Digital IT Project Manager (Remote)

As a leading mountain resort operator with over 40 resorts in sixteen states and four countries. We exist to create an Experience of a Lifetime for our employees, so they can, in turn, provide and Experience of a Lifetime for our guests. We are looking for leaders, innovators, creators, and ambitious professionals to join our talented team. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you!

Many of our Corporate function teams can now live and work in any of the states in which Vail Resorts currently operates* – enabling flexible remote work alongside a commitment to building and maintaining strong culture both in person and virtually. If you’re ready to pursue your fullest potential, we want to get to know you. Find your purpose with us at www.vailresortscareers.com. 

Job Summary:

We are looking for an experienced Digital IT Project Manager to join our exciting, demanding and growing Digital IT Team. This role is designed for those with drive, are highly organized, thrive in ambiguity, and are comfortable communicating with Stakeholders and Executives alike. This position will be directly responsible for managing multiple tracks of work with ongoing iterative projects of varying complexity within the Digital IT website optimizations on our consumer-facing websites.

Job Specifications: 

• Outlet: Broomfield
• The expected range is $80,000 - $110,000 + annual bonus  
• Shift & Schedule Availability: Full Time / Year Round
• Other Specifics: Remote

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage day-to-day project management activities in an agile/waterfall environment including:  project initiation, planning, budgeting, resource planning, scope management, dependency management, risk management and ongoing communication. 
• Serve as the Scrum Master responsible for facilitating Agile team ceremonies/rituals (daily stand-ups, sprint planning, backlog grooming, task estimation, demos and retrospectives and release management).
• Partner with other IT groups including: Resort Application Development, Information Security and Infrastructure to plan for and execute on the delivery of complex projects 

• Partner with stakeholders to ensure project objectives, success criteria, scope, requirements and requested by dates are defined and delivered upon. 
• Own project-related communications and escalation to internal Digital IT Team members and Stakeholders including weekly status reports, risk/issue/action item/open question/assumption tracking, as well as key decision alignment and logging,
• Build and manage strong relationships with all internal teams and 3rd party vendors. 
• Support and track contract negotiations with 3rd party vendors. 
• Responsible for capital project and operation expense budget management – recording, tracking, reporting, and communicating. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required:  

• 5+ years of relevant experience in project management for critical, cross-functional projects / programs  
• Bachelor’s Degree required 

• Excellent leadership and communication skills 
• Ability to navigate multiple priorities and flex in ambiguous situations 
• Extremely Proficient in Microsoft suite of products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint  
• Extremely Proficient in Project Management tools such as SmartSheets 
• Experience managing vendors
• Experience owning and managing multiple Capital budgets

• Experience with Agile / Scrum and Waterfall methodologies and tools such as Jira & Confluence  

Preferred: 

• Certified Project Management Professional 
• Certified Scrum Master 

• Digitally fluent and confident in speaking to and educating about the rapidly changing digital landscape, including platforms, technology and innovation

The budgeted range starts at $80,000 - $110,000 + annual bonus.  Actual pay will be adjusted based on experience.
 

The perks include a free ski pass, and a set of benefits including... 

• Medical, Dental, Vision insurance, and a 401(k) retirement plan  
• Hourly employees are generally eligible for accrued Paid Time Off (PTO), Extra Time Off (ETO) and Sick Time.  Salaried employees are generally eligible for Flexible Time Off (FTO) 
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible mothers and fathers  
• Healthcare & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts  
• Life, AD&D, and disability insurance 

Reach Your Peak at Vail Resorts.  At Vail Resorts, our team is made whole by the brave, passionate individuals who ambitiously push boundaries and challenge the status quo. Whether you’re looking for seasonal work or the career of a lifetime, join us today to reach your peak.  
 

*Remote work is currently permitted from British Columbia and the 16 U.S. states in which we currently operate. This includes: California, Colorado, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, New Hampshire, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Utah, Vermont, Washington State, Wisconsin, and Wyoming. Please note that the ability to work remotely, and the particulars related to such work, are subject to change at any time; and, accordingly, the Company reserves the right to change its policies and/or require in-person/in-office work at any time in its sole discretion.   

Vail Resorts is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Requisition ID 494718