Sr IT Program Manager

Description At Weyerhaeuser, we are the world’s premier timber, land, and forest products company. Sustainability is the founding concept of our business, and our values drive every decision to ensure we continue to lead the forestry industry in sustainability practices. And we know about sustainability – we led it in the forestry industry when we planted our first seedling by hand in 1938.

We recognize that our success is dependent on the success of our people. For over 100 years, our Weyerhaeuser team has been making a difference in the world – from the seedlings we plant, to the forests and trees we nurture, we ensure every acre is managed with diligence, patience, and pride. That’s the Weyerhaeuser way.

Our IT team is on a mission to transform the timber industry. We’re leveraging AI to implement technology that will keep us at the forefront of innovation in the forest products industry. Join our team and be a key partner to help us shape our digital future. This role will help expand our strategic technical direction and implement solutions that enable business strategies.

If you want to be part of a world-class technology team changing the world we live in – come grow with us!

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Sr IT Program Manager to join our team. As an IT Program Manager, you will play a pivotal role in driving transformational projects and collaborating with cross-functional teams to deliver results. If you are a motivated, proactive leader with a passion for driving transformational change in various technological domains, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

Project and Program Leadership:
Lead and manage moderate to complex IT programs and projects from initiation to completion. Take ownership and accountability for project delivery, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and quality standards. Serve as the primary point of contact for all project-related activities. Develop a program plan that outlines the scope, timelines, resource requirements, and interdependencies among projects.

Planning and Execution:
Develop comprehensive project and program plans, including timelines, milestones, resource allocation, and risk management strategies. Coordinate project activities, track progress, and manage project risks and issues. Implement effective project management methodologies and best practices (experience with agile, waterfall, and hybrid). Oversee the execution of project tasks, ensuring adherence to the project plan and timelines. Monitor progress, track milestones, and resolve any issues or roadblocks that may arise during project implementation.

Team Leadership:
Provide leadership and guidance to a team of project managers reporting to you. Ensure effective communication, collaboration, and professional development. Foster collaboration and support professional development opportunities.

Project Team Management:
Assemble and lead a project team, assigning roles and responsibilities to team members. Provide direction, guidance, support, and motivation to ensure effective teamwork and project collaboration.

Stakeholder Management and Communications:
Establish and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including executives, sponsors, project managers, external partners, and team members. Manage expectations, solve problems, escalate issues, and drive decisions. Create and help execute comprehensive change management strategies and communication plans.

Program/Project Governance:
Establish program/project governance structures, processes, and frameworks to ensure effective decision-making, risk management, and reporting, including regular progress reporting, milestone tracking, and program status updates. Define…