Product Owner/ Project

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Product Owner/ Project Manager to lead and deliver cross-functional initiatives on time, within scope, and within budget. The ideal candidate is a proactive communicator and organized leader, capable of driving strategic and operational projects across departments such as IT, Retail, Product, and Business Operations.

 Key Responsibilities:

• Project Planning & Execution: Define project scope, goals, deliverables, and timelines. Develop detailed project plans and manage all phases of the project lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Management: Collaborate with internal teams, leadership, and external partners to gather requirements, set expectations, and communicate progress.
• Resource Coordination: Identify resource needs, assign responsibilities, and ensure team alignment to meet project goals.
• Risk & Issue Management: Anticipate project risks and issues, develop mitigation plans, and ensure resolution to avoid impact on timelines and deliverables.
• Budget Oversight: Monitor project budgets, control costs, and ensure resources are used efficiently.
• Communication & Reporting: Maintain clear and consistent communication with stakeholders. Provide regular updates on project status, risks, and performance.
• Agile or Waterfall Delivery: Lead projects in Agile, Scrum, or traditional Waterfall methodologies based on scope and business needs.
• Post-Implementation Support: Conduct post-project evaluations to identify learnings and continuously improve project processes.

 Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Project Management, Information Technology, or related field.
• 3–6 years of proven experience managing projects in a corporate, retail, or technology environment.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum, or hybrid).
• Proficiency with project management tools (e.g., Microsoft Project, Jira, Asana, Smartsheet, Trello).
• Excellent organizational and multitasking skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple high-priority projects and deadlines.

 Preferred Qualifications:

• PMP, CSM, or Prince2 certification is a plus.
• Experience with POS, ERP, CRM, or enterprise system implementations is highly desirable.
• Familiarity with retail operations, supply chain, or store systems is a plus.
• Experience managing third-party vendors or offshore teams