Wells Enterprises · 2 hours ago
Sr. IT Project Manager
Le Mars, IA
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expWells Enterprises is the largest privately held ice cream manufacturer in the United States, and they are seeking a Sr. IT Project Manager to provide leadership on key IT projects and strategic initiatives. The role involves developing project plans, leading cross-functional teams, and ensuring effective communication of project status to senior management and stakeholders.
Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturing
Responsibilities
Responsible for the strategic development and implementation of IT critical initiatives and projects which include creating projects from the ground up identifying project goals, strategies, timelines, KPIs, process improvements, cost reductions and efficiency gains accomplished by utilizing analytical tools, workflow automation and project management discipline. Effectively convey project goals and objectives clearly and in a compelling manner. Effectively listens and clarifies information as needed
Organize and ensure consistent management of all phases of IT projects to ensure high quality delivery of IT projects, including monitoring progress and maintaining regular communication with stakeholders and project team. Drive project leadership by reporting the project health to senior management and/or key stakeholders. Ensure that project status, issues, and successes are documented and communicated. Creates status reports, budget reconciliation and shares key project information to key stakeholders
Effectively leads and facilitates project team meetings and acts as a coach, helping the team to execute the process and remove their own roadblocks. Provide clear team communication and expectations including background, deliverables, and key milestones. Keep projects moving toward completion by escalating decision points, proactively flagging issues, and problem solving. Define and trace requirements through to testing and implementation
Strategically think beyond the project plan constantly questioning how to add value and how to improve the project. Conduct strategic analysis to provide input for decision-making to identify opportunities for improvement and to make recommendations. Critically evaluate project and quality measures and assess postproject to determine results and convert lessons learned into further process improvements
Recognize project issues and elevate them to the appropriate project team members with proactive, well-considered solutions. Addresses delicate situations and handle conflict in such a way as to maximize opportunity and minimize exposure to risk. Manage multiple projects and companies’ top IT critical initiatives. Manage projects to budget. Ensures time and resources are aligned to budget and all associated external costs are managed effectively
Develop, champion, and communicate best practices in project and process management to effectively deliver against strategic and financial plans
Effectively collaborates with cross-functional teams to ensure deliverables are completed to meet established timelines
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science or related field
5-7 years direct project management experience with IT application project implementations
Knowledge: Project Management Methodology related to IT processes
Knowledge: MS Project and other standard tools for managing project lifecycle
Knowledge: Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC) methodologies
Skills: Strong project management skills
Skills: Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills – verbal and written with business partners, teams and all levels of management
Abilities: Ability to lead and influence
Abilities: Independent follow-through ability (attention to detail, monitoring and controlling)
Abilities: Ability to effectively manage multiple projects and priorities in either a direct management role or mentoring role
Preferred
PMP (Project Management Professional) Certification preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO)
Annual incentive bonus based on Company performance
Company
Wells Enterprises
Wells Enterprises produces and markets ice creams and frozen treats.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-12-07Acquired
Leadership Team
Allison Burke
Human Resources Business Partner II
Brian Ardillo
HR Business Partner II
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