Business Systems Project Manager

SUMMARY 

The Business Systems Project Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing technology projects across Sartori's business systems portfolio. This role manages the delivery of solutions spanning ERP, Data & Analytics, and integrated business applications using established project management methodologies. Additionally, this position partners with business stakeholders to develop compelling business cases and project proposals that support the company's technology strategy. The Business Systems Project Manager collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure project success, stakeholder alignment, and value realization while maintaining high standards of quality in project delivery and meeting the ongoing needs of the business. This is a hybrid role working 2 - 3 days onsite at our Corporate office located in Plymouth, WI. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Partners with business leaders to develop business cases and gain approval for technology initiatives 
• Facilitates creation of clear "one-pager" project briefs to support portfolio prioritization decisions 
• Partners with leadership to help develop, maintain, and prioritize the technology project roadmap 
• Leads planning and implementation of system projects using appropriate methodologies (Waterfall, Kanban, Scrum) 
• Collaborates with stakeholders to define project scope, goals, and deliverables 
• Uses project management tools to track tasks, dependencies, and progress 
• Facilitates workshops to gather requirements, define business processes, and ensure user adoption. 
• Conducts regular status meetings and maintains clear stakeholder communication 
• Manages project budgets, timelines, scope, and resource allocation 
• Holds project teams accountable for delivering solutions on time and within budget while maintaining quality standards 
• Coordinates and presents project change requests to the steering committee for approval when changes to scope, timeline, budget, or resources are needed 
• Identifies and mitigates project risks/issues 
• Coordinates testing and implementation activities 
• Documents project learnings and conducts post-implementation reviews 
• Ensures delivered solutions meet business requirements and quality standards 
• Maintains core company values throughout project delivery 

QUALIFICATIONS  

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE 

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent work experience  
• 3 years of Project Management experience managing projects in a complex systems environment (required) 
• Proven track record of successful multi-stakeholder project delivery (required) 
• Experience managing ERP, Data and Analytics, or Enterprise System implementations (preferred) 
• Prior exposure to business case and project proposal development is a plus 

OTHER KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES 

• Strong business acumen and ability to align technology solutions with business needs 
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies 
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills 
• Proven ability to influence without direct authority 
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities 
• Ability to translate complex technical concepts for business audiences 
• Experience managing project budgets and resources 
• Track record of successful vendor management 
• Change management and organizational readiness experience 
• Utilizes, collaborates on, and advocates for project management best practices within Sartori 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS  

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by a Team Member to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.   

While performing the duties of this job, the Team Member is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear.  The Team Member is occasionally required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT  

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The Team Member is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.  

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by Team Members assigned to this work.  This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities.  Sartori Company reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational and business needs as necessary.