization and its vision to transform the way Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) and Food, Drug and Mass Merchant (FDM) retailers do business. Technology is central to this transformation and as the transformation accelerates so does the need to grow IRi’s Project Management Organization (PMO). Continued development of the Liquid Data is central to our continued growth.

The successful candidate will be a highly skilled Project Manager who is comfortable working as an individual contributor. He/she will be experienced driving multiple concurrent projects leveraging multiple business units/functions with both on-shore and off-shore resources/teams. The Project Manager will work on complex and multi-faceted projects. He/she will have to place projects within a manageable scope; identify key business issues and questions to be addressed; assure all open items are addressed and demonstrate a high degree of social and political IQ when synthesizing a single strategy from multiple viewpoints.

While activities will vary and evolve, the Project Manager can expect to spend 80% of their time coordinating and leading projects. The remaining 20% will be allocated to developing and executing impactful project communication within the PMO team and with all stakeholders up to the level of CEO.

Requirements

• Five or more years of software-oriented project management experience in one or more of the settings below:

o Financial services

o Software company (retail-oriented software company preferred)

o Market research supplier with a defined software offering

• Expert user of Microsoft Project
• Other Project Management software experience (IE Monday.com) is a plus
• PMP certification
• A flexible approach to communication; able to adapt their message quickly to the appropriate level or function with poise and polish. A history of strong performance at the C-level is a plus
• Self-motivated; a healthy sense of impatience
• Proven skills to thrive and drive project results in an ambiguous and fast-paced environment; comfort/confidence making decisions with 70% of the facts in-hand
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate complex technical issues in a concise and polished manner to a diverse audience
• Ideally, reside in or be willing to relocate to Chicago, Illinois or vicinity
• Experience with client facing projects
• A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution. An advanced degree is a plus

Circana Behaviors

As well as the technical skills, experience and attributes that are required for the role, our shared behaviors sit at the core of our organization. Therefore, we always look for people who can continuously champion these behaviors throughout the business within their day-to-day role:

• Stay Curious: Being hungry to learn and grow, always asking the big questions
• Seek Clarity: Embracing complexity to create clarity and inspire action
• Own the Outcome: Being accountable for decisions and taking ownership of our choices
• Center on the Client: Relentlessly adding value for our customers
• Be a Challenger: Never complacent, always striving for continuous improvement
• Champion Inclusivity: Fostering trust in relationships engaging with empathy, respect and integrity
• Commit to each other: Contributing to making Circana a great place to work for everyone

Location

This position can be located in the following area(s): United States