The IT Project Manager II is responsible for managing delivery of technology initiatives across Brand Advocacy Solutions (BAS), including AI-enabled tools, system integrations, and internal technology initiatives. This role drives end-to-end project execution, ensuring alignment across teams and successful delivery of solutions that support business operations and efficiency.
ResponsibilitiesProject Delivery
Lead end-to-end project delivery across assigned initiatives.
Manage multiple concurrent projects with defined timelines, scope, risks, and dependencies.
Ensure alignment across stakeholders and maintain clear project accountability.
AI & Innovation
Manage delivery of AI-enabled tools, automations, and pilot programs across BAS.
Partner with product and engineering teams to move initiatives from concept through deployment.
Coordinate testing, rollout, training, and adoption activities across stakeholders.
Track progress, adoption, and feedback to support project outcomes.
System Integrations & Applications
Lead delivery of integration projects across enterprise systems and applications.
Coordinate requirements, testing, and deployment activities for system enhancements.
Ensure alignment between business needs and system capabilities.
Partner with technical teams and vendors to deliver integrated solutions.
Execution & Governance
Maintain project plans, RAID logs, and status reporting.
Identify and manage risks, dependencies, and mitigation strategies.
Facilitate project meetings and provide clear status updates.
Communicate project progress, risks, and outcomes to stakeholders.
Stakeholder Management
Partner across BAS agencies, IT, HR, finance, business, vendors, and clients.
Communicate clearly with both technical and non-technical audiences.
Drive alignment across cross-functional stakeholders.
Required Qualifications
3–5+ years of IT project management experience.
Proven experience managing projects end-to-end.
Experience with system integrations and enterprise applications.
Exposure to AI, automation, or digital tools.
Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies.
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience in retail, field operations, or services-based organizations.
Familiarity with enterprise platforms such as Microsoft technologies (e.g., Azure, Power Platform, M365), Salesforce, Oracle (HCM/ERP/Recruiting), UKG, or similar systems.
Experience supporting rollout of internal tools or technology initiatives.
Familiarity with AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, automation platforms, workflow tools).
PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification.
Core Competencies
Strong ownership and accountability.
Ability to translate business needs into actionable project plans.
Effective stakeholder management.
Detail-oriented with strong execution discipline.
Ability to operate in a cross-functional environment.
What Success Looks Like
Successful delivery of AI and technology initiatives.
Effective execution of integration and system-related projects.
Projects delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business needs.
Strong cross-functional alignment and communication.
Skills Required
- 3-5+ years of IT project management experience
- Proven experience managing projects end-to-end
- Experience with system integrations and enterprise applications
- Exposure to AI, automation, or digital tools
- Working knowledge of Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
- Experience in retail, field operations, or services-based organizations
- Familiarity with Microsoft technologies (Azure, Power Platform, M365), Salesforce, Oracle (HCM/ERP/Recruiting), or UKG
- Experience supporting rollout of internal tools or technology initiatives
- Familiarity with AI-enabled tools (e.g., Copilot, automation platforms, workflow tools)
- PMP, Scrum Master, or similar certification
What We Do
Acosta Group fuses storied expertise, unmatched connectivity and advanced insight to accelerate brand growth – everywhere you sell. Our collective of the most trusted retail, marketing and foodservice agencies is reimagining how people connect with brands at every point in the consumer journey. Comprised of Acosta, ActionLink, CORE Foodservice, CROSSMARK, Mosaic, Premium Retail Services and Product Connections, Acosta Group understands and anticipates evolving consumer needs, fueling accelerated performance to connect tomorrow's commerce today. The collective delivers end-to-end solutions, including headquarter sales services, omnichannel retail solutions, assisted sales and training, integrated marketing, foodservice sales enablement and culinary solutions, and the most advanced data and insights.

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