Senior IT Project Manager - Shared Services

At Schwan’s Company, the opportunities are real, and the sky is the limit; this isn’t just a job, it’s a seat at the table. Around here, every job matters, every voice counts, and every person contributes in a big way. As part of our front lines, we look to you to execute business, build relationships, and take pride in your work because at Schwan’s, you lead the way, and we value what you bring. Our passion is our food. Our secret is our people. We are a U.S. affiliate of the global lifestyle company, CJ CheilJedang Corporation, and are a leading U.S. manufacturer and marketer of quality foods offered through retail-grocery and food-service channels. Our many popular brands include Red Baron, Tony’s, Big Daddy’s, Villa Prima and Freschetta pizza; Pagoda and bibigo Asian-style snacks; and Mrs. Smith’s and Edwards desserts. Schwan’s is a place for people with an appetite for more. To learn about joining a team where you can belong, contribute, and thrive, visit www.schwanscompany.com.

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We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for our growing team in Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the largest, higher risk, mission critical, and most complex information systems initiatives on time, within budget and with optimum quality. If this sounds exciting, then apply!

Responsibilities :

• Manages enterprise-wide projects, teams, and programs through phases of the project plan.
• Manages the budgets associated with the project, including capital, and manages all project deliverables, including customer satisfaction, quality to specification, technical achievement, schedule adherence and project cost budgets.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates all project activities to ensure project goals are accomplished on time, within budget and with optimum quality.
• Mentors Project Managers and Associate Project Managers on project management best practices and standards.
• Prepares project plans, task plans, task effort estimates, budgets, statements of work, overall work effort schedules, and task dependencies which includes definition, scope, resources, and schedule.
• Manages and coordinates the resources necessary to fulfill the project scope in a timely and cost-effective manner. Works across IS to identify the resources needed to complete the project, including participating in offshore resource allocation.
• Prioritizes projects and tasks to achieve department and company objectives.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate communication is maintained regarding all project status and priorities to stakeholders and executive management.
• Ensures compliance with all aspects of the project lifecycle standards, project specification, project scope management, company policies, and procedures.
• Provide thought leadership Business Alignment Lead and collaborate with business process owners and SMEs.
• Identifies, tracks, and manages all project related issues, risks, change requests, and action items. Responsible for appropriate issue and risk escalation.

Basic Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

The employing subsidiaries of Schwan’s Company are Equal Employment Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to disability, age, race, color, religion, gender, vet status, national origin or other protected class. #LI-JW1

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