The Wonderful Company · 11 hours ago
IT PMO Project Manager
Los Angeles, CA, USA
Full-time
Hybrid
Mid, Senior Level
$125K/yr - $145K/yr
5+ years expThe Wonderful Company is committed to offering high-quality consumer goods and is seeking an IT PMO Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide application initiatives. This role involves managing the full project lifecycle, ensuring alignment with business strategy and governance standards while collaborating with IT leadership and business stakeholders.
AgricultureFood and Beverage
Responsibilities
Independently manage the complete lifecycle of Enterprise Applications projects, while collaborating closely with internal teams and third‑party implementation partners
Partner with IT management and business leadership to define project scope, develop business cases, and prepare detailed project budgets
Establish and manage IT PMO governance processes, including phase gates, milestone reviews, and executive approval checkpoints to ensure disciplined project delivery
Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans, including Risk Management and Communication Management Plans, in alignment with organizational standards
Build and manage detailed, integrated work plans—including training, cut‑over, and environment/instance plans—that incorporate IT, business, and third‑party resources
Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support software evaluation and selection processes, including the creation of RFIs and the review of vendor proposals
Review implementation partner deliverables and lead formal sign‑off processes to ensure quality, completeness, and alignment with project objectives
Proactively identify, manage, and communicate project risks, issues, and dependencies, escalating through management as necessary to ensure timely resolution
Develop a deep understanding of business processes and operational needs in order to provide informed recommendations and guidance throughout the project lifecycle
Lead cross‑functional discussions and resolve conflicts using diplomacy, negotiation, and consensus‑building techniques
Communicate overall project status through standardized reports, executive dashboards, and regular management briefings in accordance with corporate PMO standards
Lead steering committee meetings with senior leadership and C‑level executives, presenting critical issues, risks, and decisions required to maintain project momentum
Partner with business stakeholders to steward organizational change, developing and executing strategies to address system adoption, process change, and user readiness challenges
Qualification
Required
Minimum of 5–10 years of progressive experience managing complex enterprise applications projects
Strong foundation in project management fundamentals (PMBOK® Guide), with the ability to adapt delivery methodologies—including Waterfall, Agile, and hybrid approaches—based on project complexity and organizational needs
Demonstrated change management expertise, including hands‑on experience managing scope changes, stakeholder expectations, and user adoption challenges across both systems and processes
Proven ability to manage competing stakeholder interests, influence without authority, and lead diverse, cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, multi‑project environment
Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Microsoft Project, with the ability to produce professional executive‑level artifacts and dashboards
Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with demonstrated experience presenting to senior and executive‑level audiences
Occasional travel as required by project needs, including visits to San Joaquin Valley (Kern, Kings, Tulare, Fresno Counties), Napa, Sonoma, and San Luis Obispo Counties
Bachelor's degree required; PMP certification preferred
Preferred
Big 4 consulting experience, Shipping industry experience, and CargoWise ERP experience are considered strong assets
Experience managing end‑to‑end implementations of packaged enterprise applications (e.g., Oracle EBS, JD Edwards, SAP) within large, multi‑business‑unit or Fortune 500 environments
Experience evaluating packaged ERP solutions versus custom or home‑grown applications, including software rationalization initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions
Benefits
Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans
401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future
24/7 online physician consultations
Virtual mental health resources
Life coaching
Engaging employee community groups
Cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements
Library of on-demand fitness videos
Clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units
Extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses
Company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward
Training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace
Invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives
Allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice
Contribute to group service projects within our local communities
Company
The Wonderful Company
The Wonderful Company grow, harvest, bottle, package, and market a diverse range of healthy products,
5001-10000 employees
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