Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 3 hours ago
Sr Project Manager
Georgia - Oakwood Corporate Office
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expWayne-Sanderson Farms is seeking a Senior Project Manager – HR Tech responsible for leading large, enterprise-wide HR technology and business transformation initiatives. This role owns full lifecycle delivery of complex programs that impact multiple business functions, systems, and stakeholders across the organization.
Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale
Responsibilities
Serve as the accountable project manager for large-scale, enterprise HR initiatives from initiation through stabilization
Define project scope, objectives, success metrics, resource plans, and governance structures
Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, timelines, budgets, RAID logs, and executive reporting
Identify and mitigate risks, issues, and dependencies across interconnected workstreams
Coordinate system implementation activities including requirements validation, testing oversight, deployment planning, and business readiness
Lead cross-functional project teams across HR, IT, Finance, Operations, and external vendors
Facilitate steering committees and executive-level updates
Drive stakeholder alignment and proactively manage organizational change impacts
Drive accountability across all stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business outcomes
Ensure adherence to enterprise governance, compliance, and quality standards
Contribute to the ongoing maturation of HR project governance and delivery standards
Qualification
Required
8+ years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of enterprise-level initiatives
Demonstrated experience serving as the primary project manager on large, cross-functional HR or HR technology implementations
Experience leading complex system implementations (e.g., HCM, Payroll, Time & Attendance, Talent, Integrations, or similar platforms)
Proven ability to manage executive stakeholders and operate in high-visibility environments
Experience managing project budgets, vendors, and external consulting partners
Experience operating within structured governance or PMO environments
Strong knowledge of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid)
Exceptional influencing skills with the ability to drive alignment without direct authority
Ability to translate strategic objectives into executable delivery plans
Strong executive communication and presentation skills
Financial and operational acumen
Ability to manage ambiguity and complex organizational dynamics
Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to manage multiple concurrent, high-priority enterprise initiatives
High level of accountability, ownership, and delivery discipline
Bachelor's degree in Business, Human Resources, Project Management, Information Systems, or a related field preferred, or equivalent combination of education and relevant experience
Preferred
PMP certification preferred
Company
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.
10001+ employees
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Kevin McDaniel
President and Chief Executive Officer
T.J. Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer
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