Senior IT Manager - Applications PMO

Overview

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We currently have an opportunity for a Senior IT Manager – Applications PMO at our Corporate Headquarters in Lake Forest, IL.

Responsibilities

The Senior IT Manager – Applications PMO drives excellence in project delivery across the Digital Business Solutions organization. This position leads complex, enterprise-wide programs while establishing project management standards, governance, and processes that promote consistency, quality, efficiency, and accountability. Acting as a strategic partner to business and IT leadership, this role ensures alignment of application initiatives with organizational priorities and technology roadmaps. Through strong cross-functional leadership, risk management, and talent development, the position strengthens project execution, enables continuous improvement, and delivers measurable business outcomes.

You Will Have the Opportunity to Make Great Things Happen!

Program and Portfolio Leadership 

• Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex, cross-functional IT programs within the applications portfolio. 
• Ensure alignment of program objectives with business strategy and IT roadmap. 
• Establish frameworks for proactive risk identification and mitigation. 
• Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical issues impacting project delivery. 

Project Management Governance and Standards 

• Define and enforce project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices across the applications team. 
• Develop and maintain templates, tools, and guidelines to standardize project execution. 
• Manage governance processes for project initiation, tracking, and closure. 
• Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve efficiency and predictability. 

Quality and Performance Management 

• Monitor adherence to quality standards for all projects managed by the team. 
• Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance with defined processes and deliverable quality. 
• Define and monitor KPIs and success metrics to track value delivered for projects and programs. 
• Provide regular reporting on project health, risks, and performance to senior leadership. 

Business Partnership and Stakeholder Alignment 

• Act as a key liaison between IT leadership, business units, and project teams. 
• Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders to resolve issues and manage risks. 

Leadership and Talent Development 

• Mentor and coach project managers to enhance skills and ensure consistent application of standards. 
• Drive training initiatives to strengthen project management competencies across the team. 

You Will Love It Here If… 

• You listen, learn, and evolve
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment
• You put safety first, always
• You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals
• You believe in treating all people with respect, operating ethically, and growing a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace
• You are committed to improving our impact on local communities and creating positive experiences 

Qualifications

Education/Experience 

     Required 

• Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field; or an equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience to successfully perform the essential functions of the position. 
• 8+ years of experience in IT project management, including application implementations, ideally within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. 

     Preferred 

• Master’s degree preferred.  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities 

• Hands-on experience with application implementation programs involving enterprise resource planning applications, including SAP S/4, SAP ECC, or similar ERP platforms. 
• Proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-level programs involving multiple stakeholders and technologies. 
• Experience establishing and managing a Project Management Center of Excellence or similar governance function. 
• Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project management standards, processes, and tools. 
• Strong background in organizational change management, risk management, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks. 
• Experience mentoring and developing project management talent within an IT organization. 
• Ability to advocate for change while remaining flexible to stakeholder needs and priorities. 
• Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and internal customers. 
• Strong project and program management capabilities. 
• Ability to establish governance frameworks and drive consistent project execution. 
• Strong organizational change management and risk management capabilities. 
• Ability to evaluate project performance, quality, and business outcomes. 
• Strong stakeholder engagement, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills. 
• Ability to mentor, coach, and develop project management talent. 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel skills. 

Competencies

• Ensures Accountability – Establishes clear expectations, reinforces governance standards, and holds teams accountable for project commitments and outcomes. 
• Plans and Aligns – Aligns complex programs, resources, and priorities with organizational strategy and business objectives. 
• Manages Complexity – Navigates enterprise-level initiatives involving multiple stakeholders, technologies, risks, and competing priorities. 
• Collaborates – Builds effective partnerships across IT leadership, business units, and project teams to achieve shared outcomes. 
• Drives Results – Maintains focus on project delivery, quality, efficiency, and measurable business value. 
• Develops Talent – Coaches and mentors project managers to strengthen capabilities and improve organizational performance. 

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Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! No unsolicited recruiter or agency inquiries, please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.

Posted Salary Range

USD $127,700.00 - USD $185,150.00 /A

Bonus Eligibility

Role is eligible for 18% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

Compensation: 127700 to 185150 (USD)