Strategic Initiatives Project Mgr-1

Strategic Initiatives - Project ManagerDrive Strategic Initiatives That Impact the Entire BusinessThis is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact without having direct people management responsibilities.What You'll DoAs a Project Manager, you'll serve as the central point of coordination for cross-functional projects and business initiatives, ensuring teams stay aligned and focused on successful outcomes.Project Leadership & ExecutionLead and coordinate projects from planning through completionDevelop project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and success measuresManage priorities, dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple workstreamsMonitor progress and proactively address obstacles that could impact deliveryPartner with business leaders to drive project execution and accountabilityStakeholder Collaboration & CommunicationFacilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and executive updatesBuild strong partnerships across departments and levels of the organizationCommunicate project status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders and leadershipInfluence outcomes and drive alignment without direct authorityReporting & Continuous ImprovementMaintain project dashboards, reports, action logs, and project documentationTrack project performance and support data-driven decision-makingHelp improve project management tools, standards, and best practicesSupport portfolio tracking, governance activities, and change management effortsWhat We're Looking ForRequired Qualifications3-5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, PMO, program support, or a related fieldExperience supporting or leading cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholdersStrong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing prioritiesExcellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skillsAbility to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive accountabilityExperience creating project plans, reports, dashboards, and documentationProficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and TeamsPreferred QualificationsExperience working within a PMO, Transformation Office, Strategic Finance, or similar environmentExperience using Smartsheet for project planning, reporting, and dashboardsKnowledge of change management, portfolio management, or continuous improvement methodologiesPMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certificationsEducationBachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.Why Join Wayne-Sanderson Farms?High-Impact Work – Support strategic initiatives that influence the entire organization.Enterprise-Wide Exposure – Collaborate with leaders and teams across multiple business functionsCareer Growth – Gain visibility into strategic projects and business operations while expanding your project management expertise. Collaborative Environment – Work alongside high-performing teams committed to achieving results. Ready to Make an Impact?If you're a detail-oriented project professional who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and helping teams achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.Apply today and help shape the future of Wayne-Sanderson Farms.We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.SummaryLocation: Georgia - Oakwood Corporate OfficeType: Full time