Senior Manager IT Manager, Applications PMO

The Senior IT Manager - Applications PMO drives excellence in project delivery across the Digital Business Solutions organization. This position leads complex, enterprise-wide programs while establishing project management standards, governance, and processes that promote consistency, quality, efficiency, and accountability. Acting as a strategic partner to business and IT leadership, this role ensures alignment of application initiatives with organizational priorities and technology roadmaps. Through strong cross-functional leadership, risk management, and talent development, the position strengthens project execution, enables continuous improvement, and delivers measurable business outcomes., * Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex, cross-functional IT programs within the applications portfolio.

• Ensure alignment of program objectives with business strategy and IT roadmap.
• Establish frameworks for proactive risk identification and mitigation.
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical issues impacting project delivery.

Project Management Governance and Standards

• Define and enforce project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices across the applications team.
• Develop and maintain templates, tools, and guidelines to standardize project execution.
• Manage governance processes for project initiation, tracking, and closure.
• Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve efficiency and predictability.

Quality and Performance Management

• Monitor adherence to quality standards for all projects managed by the team.
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance with defined processes and deliverable quality.
• Define and monitor KPIs and success metrics to track value delivered for projects and programs.
• Provide regular reporting on project health, risks, and performance to senior leadership.

Business Partnership and Stakeholder Alignment

• Act as a key liaison between IT leadership, business units, and project teams.
• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders to resolve issues and manage risks.

Leadership and Talent Development

• Mentor and coach project managers to enhance skills and ensure consistent application of standards.
• Drive training initiatives to strengthen project management competencies across the team., * Collaborates - Builds effective partnerships across IT leadership, business units, and project teams to achieve shared outcomes.
• Drives Results - Maintains focus on project delivery, quality, efficiency, and measurable business value.
• Develops Talent - Coaches and mentors project managers to strengthen capabilities and improve organizational performance.

Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Talent Management, Continuous Improvement, Leadership, Business Solutions, Cross-Functional, Project Execution, Technical Leadership, Project/Program Management, * You listen, learn, and evolve

• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences

Qualifications:

Education/Experience

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position.
• 8+ years of experience in IT project management, including application implementations, ideally within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry.

Preferred

• Master’s degree preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Hands-on experience with application implementation programs involving enterprise resource planning applications, including SAP S/4, SAP ECC, or similar ERP platforms.
• Proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-level programs involving multiple stakeholders and technologies.
• Experience establishing and managing a Project Management Center of Excellence or similar governance function.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project management standards, processes, and tools.
• Strong background in organizational change management, risk management, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks.
• Experience mentoring and developing project management talent within an IT organization.
• Ability to advocate for change while remaining flexible to stakeholder needs and priorities.
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and internal customers.
• Strong project and program management capabilities.
• Ability to establish governance frameworks and drive consistent project execution.
• Strong organizational change management and risk management capabilities.
• Ability to evaluate project performance, quality, and business outcomes.
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop project management talent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills.

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability - Establishes clear expectations, reinforces governance standards, and holds teams accountable for project commitments and outcomes.
• Plans and Aligns - Aligns complex programs, resources, and priorities with organizational strategy and business objectives.
• Manages Complexity - Navigates enterprise-level initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technologies, risks, and competing priorities.

Posted Salary Range: USD $127,700.00 - USD $185,150.00 /A Bonus Eligibility: Role is eligible for 18% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.