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We are the nation's largest off-price retailer with over 2,000 stores, and a strong track record of success and growth. Our focus has always been bringing our customers a constant stream of high-quality brands and on-trend merchandise at extraordinary savings. All while providing a fun and exciting treasure hunt experience.
As part of our team, you will experience:

Success. Our winning team pursues excellence while learning and evolving
Career growth. We develop industry leading talent because Ross grows when our people grow
Teamwork. We work together to solve the hard problems and find the right solution
Our commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, and our community. We celebrate the backgrounds, identities, and ideas of those who work and shop with us because our differences make us stronger. We strive to be a positive force in our community.

Our Corporate headquarters are in Dublin, CA, we have 3 buying offices in key markets in New York City, Los Angeles, and Boston, and 8 distribution centers nationwide. With 2023 revenues of $20.4 billion, we are a Fortune 500 company who is committed to providing an inclusive work environment with continuous learning opportunities and development for our teams.

GENERAL PURPOSE:
The IT Manager II is responsible for evaluation, selection, and implementation of Cybersecurity solutions to address current and future business needs for Ross Stores. This role work closely with internal security engineers, architectures, operators, and analysts for executing the projects following Ross SDLC process. It is highly visible role interfacing with IT executives and business leaders.

The base salary range for this role is $125,400 - $214,200. The base salary range is dependent on factors including, but not limited to, experience, skills, qualifications, relevant education, certifications, seniority, and location. The range listed is just one component of the total compensation package for employees. Other rewards vary by position and location.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

* Develops project plans for implementation of Cybersecurity projects including managing the scope, schedule, and budget. Executes the projects to meet strategic plans, implement solutions, and manage service transition to operational team.

* Develops project status reports, produce metrics to measure project performance, and forecast budget. Communicates these to the stakeholders and department leadership.

* Leads and manage project delivery resources including project managers, architects, engineers, and analysts to prioritize project work efforts.

* Assists in management in 5-year planning and product roadmaps.

* Performs management and personnel administration functions associated with Ross' Cybersecurity Engineering and Delivery department.

* Develops action plans, schedules, status reports and other management communications intended to provide concise and accurate status for the project.

* Establish and maintains relationship with product vendors and assist with contract management and renewals. Introduce new technologies and vendors to reduce Cyber risk in Ross.

* Responsible for establishing, enforcing, and maintaining Cybersecurity policies, standards, and procedures to meet compliance requirements.

COMPETENCIES:
People

* Building Effective Teams

* Developing Talent

* Collaboration
Self

* Leading by Example

* Communicates Effectively

* Ensures Accountability and Execution

* Manages Conflict
Business

* Business Acumen

* Plans, Aligns and Prioritizes

* Organizational Agility
With particular emphasis on the following specific position-related competencies:

* Customer Focus

* Problem Solving

* Technical Knowledge

* Motivating Others

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED:

* Minimum 8-10 years of professional experience in IT.

* Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent combination of education in project management.

* Minimum 5 years of experience working with cross-functional teams managing projects.

* Demonstrated ability to anticipate and handle critical situation, negotiating solutions, resolving conflicts, and driving projects to completion.

* Strong communication skills with ability to present to various audience, including committees, large groups, senior management, and executive leadership.

* Proficient in cybersecurity engineering technical designs, capacity planning, performance monitoring, endpoint protection toolsets, cloud security and mobile threat detection, and protection toolsets.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/ADA:
This position requires the ability to work in an office environment, including using a computer, attending meetings, working as part of a team, and the ability to communicate with team members and others. Regular attendance also is a requirement of the position.
This role requires regular in-office presence, including attending in-person team interaction, meetings and collaboration, client support, mentoring, coaching, and/or feedback. However, this role can perform duties effectively using a combination of in-office and remote work. #LI-Hybrid

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Engineers, Senior Engineer, and Analysts

DISCLAIMER:
This job description is a summary of the primary duties and responsibilities of the job and position. It is not intended to be a comprehensive or all-inclusive listing of duties and responsibilities. Contents are subject to change at management's discretion.

Ross is an equal employment opportunity employer. We consider individuals for employment or promotion according to their skills, abilities and experience. We believe that it is an essential part of the Company's overall commitment to attract, hire and develop a strong, talented and diverse workforce. Ross is committed to complying with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, religious creed, age, national origin, ancestry, physical, mental or developmental disability, sex (which includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), veteran status, military status, marital or registered domestic partnership status, medical condition (including cancer or genetic characteristics), genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, as well as any other category protected by federal, state or local laws.