At CJ Schwan’s, we don’t just make food — we help create moments that matter. From kids devouring pizza after soccer practice, to students laughing over dumplings in a cafeteria, to families enjoying pie during the holidays, our team members play an important role in bringing those everyday moments to life. Our portfolio includes iconic pizzas, global flavors and timeless desserts from brands like Red Baron®, bibigo®, Tony’s®, Big Daddy’s®, Freschetta®, Pagoda®, Edwards® and Mrs. Smith’s®. Enjoyed in homes, schools, restaurants and just about everywhere people shop and eat, our products reflect a commitment to quality, innovation and the power of food to bring people together.
We are seeking a Senior IT Project Manager for our growing team in Minnesota. In this role, you will be responsible for the successful delivery of the largest, higher risk, mission critical, and most complex information systems initiatives on time, within budget and with optimum quality. If this sounds exciting – then apply!
What You Will Do:
• Manages enterprise-wide projects, teams, and programs through phases of the project plan.
• Manages the budgets associated with the project, including capital, and manages all project deliverables, including customer satisfaction, quality to specification, technical achievement, schedule adherence and project cost budgets.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates all project activities to ensure project goals are accomplished on time, within budget and with optimum quality.
• Mentors Project Managers and Associate Project Managers on project management best practices and standards.
• Prepares project plans, task plans, task effort estimates, budgets, statements of work, overall work effort schedules, and task dependencies which includes definition, scope, resources, and schedule.
• Manages and coordinates the resources necessary to fulfill the project scope in a timely and cost-effective manner.
• Ensures adequate and appropriate communication is maintained regarding all project status and priorities to stakeholders and executive management.
• Ensures compliance with all aspects of the project lifecycle standards, project specification, project scope management, company policies, and procedures.
• Provide thought leadership Business Alignment Lead and collaborate with business process owners and SMEs
• Identifies, tracks, and manages all project related issues, risks, change requests, and action items. Responsible for appropriate issue and risk escalation.
What We Look For:
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent IT experience and 8+ years’ experience in enterprise leading projects of $1M or larger in size.
• Development of comprehensive project plans including scope, schedule, cost, and resource management.
• Extensive experience building bridges into the business to foster trust, collaboration, engagement, and adoption of new technology across an enterprise.
• Proficient in project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, Scrum) and tools (e.g., MS Project, Azure DevOps).
• Proven ability to lead, develop and deploy high-impact projects in a dynamic environment.
• Preferred Qualifications: PMP certified and/or Certified Scrum Master experience.
What We Offer:
The base salary range for this position is $107,000 to $178,000 annually, with eligibility for a 20% annual incentive bonus based on organizational performance. The range reflects factors such as experience, skills, education, certifications, and location, and starting salary may fall anywhere within the stated range.
Beyond base salary, we offer a competitive Total Rewards package designed to support your overall well-being, including comprehensive health benefits, time off programs, and retirement and financial offerings
CJ Schwan’s and its subsidiaries are Equal Opportunity Employers. All qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, gender, age, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other protected characteristic. We provide reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities or sincerely held religious beliefs. For accommodation requests or assistance with the application, please email [email protected].
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As one of the fastest-growing leaders and producers in North America’s food industry, Schwan’s Company is dedicated to bringing people and cultures together through global flavors and delicious ethnic cuisine. Our commitment to this is reflected in the innovative foods we produce, our iconic brands and through a team of exceptional talent. Today, as a subsidiary of CJ CheilJedang, Schwan’s is a fast-paced, forward-thinking company that’s on its way to bigger and better things. We are a leading food marketer, with trusted brands like RED BARON®, FRESCHETTA®, BIG DADDY'S™ and TONY'S™ pizza, EDWARDS® and MRS. SMITH'S® desserts, and BIBIGO® and PAGODA® Asian-style foods. And, with manufacturing operations in California, Kansas, Kentucky, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania and Texas, we are well-prepared to deliver a great experience to our consumers wherever they shop and eat.
