IT Project Leader - EDW – Eden Prairie

SUPERVALU is a premier food and drug retail powerhouse with world-class supply chain and support services. We are the nation’s third largest grocery provider, with a diversified portfolio of regional retail banners, locally managed and branded, spanning the nation, coast-to-coast and border-to-border. As the largest food distributor to retail stores in the United States, we also provide a robust suite of supply chain services to serve both our own retail banners and thousands of independent retailers.

Combined, SUPERVALU’s two lines of business provide a wealth of diverse opportunities to grow and to contribute to a thriving enterprise

Our Philosophy:

Ongoing pursuit of excellence is a way of life at SUPERVALU and a key to our success. To achieve excellence, we seek associates who will contribute innovative business solutions. We embrace change and welcome others who do.

Our employees are as diverse as our opportunities - representing all ages, backgrounds and parts of the country. What they have in common is: talent, passion, sense of urgency, focus, standards, integrity - and an unsurpassed customer orientation. They form the foundation of our SUPERVALU Advantage - the key to our continuing success.

Title: IT Project Leader

PURPOSE

The Project Leader (PL) is responsible for day-to-day management and execution of small scale projects through the project lifecycle. The PL is responsible to define and deliver within the agreed budget, scope and timelines and manages issues and risks through the project lifecycle. The PL is responsible for articulating project status and managing expectations under the direction of their functional manager. The PL will work collaboratively with functional business areas to achieve agreed project objectives, milestones and deliverables and ensure implemented solutions are of quality. The PL may be assigned a mentor to help build project management knowledge, skills and execute discipline related processes in alignment with company standards.

JOB RESPONSIBILITES AND ACCOUNTABILITES

• Creates and executes project work plans and revises as appropriate to meet changing needs and requirements.
  
• Identifies resources needed and assigns individual responsibilities.
  
• Manages day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.
  
• Reviews deliverables prepared by team before passing to customer.
  
• Effectively applies project methodology and enforces project standards.
  
• Prepares for engagement reviews and quality assurance procedures.
  
• Minimizes exposure and risk on project and ensures appropriately action.
  
• Manages, resolves and escalates, as appropriate, issues to ensure high quality deliverables
  
• Ensures project documents are complete, current, and stored appropriately.
  
• Manages project budget and tracks team hours and expenses.
  
• Determines appropriate revenue recognition, ensures timely and accurate invoicing, and monitors receivables for project.
  
• Assists with monitoring/managing a ‘program’ of projects by providing oversight, dependency milestone visibility, issue escalation, resource planning, status gathering, and other project related activity.
  
  THOUGHT LEADERSHIP
  
  ?Analyze Issues and Solve Problems: Analyzes, incorporates and applies new information and concepts. Recognizes symptoms that indicate problems. Makes sound decisions on everyday issues and problems. Makes timely decisions on problems/issues requiring immediate attention.
  
• Understand Strategy: Demonstrates understanding of the organization's mission and strategies. Sees the ''big picture'' (e.g., overall themes, trends, goals). Integrates and balances big-picture concerns with day-to-day activities. Establishes strategies for achieving individual or work unit goals
  
• Identify Improvements: Approaches problems with curiosity and open-mindedness. Generates innovative ideas and solutions to problems. Encourages others to look at problems and processes in new ways. Identifies opportunities to increase efficiency, simplicity, and revenue.
  
  RESULTS LEADERSHIP
  
  
• Seek Customer Satisfaction: Tracks performance against customer requirements, using existing tools. Seeks feedback from customers to identify improvement opportunities. Addresses customer needs by involving the right people (resources) at the right time. Follows up with customers to ensure problems are solved.
  ?Establish Plans: Identifies action steps needed to accomplish objectives. Identifies resources (e.g., financial, headcount) needed to accomplish objectives. Establishes realistic plans and work schedules. Coordinates planning efforts with other work units.
  ?Execute Efficiently: Juggles many priorities and competing demands for one's time. Conveys clear expectations for assignments. Removes obstacles in order to move the work forward and/or get efforts back on track. Seeks additional resources to complete tasks when needed.
  
• Show Initiative: Identifies what needs to be done and does it. Maintains a consistent, high level of productivity. Takes personal responsibility to make decisions and take action. Does not easily give up in the face of unexpected obstacles.
  
  PEOPLE LEADERSHIP
  
  
• Solicit Support: Provides sound rationale for recommendations. Solicits support for ideas. Ensures that own positions address others' needs and priorities. Builds relationships to create a foundation for future influence.
  
• Encourage Commitment: Demonstrates a ''can-do'' spirit, a sense of optimism, ownership, and commitment. Acknowledges others' efforts and accomplishments. Conveys confidence in others' ability to do their best. Projects a positive image and serves as a role model for others.
  
• Select and Develop: Identifies and recruits/refers qualified people. Makes accurate evaluations of people's capabilities and fit. Provides honest, helpful feedback to others on their performance. Shares own experience and expertise with others.
  ?Communicate Effectively: Provides clear and detailed information to others. Expresses oneself effectively in one-on-one conversations and small groups. Listens carefully and attentively to others' opinions and ideas. Shares information and viewpoints openly and directly with others.
  
• Relate Well to Others: Relates to people in an open, friendly, and accepting manner. Treats others with respect. Maintains positive relationships even under difficult or heated circumstances. Works cooperatively with people from different cultural backgrounds.
  
  PERSONAL LEADERSHIP
  
  ?Readily Adapt: Works productively in the face of ambiguity or uncertainty. Deals constructively with mistakes and setbacks. Readily adapts to different ways of doing things. Seeks opportunities to acquire new knowledge and skills. Accepts feedback openly, without becoming defensive.
  
• Demonstrate Credibility: Treats others fairly and consistently. Acts consistently with stated policies and practices. Does not cover up or blame others for problems or mistakes. Protects confidential information. Follows through on commitments.
  
  JOB REQUIREMENTS
  
  Relevant Experience, Education, Certification, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  
  
• A college degree or equivalent work experience
  
• 1-3 years business experience, project experience preferred
  
• Ability to follow a project methodology
  
• Experience with SQL
  
• Able to translate business requirements into technology solutions
  
• Data Warehousing experience, MicroStrategy and Informatica experience a plus
  
• Ability to manage small assignments
  
• Demonstrates basic public speaking and presentation skills
  
• Demonstrates effective written and verbal communication skills, strong customer focus and demonstrated ability to work in geographically dispersed teams
  
• Ability to manage competing priorities
  
• Must have strong computer skills and be proficient in use of Microsoft Office applications
  
  The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the work performed by the employees assigned to this job. All employees must comply with Company policy and applicable laws. The responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified may vary within each department and/or location.
  
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