JCPenney

Manage a large portfolio of technology projects including financial oversight, forecasting, risk management, and mentoring project managers to ensure timely delivery and alignment with business goals. | 7-10+ years of relevant experience, strong leadership and communication skills, expertise in project financials and forecasting, experience with onsite/offshore coordination, and preferred certifications in Project Management and Agile. | Overview: Portfolio Principal Program Manager – Planning and Governance We are looking for a Portfolio Principal Program Manager to help manage cross functional technology projects and programs from within our Planning and Governance PMO team. This role would be responsible for program management and other PMO functions such as financial Portfolio Management for the Technology organization. The Planning and Governance team provides PMO processes and guidelines to functional PMO’s within Technology, as well as support for project and contract financials across the Technology portfolio. The Primary focus of this role would be overall Technology Portfolio Management, working with PM’s, Project Directors, and Finance to ensure our Technology commitments are met and our overall portfolio is within plan. Secondary focus will be to drive exceptional project management disciplines across both internal and external project managers. Lastly, role will drive cross functional initiatives to completion using standard Program Management practices and disciplines in task management, scheduling, budgeting, risk and issue resolution, communications, and escalations. If you thrive in working with multiple teams and can influence business and technical leaders in a fast-paced environment, have strong problem-solving skills, excellent communication skills, we want to talk to you. Primary Responsibilities: • Overall Portfolio Management for large portfolio of technology projects • Work closely with PM’s, Project Directors, Technology Leadership, and Finance leadership to ensure timely and accurate deliverables including monthly project portfolio forecasts, variance analysis and reporting, budget mitigation, and budget reduction when necessary • Manage portfolio financial controls, PMOTL tooling, and communications • Create and manage central PMO health reporting of technology projects to ensure proper utilization of Technology resources including financials, associates, and contractors • Lead large complexity Programs from concept to implementation as required • Design, develop, manage complex project plans, revising needs to meet changing priorities • Manage program-level planning to track milestones and deliverables impacting multiple projects, releases, tracks, and dependencies • Manage Portfolio/Program/Project level Stakeholders as necessary • Utilizing standard portfolio and program management processes and tools to assess status and provide recommendations and execute on course corrections as needed (don’t just measure, actively engage to fix the problem) • Have excellent communication and partnership skills essential for interacting and communicating with key stakeholders at all levels across the company to manage, inform and influence outcomes • Leverage outstanding problem solving and influencing skills to ensure Program plans deliver on time • Train and mentor project managers Core Competencies & Accomplishments: • 7 – 10+ years of relevant work experience • Excellent management, leadership, organization, written and verbal communication skills • Strong experience with project financials, forecasting, and P&L impacts • Detail oriented, ability to multi-task, adapt to change and effectively prioritize work to meet competing deadlines • Experience with onsite/offshore coordination • Strong problem solving and analytical skills • Certification in the field of Project Management and Agile methods is preferred Pay Range: USD $110,000.00 - USD $172,500.00 /Yr.

Lead and architect big data analytics solutions using cloud technologies, collaborate cross-functionally, provide technical leadership, and continuously improve data platforms. | 10+ years experience with 6+ years in big data technologies including Hadoop ecosystem, AWS cloud, ETL, data modeling, and visualization tools, plus leadership and agile experience. | The Technical Architect – Big Data Analytics (Principal Engineer) will report to a Director– Data and Analytics Technology. Using Big Data technology, you will be responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and supporting data analytics solutions utilizing cloud architecture. Primary Responsibilities: • Lead, develop, build and deliver solutions with high impact and cross-portfolio scope, complexity and collaboration with cross-functional teams, both business and technology • Identify technical implementation options and issues • Play a key role in setting the vision and defining the future Technology architecture. Develop roadmaps of the systems, platforms and/or processes for the company across our Big Data Analytics portfolio. • Provide technical leadership and coaching to other engineers and architects across the organization • Act as expert and point of contact in cross-portfolio business/technology/domain/architecture area • Partner and communicate cross-functionally across the enterprise • Provide the highest level of expertise for the specification, design, development, implementation, and support of Analytical solutions (e.g. Datameer, Hive, Spark, Python, Redshift, Tableau, Snowflake, Microstrategy) • Explain technical solutions and issues to senior leaders in the company in non-technical, understandable terms • Interact with business teams to gather, interpret, and understand their business needs and create design specifications • Foster the continuous evolution of best practices within the development team to ensure data quality, standardization, optimization, and consistency • Continuously seek Data Lake platform and data ingestion improvement opportunities that ensure optimal use of the environment and improve stability. Lead efforts to implement Qualifications • 10+ years of professional experience • 6+ years of experience with Big Data technology and analytics • Proficient in query languages such as SQL, Hive • Proficient in using Big Data tools (e.g., Apache (Spark, NiFi, Sqoop, HBase, HDFS, Spark-SQL, Atlas), NoSQL and relational DBs, Kafka, Datameer) • Proficient in API development and consumption, data modeling, preparation, manipulation, loading and optimization, warehousing techniques and technologies • Proficient in data preparation and manipulation using Datameer tool • Proficient in one or more languages (e.g., PySpark, Python, Scala, Java) • Proficient in Hadoop/Hive, Sqoop and Spark • Experience with SOA, IaaS, and Cloud Computing technologies, particularly in the AWS environment • Experience with ETL and ELT data modeling • Experience with DataHub, DBT, Great Expectation • Experience with data visualization tools like Tableau • Experience with continuous software integration, test and deployment • Experience with agile software development paradigm (e.g., Scrum, Kanban) • Ability to work within a dynamic environment with evolving requirements and capability goals • Self-motivated. Capable of working with little or no supervision. • Maintains up-to-date knowledge in the appropriate technical areas Enjoy a rewarding career at JCPenney Corporate, where we offer a competitive benefits package, a vibrant work environment, and the opportunity to make a difference at one of America's most iconic retailers. Generous benefits: Medical/dental/vision insurance starting on day one, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. On-site amenities: Daycare, Grab & Go Store, Coffee Shop, the Local Kitchen, fitness center, free garage parking, golf simulator, arcade, pickleball courts, and vibrant co-working spaces, meeting rooms and wellness rooms. Exciting location: Our corporate office is located in the heart of Legacy West, a vibrant new development in Plano, Texas, with plenty of shopping, dining, and entertainment options. Opportunities for growth and development: We are committed to helping our employees grow their careers and develop their skills. We offer a variety of training and development programs, as well as opportunities for advancement. Collaborative and supportive culture: We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels valued and respected. We encourage teamwork and collaboration, and we are always looking for ways to support our employees' success. About JCPenney: JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company’s product assortment meets customers’ everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when and how they want to shop – from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney’s Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn. For more opportunities to join our team please visit our careers page.

Lead and coach 10 to 40 team members to achieve productivity and customer service goals, maintain safety and equipment standards, and communicate effectively with management. | Six months hands-on management experience, strong leadership, good communication and interpersonal skills, detail orientation, and familiarity with Microsoft Office and Excel. | Overview The Supply Chain Supervisor will support and assist the Operations Manager with day-to-day activities in their assigned functional area. Responsible for productivity, accuracy, and overall performance of team members while being consistent with business and customer service objectives. Performs related duties or as required. Primary Responsibilities: • Provides hands on leadership, directing and leading team members to achieve customer service and department objectives. • Coach 10 to 40 team members in an assigned functional area in accordance with established procedures and schedules. • Resolves problems and opportunities in the assigned function. • Keep activities on track; escalates any out-of-scope problems to the next level or the most appropriate Team member for the situation. • Analyze operational procedures, processes, and activities to suggest improvements in assigned area. • Assures safety and maintains acceptable standards. • Maintain team member production and accuracy records, labor hours and carryover reports for assigned area. • Assures equipment in the assigned functional area is well maintained. • Communicates with assigned team members as well as all levels of management to assure positive team member relationships and a proactive approach for solving team member problems. Core Competencies & Accomplishments: • Candidates with strong leadership abilities preferred • Ability to work either 1stor 2nd shift or open to rotation • Open to changing shifts or workdays in the future • Six months hands on management experience preferred • Good communication and interpersonal skills a must • Experience with Microsoft Office, Excel and typing skills preferred • Must be detail oriented and can initiate accurate correspondence and reports What you get: We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, 401(k) Savings Plan with company match, and an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. About JCPenney: JCPenney proudly serves customers at more than 650 stores across the United States and Puerto Rico, and at the Company's flagship store, jcp.com. JCPenney is one of the nation's largest retailers of apparel, home, jewelry, and beauty merchandise with a growing portfolio of private and national brands. Guided by the Golden Rule, JCPenney employs more than 60,000 associates worldwide and has served customers for over 119 years, playing a vital role in the communities, it serves. Pay Range USD $65,000.00 - USD $70,000.00 /Yr.

Perform store operations functions including customer service, pricing, restocking, receiving merchandise, and supporting omnichannel efforts to ensure an outstanding customer experience. | 1-2 years retail experience, ability to work early mornings, strong customer service skills, and capability to execute merchandising and operational tasks efficiently. | The Operations Associate's role is to create an outstanding customer experience by performing operations functions within the store. The Operations Associate role is an early morning position and you will work with the a team to perform functions prior to store opening. Primary Responsibilities: Customer Service - You're maneuvering around the store at a fast pace, working with all the latest merchandise, but when a customer stops to ask you a question or request assistance, there's no one they'd rather be talking to other than you. Executes pricing and signing - You can change ticket prices and signing on merchandise across the store better and faster than anyone! Replenish and restock the store: You understand the needs of the customer. When merchandise is getting low, you assist your sales floor peers and leaders by pulling and preparing merchandise to go the floor in order to ensure all of our customers have the styles and sizes they need. Receive and unload merchandise: You work with your co-workers to unload a truck and prepare the merchandise in the backroom. Backroom standards: You keep the stockroom safe, clean, and organized . Omnichannel: You will contribute to Omichannel efforts including Buy Online Pickup in Store, Ship from Store, Order Delivery and Returns, Shipping Online Orders, and Merchandise Receiving. Merchandise strategy: You take the plans that have been communicated by leadership on where to place merchandise throughout the store and execute the plan with efficiency and detail. You understand the merchandising standards and work to deliver an outstanding customer experience by maintaining these standards as you flow goods to the sales floor. Participates in a learning environment: You absorb new information from your peers or training materials on our merchandise, shrink, safety, productivity, and other business processes. Core Competencies & Accomplisments: Results: Solve problems and make smart decisions that drive sales, profit or customer service; execute your work efficiently and effectively; inspire strong performance in yourself and others Ownership: Provide great customer service; cooperate and build positive, inclusive and respectful relationships; take accountability for your actions and outcomes Intensity: Proactively find ways to improve the customer experience; show the confidence and courage to do what's right; take action with energy and urgency Work experience- 1-2 years retail experience At this time, JCPenney does not anticipate closing this job opportunity. What you get: If eligible, we offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays*, and 401(k) with Company match. All associates are eligible for an associate discount on JCPenney merchandise. For paid holidays, associates who are eligible for paid vacation (MTO) are also eligible for eight paid holidays during the calendar year. All store hourly associates scheduled to work on a designated holiday will receive additional compensation. *For paid vacation days, as well as eligibility requirements for other benefits, please visit http://www.yourjcpbenefits.com About JCPenney: JCPenney is the shopping destination for diverse, working American families. With inclusivity at its core, the Company's product assortment meets customers' everyday needs and helps them commemorate every special occasion with style, quality, and value. JCPenney offers a broad portfolio of fashion, apparel, home, beauty, and jewelry from national and private brands and provides personal services including salon, portrait and optical. The Company and its 50,000 associates worldwide serve customers where, when, and how they want to shop - from jcp.com to more than 650 stores in the U.S. and Puerto Rico. In 2022, JCPenney celebrates 120 years as an iconic American brand by continuing its legacy of connecting with customers through shopping and community engagement. Please visit JCPenney's Newsroom to learn more and follow JCPenney on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and LinkedIn. Pay Range USD $12.00/Hr -USD $15.00/Hr.