Lead Project Manager - IT PMO

Overview

The Lead Project Manager will drive strategic IT initiatives focused on Digital Transformation relative to middle and back-office modernization. This role requires expertise in managing complex projects that integrate business processes and systems across manufacturing, supply chain, digital/web and finance. The ideal candidate combines strong project leadership with deep knowledge of ERP systems and integrated applications, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives and measurable business outcomes.

Project Planning & Governance

• Define project scope, objectives, KPIs, and deliverables aligned with business strategy and OKRs.
• Develop comprehensive project plans, charters, and resource strategies ensuring 3-in-the-box (IT, Business, Partner) alignment for all project decisions.
• Facilitate stakeholder buy-in and lead vendor selection processes.

Execution & Delivery

• Manage medium-to-large scale projects, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards.
• Maintain project schedules, risk registers, and status reports; proactively mitigate risks and resolve blockers.
• Oversee resource allocation and interdependencies across IT and business work streams.

Vendor & Partner Management

• Coordinate with external vendors and consultants to ensure deliverables meet contractual and quality requirements.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with project objectives.

Leadership & Collaboration

• Lead cross-functional teams, fostering collaboration and accountability.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to team members, ensuring high performance and engagement.

Quality Assurance & Compliance

• Implement QA processes and ensure compliance with SDLC, PMO standards, and SOX controls.
• Drive project closure activities, including capital reconciliation, retrospectives, scorecards, and transition to steady-state operations.

Stakeholder Engagement

• Deliver clear, tailored communications to stakeholders, including steering committees and executive leadership.
• Lead stage-gate reviews and manage expectations with transparency and professionalism.

Change Management & Training

• Partner with OCM leads to support organizational change initiatives.
• Oversee development and delivery of end-user training and maintain comprehensive documentation.

• Bachelor's degree in IT, Business, or related field (master's preferred).
• 10+ years of IT Project Management experience. With areas such as but not limited to:
  Oracle/SAP ERP implementations, acquisition integrations, and modernization of manufacturing, supply chain, digital/web and finance processes.
• Strong understanding of ERP systems, SDLC, Agile/Hybrid methodologies, and enterprise application implementations.
• Proficiency in Smartsheet and Service Now PPM tools.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

• PMP certification preferred.
• Scrum Master (CSM/PSM) preferred.
• Experience in medium to large-scale digital transformations and hybrid delivery models

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $105,000 USD - $165,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range, or be above or below the range, based on factors including, but not limited to, education, training, experience, professional achievement, business need, and location.

In addition to base salary, employees will participate in either an annual bonus plan based on company and individual performance, or a role-based sales incentive plan.

At Fortune Brands, we support the overall health and wellness of our associates by offering comprehensive, competitive benefits that prioritize all aspects of wellbeing and provide flexibility for our teammates' unique needs. This includes robust health plans, a market-leading 401(k) program with a company contribution, product discounts, flexible time off benefits, adoption benefits, and more. We offer numerous ERGs (Employee Resource Groups) to foster a sense of belonging for all associates.