The Role 

As a Project Manager on the Technology team you will be responsible for the planning and execution of complex technical projects across the company. In this highly visible role, you will partner with various stakeholders to bridge between various departments to bring efficiency and systematic change to Green Thumb nationwide. The ideal candidate will have a blend of experience working in fast paced, visible roles with a focus on technical projects (hardware/software) process execution, impeccable communication and organizational skills, and ability to work within deadlines and budgets. Your abilities to coordinate across departments, partner with various levels of stakeholders, and properly leverage the talents of many employees is paramount. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working on several projects at once while acting at the national level. Your love of Microsoft Project, Excel and bringing creative solutions to keeping a high growth company organized will make you an asset to the business quickly.

Responsibilities 

• Lead complex, highly visible innovative initiatives toward achieving critical efficiency with the Green Thumb Technology portfolio
• Develop and execute comprehensive project plans for new hardware, software, technical integrations, and other process changes, including coordination of resources, stakeholders, and technology platforms
• Directly lead multiple initiatives from planning, scheduling, delivery and change management to ensure project goals are met
• Work with IT teams to define architecture and design details for proper implementation of IT infrastructure, processes and methodologies
• Track project performance and analyze progress of tasks across all participants to accomplish short- and long-term goals
• Communicate regularly on progress of program and project level updates across all stakeholder groups
• Lead program and project reviews with stakeholder and business partners to report on and facilitate conversations regarding KPI status, progress, resources, innovation and risks
• Manage and develop tracking and documentation of strategic projects across a variety of business processes
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge of project management tools and resources
• Understand the rules, laws, compliance and regulatory requirements within the cannabis market to ensure compliance in execution of project planning

Qualifications  

• Bachelor’s Degree + 5+ years’ experience of technical project management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred
• Strong familiarity with project management software tools, methodologies (Agile), and best practices
• Experience seeing projects through the full life cycle
• Proven ability to complete projects according to outlined scope, budget, and timeline
• Aptitude to grasp new concepts and effectively produce results
• High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams
• Advanced proficiency with project management tools including Microsoft suite of tools including Excel and PowerPoint
• Proven knowledge of agile, project management and organizational change principles and methodologies
• Experience leading cross-functional teams and work presenting to internal stakeholders
• Highly motivated, self-directed, innovative and able to work independently or among teams with keen judgement, common sense and resourcefulness
• Adapts and thrives in a demanding, fast-paced environment
• Possesses a high level of critical thinking
• Operates with a high level of professionalism and integrity, including dealing with confidential information
• Must understand and comply with the rules, regulations, policies, and procedures of Green Thumb
• Must have a solid understanding of the Cannabis laws, rules and regulations and passion to further their understanding and knowledge of the industry and the laws.

Additional Requirements 

• Must pass any and all required background checks  
• Must be and remain compliant with all legal or company regulations for working in the industry