Technology Manager Jobs in Tracy, CA (NOW HIRING)

GENERAL PURPOSE: 
The IT Manager II is accountable for delivery of medium-to-high complexity projects. This 
position plans, initiates and manages medium-to-high complexity store technology projects 
involving medium to large sized cross-functional teams. Under general direction, the IT Manager 
II - Store Systems is responsible for managing medium to large scale store systems initiatives. 
This role provides leadership for store hardware lifecycle management, device certification, and 
deployment governance, ensuring technology solutions are compliant, scalable, supported, and 
aligned with business objectives. While executing store systems initiatives IT Manager II
establishes and maintains project governance, workplan, resource plan and budget. The role
monitors progress to ensure deadlines, standards, and cost targets are met while maintaining
project documentation and traceability.

The base salary range for this role is $134,300 - $229,400. The base salary range is 
dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant 
education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of 
the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and 
location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Define, own, and manage the store hardware lifecycle roadmap, including operating 
system strategy and standards, in partnership with the architecture team. 
Track and manage hardware End-of-Sale (EOS), End-of-Engineering Support (EOES), 
and End-of-Support (EOS) milestones, and develop multi-year replacement strategies to 
remediate legacy devices and mitigate risk. 
Lead annual store device certification, validation, and lab testing activities to ensure 
compliance and readiness. 
Govern hardware deployments across store locations, including approval of deployment 
models, rollout schedules, and execution plans
Lead large-scale hardware refresh and rollout programs, leveraging multiple delivery 
and deployment methodologies. 
Coordinate end-to-end hardware procurement activities, including bill of materials, 
vendor coordination, shipment tracking, and delivery. 
Act as the primary owner for vendor management, including contract/SOW reviews, 
negotiations, and performance management in collaboration with Legal and IT 
Contracts
Produce and manage detailed project and workstream plans, ensuring activities are 
clearly defined, sequenced, resourced, and delivered on schedule. 
Plan and lead project analysis and stakeholder consultations to define scope, objectives, 
and deliverables. 
Identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and constraints, 
escalating as appropriate. 
Prepare and present executive-level status reports highlighting progress, risks, and key 
decisions
Partner with business stakeholders, store operations, internal teams, and third-party 
resources to align expectations and ensure successful delivery. 
Provide leadership, guidance, and oversight to internal teams and external deployment 
partners. 
Capture and document lessons learned to improve future programs and initiatives. 
Review existing operations and drive continuous improvement through process 
optimization and innovative solutions. 
Maintain professional accreditations and remain current on project management tools, 
methodologies, and industry best practices through ongoing development.

COMPETENCIES:
People
Building Effective Teams 
Developing Talent 
Collaboration
Self
Leading by Example
Communicates Effectively
Ensures Accountability and Execution
Manages Conflict
Business
Business Acumen
Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes
Organizational Agility
With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies: 
Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes 
Customer Focus
Tech Savvy 
Ensures Accountability and Execution

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree with a concentration in Business, Information Systems or Computer 
Science or related equivalent experience 
Minimum 8-10 years of experience leading project planning and executions in a medium 
to large company
Excellent verbal, written and presentation communication skills; effective listener
Strong knowledge of POS systems, retail hardware/software, and retail store technologies.
Resourcefulness - identifies different ways to accomplish work when resources are limited
Demonstrated ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with individuals at 
different organizational levels
Vendor contract negotiation and management
Influence and Negotiation: able to obtain consensus between two or more internal or 
external parties with different interests
Proven organization skills: ability to prioritize effectively and manage multiple tasks in an 
environment with competing demands
Strong MS Office skills - Microsoft Project, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft SharePoint, 
Microsoft One Drive and Visio. Adept at learning technologies, tools and processes.
Knowledge of PMO tools such as OnePlan, Primavera, Planview
Experience working with Microsoft, Android, and Unix platforms, as well as databases 
such as Oracle and Microsoft SQL Server, and programming/scripting languages 
including Python and PowerShell.
Experience with Waterfall, Agile and Hybrid project delivery methodologies
Preferred Qualifications:
Project Management Certification such as PMP, PBA, CSM

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer.
Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person 
meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc. 
Consistent timeliness and regular attendance.
Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including to engage in in-person team interaction, 
meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this 
role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. 
Ability to travel up to 5% of the time #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
IT Lead

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. 
It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. 
Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or 
promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part 
of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse 
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