Job Description
The Sr. Project Manager for the Master Data Management (MDM) program is a senior-level leader responsible for driving the successful delivery of a highly complex, multi-phase enterprise initiative focused on establishing a single source of truth for item, vendor, and location data. This role combines strategic oversight with deep program management expertise to ensure the seamless implementation of vendor onboarding capabilities (Phase 1) and a scalable enterprise MDM product (Phase 2) that supports critical retail, merchandising, supply chain, and digital operations.
The Sr. Project Manager will define and lead program vision, roadmap, and execution while partnering closely with cross-functional teams in Merchandising, Supply Chain, Digital, Finance, and Technology. This role translates business goals into actionable plans, manages interdependent workstreams, and ensures that program outcomes—including data quality improvement, operational efficiency, and technology modernization—are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned to enterprise transformation objectives.
The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, outstanding communication skills, and proven success delivering complex product, item, and vendor data initiatives within retail or merchandising-driven organizations. They will serve as a central orchestrator, guiding teams, resolving escalations, aligning technical and business partners, and enforcing quality and delivery standards across all MDM workstreams.
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Required Skills & Experience
Required Experience
Ø 7+ years of IT project or program management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional or data-intensive technology initiatives.
Ø Direct experience managing complex projects involving master data, merchandising systems, product/item data workflows, vendor onboarding, or supply chain data integration.
Ø Strong understanding of retail business processes including merchandising, sourcing, pricing, item setup, supply chain, forecasting, and inventory management.
Ø Proven success delivering multi-workstream programs requiring systems integration, workflow redesign, data governance, and organizational change management.
Ø Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage escalations in high-visibility programs.
Nice to Have Skills & Experience
Skills & Competencies
Ø Excellent communication, stakeholder engagement, and executive reporting skills.
Ø Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate business needs into technical requirements.
Ø Experience with project management tools such as Jira, Smartsheet, or Azure DevOps.
Ø Ability to manage dependencies, data readiness activities, and downstream system integration impacts.
Ø Proven ability to drive accountability, maintain momentum, and deliver program outcomes in complex environments.
PMP, Agile, Scrum, or other project management certification strongly preferred.
Benefit packages for this role will start on the 1st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.