Director, IT Core Projects Lead

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States Curaleaf Full time
Job Description

At Curaleaf, we're redefining the cannabis industry with a commitment to quality, expertise, and innovation. As a leading global cannabis provider, our brands, including Curaleaf, Select, and Grassroots, offer top-tier products and services in both medical and adult-use markets.

We're seeking a highly skilled Director, IT Core Projects to lead our digital transformation efforts. This role is essential in managing and delivering a portfolio of critical projects across multiple departments. You'll work with cross-functional teams to implement innovative solutions that drive efficiency, improve processes, and help Curaleaf stay ahead in a fast-evolving industry.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Lead Curaleaf's digital transformation portfolio, acting as Project Leader, Program Manager, Portfolio Manager, and PMO leader.
  • Manage multiple medium to large-scale projects simultaneously, ensuring they are completed on time, within budget, and according to high-quality standards.
  • Develop and execute project plans, budgets, schedules, and risk assessments.
  • Oversee cross-functional project teams, working closely with product owners and business analysts to achieve project goals.
  • Drive the development of business and system requirements while facilitating collaboration between stakeholders.
  • Prioritize and monitor projects that align with the overall digital transformation strategy.
  • Establish and enforce project management processes, tools, and standards.
  • Communicate project milestones, updates, and challenges to key stakeholders regularly.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, or a related field.
  • 10 years of project management experience with a track record of managing medium-to-large-scale projects.
  • Proven expertise in project lifecycle management and project organization.
  • Mastery of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall), and tools like Gantt charts and risk matrices.
  • Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to motivate and lead cross-functional teams.
  • Strategic thinker with a track record of developing successful business cases and managing stakeholder expectations.
  • Adaptability and resilience in the face of project challenges, uncertainties, and competing priorities.
  • Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.

What We Offer:

  • Career Growth Opportunities
  • Competitive Pay and Benefits (Health, Dental Vision)
  • Generous PTO and Parental Leave
  • 401(K) Retirement Plan
  • Life/AD&D Insurance, Short & Long-Term Disability
  • Community Involvement Initiatives
  • Employee Referral Bonuses and Product Discounts

Curaleaf is an equal opportunity employer. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

Individuals adversely impacted by the war on drugs are encouraged to apply.


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