Senior Project Manager

Organic Valley • Town of Stark, WI

5d • $90,334 - $112,902 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects across CROPP. This role manages the full project lifecycle, drives strategic initiatives, and mentors junior project managers. The Senior Project Manager partners with senior leadership, leads cross-functional teams, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while aligning with organizational goals.

Requirements

• Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or supervising project teams.
• Advanced leadership, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, requirements gathering, and change management principles.
• Formal project management training required.
• Advanced budgeting, financial management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to effectively manage and resolve conflict while fostering collaboration and alignment among project team members.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Visio, and other project management tools and technologies.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects and strategic initiatives.
• Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with organizational strategy.
• Develop and implement project management best practices and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• Manages multiple complex projects of various durations simultaneously.
• Oversee project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Develop, manage, and report on project budgets and financials.
• Optimize resource utilization and drive cost efficiencies.
• Support business case development and ROI analysis for strategic projects.
• Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Resolve issues promptly to minimize impact on project timelines.
• Ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met for all projects.
• Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership.
• Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across all project participants.
• Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• Conduct post-project reviews, capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• Champion process improvement initiatives and requirements gathering.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

• Choice of health insurance plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• 136 hours of time off in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date.
• 9 paid holidays.
• One floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – Company matches 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Flexible Scheduling.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed