Job Abstract

Simpson Strong-Tie is a leader in engineered structural connectors, software, and solutions for the building industry. We maintain a reputation as a trusted manufacturer, partner, and corporate citizen committed to our customers and employees.

Our founder, Barc Simpson established 9 Principles of Business we live out as company values and have made Simpson Strong-Tie an inspiring place to work since 1956. Our team of talented people are dedicated to our shared mission: to provide solutions that help people design and build safer, stronger structures.

Learn about our company culture directly from our team.

YOU

As a Senior Hybris Technical Project Manager, you will be a member of the IT Hybris platform team supporting application development projects across Engineering, Marketing, and e-Commerce. These projects may involve Web, and Mobile development. You should possess expertise in the business unit(s) you support, as well as an understanding of the IT organization’s systems and capabilities. You will use the combination of technical expertise, project management skills and stakeholder management to deliver complex initiates within Hybris Commerce platform and related area.

You will assist in business process redesign and documentation, translate high level business requirements into detailed functional and technical specifications, educate the IT organization on the direction of the business, negotiate agreements and commitments between business unit(s) and IT, and possess an understanding of technological trends; using this knowledge to bring competitive solutions to the business.  You will understand the Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) and project management processes and manage business requirements and project technical requirements for multiple projects are the same time.

WHAT YOU’LL BE DOING (% of Time)

Overseas all aspects of technical projects from planning to delivering for IT Hybris and related projects. Bridge the gaps between technical details and broader project objectives to ensure the alignments and delivery effectively. Convert business requirements into technical requirements for development to ensure delivery align correctly with business requirements. Coordinate technical resources, track project budget, status, risk, and timeline. Lead Hybris platform enhancements, customizations, and releases for Hybris, overseas the customization features and technologies to align with specific business requirements. Effectively communicate and collaborate with stakeholders (business teams, IT teams, offshore development, and QA teams) to manage their expectations, remove roadblocks, and ensure stakeholders satisfaction. (70%)

Meet with business on a regular basis to gain knowledge in the business unit(s) you support, as well as to understand the IT organization’s systems and capabilities. Analyze business partner’s operations to understand their strengths and weaknesses to determine opportunities to automate processes and functions. Possess an understanding of technological trends and use the knowledge to bring solutions to the business units supported to enhance the enterprise’s competitive edge. May make buy versus build recommendations. (30%)

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

If you can do everything listed above, you’ve got what it takes. Perhaps some of the following would be helpful too:

• B.S. degree in Engineering, Computer Science, Information Systems, Business Administration, or related technical field required.
• 7 years’ experience or more in technical project management and business analysis. Have records of successfully leading and delivering large software development projects. Experience in managing complex technology projects including budgeting, timeline tracking and risk management.
• Experience working with offshore development teams.
• Understanding of Hybris Commerce platform’s architecture, components, and customization capabilities is a good plus.
• Have development experience in Java programming knowledge is a good plus.
• Know how to use project management tools such as Jira, confluence and Smartsheet.
• PMP or Agile management certification recommended.
• Leadership: Initiative-taker who demonstrates creativity in solving problems or generating improvement ideas. Able to prioritize competing or conflicting requests. Must exhibit effective communication skills. Supports and maintains a positive attitude and vision with peers, associates, team members and management.
• Relationship building: Ability to work collaboratively with employees within department and across functions. Ability to maintain an open, approachable manner, and treat others respectfully.
• Communication: Ability to use language that is appropriate to the audience, occasion, and purpose. Ability to write in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audiences.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and hear, and sometimes walk and stand. While performing the duties of this job, the employee may occasionally push or lift up to 25 lbs.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This job operates in a professional office environment where standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers/scanners, etc. are frequently used.

TRAVEL REQUIRED

This job requires 10% domestic travel.

WORK STATUS & LOCATION

This full-time, exempt position is fully remote.

RELOCATION

Relocation help is available for this position.

PAY

$102,300 - $208,600 / year

* Posted pay range is based upon national average and may vary depending on geographical work location.

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REWARDS AT SIMPSON STRONG-TIE

We recognize and reward employees with a carefully designed and comprehensive rewards package, including competitive compensation, quarterly bonuses or commission and first-rate benefits. May exclude some positions, such as seasonal jobs.

• Quarterly Bonuses/Commission: You will be eligible for either a bonus or commission, paid on a quarterly basis. We believe all employees affect customers, sales and revenue — directly or indirectly – and should be rewarded by sharing the company profits.
• Benefits: We provide a wide range of benefits for eligible full-time employees including: medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, employee stock purchase and bonus plans, pay for holidays, vacation, sick days, funerals and jury duty, years of service awards, employee discounts, employee referral bonuses, charitable contribution matching, education reimbursement and more. View benefit plan details here: https://benefits.strongtie.com/.

In keeping with the Company's commitment to the communities in which it does business, we are an equal opportunity employer. This means that to the fullest extent required by local law, employment decisions are based on merit and business needs and not on race, color, citizenship status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender (which state law may define to include gender identity/expression, transgender identity, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, and gender stereotyping), sexual orientation, age, religion, creed, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, covered marital status, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

Please note all job offers are contingent upon a successful background investigation and drug test. Simpson Strong-Tie's drug policy is based upon Federal Law, and therefore will screen applicants for amphetamines, including methamphetamines, cocaine, phencyclidine, opiates, and marijuana. Where applicable, drug testing for marijuana may be modified to conform with state and local laws.

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