IT Project Manager - Sleepy Eye, MN

Job Description

Job Description

Christensen Farms is one of the largest, family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50 year old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. Christensen Farms owns three feed mills, manages 140,000 sows on 44 farms, and oversees more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites. Our organization employs nearly 1,000 people and maintains 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview:

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing technology-focused projects that align with Christensen Farms' annual business plan and strategic initiatives. This role will play a key part in network and infrastructure implementation initiatives, driving projects from concept through implementation while ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and achievement of business objectives. The IT Project Manager partners cross-functionally, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and proactively drives solutions that support organizational success.

What You Will Do:

• Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, documentation, and communication updates
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively communicate project status
• Facilitate meetings and ensure accountability for action items and outcomes
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

What You Offer Us:

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of project management experience
• 2+ years of network/infrastructure project management experience preferred
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

What We Offer You:

• Opportunity to lead impactful, cross-functional projects that support strategic initiatives
• Exposure to leadership and key decision-makers across the organization
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, a flexible spending account (FSA), life insurance, short-term disability, long-term disability, a 401(k) plan, paid holidays, paid time off bank, an employee assistance program (EAP), and more.
• Be an active part of an organization that gives back to the community in many ways – including feed programs that support local farms, food shelf programs, food support for veterans, agriculture education and promotion, FFA/4H support, charitable contributions, etc.
• A company that has a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and for living its core values every day – respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation.
• A culture that fosters employee growth, hybrid work options, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment.
• The targeted base pay range for this role is $85,000 to $110,000 with this range reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience.

Reports To:

EPMO Manager

Christensen Farms promotes a culture of inclusion and strives to attract a diverse set of candidates for each of our open positions. We are an equal employment opportunity employer and proud to offer employment and growth opportunities to all candidates without regard to race, color, ancestry, religion, gender, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or veteran status.