JCPenney Home Office - Plano, TX
The IT Application Development Project Manager manages applications systems planning and development as assigned, for major functional business unit(s) of the company.
1. Directly manages the entire applications planning and development life cycle for assigned projects, including preparing cost estimates for project evaluation, client project review and approval, definition of client business requirements, translation to technical requirements, architecture design and review, applications design and review, development, and installation. Ensures project resources and staff are best utilized to deliver all work on schedule, on budget and to specification.
2. Participates in program management with the client and IT senior managers to develop short- and long-range applications systems
plans consistent with the information needs and priorities of the functional business unit. Develops and executes work and staff
assignment plans to ensure development deliverables are aligned with business priorities, and regularly reports project status to
executive and senior management.
3. Evaluates vendor proposals for applications (hardware, software, or services) and recommends the most advantageous solution to best
achieve the business unit(s) goals.
4. Provides input into organizational strategies and objectives, business strategies and objectives, as well as IT and business operating
plans.
5. Ensures all applications development adheres to company standards and policies.
6. Leads or participates in cross-functional or cross-organizational teams to plan or develop short- or long-term solutions.
7. Leads or participates in the development of software standards for the Company and business units.
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