Information Technology Project Manager II

Great people make great properties. As an owner, operator and developer of thriving retail centers in the nation’s top markets, Macerich offers opportunities to work, grow and develop your unique talents. Apply now to help us shape the future of retail real estate while building a meaningful, rewarding and balanced career.

About the Role : As an Information Technology Project Manager II, you are expected to oversee and ensure the successful planning, execution, and delivery of IT projects. The successful person will be responsible for managing multiple projects simultaneously, working closely with cross-functional teams, and leveraging expertise to drive projects forward within defined timelines and budgets.

The successful candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

What You Will Do :

• Takes full ownership of project delivery from initiation through completion, using effective time management techniques to stay organized, prioritize tasks, and ensure progress aligns with established plans, timelines, and budgets. Drives execution with a focus on timely, cost-effective outcomes that support organizational objectives.
• Acts as a bridge between technical teams and stakeholders, ensuring clear communication and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
• Effectively manage conflicts and disagreements within the project team. Employ mediation and negotiation skills to find common ground and maintain a harmonious working environment.
• Builds strong relationships with key stakeholders, both internal and external, to gather requirements, provide project updates, and manage expectations. Effectively communicates project statuses and addresses concerns of stakeholders.
• Leads critical project decision-making processes with transparency and alignment to objectives, ensuring decisions are well-documented and effectively communicated. Approaches challenges with a solution-oriented mindset, collaborating with teams to identify practical resolutions that keep projects moving forward.
• Leads change management efforts for IT projects, ensuring smooth transitions with minimal disruption to operations. Ensures all project activities comply with established technology and quality standards, supporting consistency, reliability, and long-term success.
• Effectively allocates and manages project resources to maximize efficiency and productivity. Demonstrates agility in engaging the right individuals and expertise to address challenges, collaborating across cross-functional teams and stakeholders to ensure project momentum and success.
• Facilitates meetings effectively to ensure that they are productive, focused, and achieve their intended goals. Establishes clear objectives and ensures that participants know what the meeting aims to accomplish, which topics will be discussed, and what decisions need to be made. Summarizes action items, responsibilities, and deadlines and ensures that everyone understands their roles and what needs to be accomplished before the next meeting. If the meeting involves addressing challenges or making decisions, facilitate a structured discussion that allows for input from different perspectives and leads to actionable solutions.
• Effectively manages project budgets by maintaining detailed budget breakdowns that include key financial information and metrics. Communicates budget status regularly to stakeholders through reports and meetings. Provide updates on actual spending, remaining budget, and any significant budget-related developments.
• Maintains organized, up-to-date project documentation within Box, ensuring all relevant materials are properly stored and accessible. Serves as the primary administrator for project boards, keeping statuses current to enable transparency, collaboration, and informed decision-making across teams and stakeholders.

The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position .

What You Bring :

Macerich’s Total Rewards :

At Macerich, in-person work at our offices is a top priority because it allows us to collaborate more effectively, build stronger connections, and maintain the culture that drives our success. To that end, we do believe in a healthy work / life balance and are proud to offer Remote Fridays for our Corporate offices and Forever Fridays for our Retail Properties.

The compensation for this position is determined based on several factors, including the candidate's experience, qualifications, and the specific requirements of the role. Final salary offers will be discussed during the interview process and will reflect the candidate's skills and the company's compensation structure.

Who We Are :

Macerich is one of the country's leading owners, operators, and developers of major retail real estate (NYSE : MAC). Our high-quality retail properties in many of the most affluent and densely populated markets set Macerich apart. By bringing communities together, we create long-term value for our shareholders, partners and customers. As we work together to achieve our mission, our shared values drive our progress : Excellence, Relationships, Optimism, Integrity, Empowerment and Fun.

Macerich is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status or disability.