Senior Project Manager

Senior Project Manager Location

Thisis a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and therest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.

Salaried

This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

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The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects across CROPP. This role manages the full project lifecycle, drives strategic initiatives, and mentors junior project managers. The Senior Project Manager partners with senior leadership, leads cross-functional teams, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while aligning with organizational goals.

• Project Leadership & Strategy – 15% of the time
  • Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects and strategic initiatives Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
  • Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with organizational strategy.
  • Develop and implement project management best practices and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Activation & Delivery – 15% of the time
  • Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
  • Manages multiple complex projects of various durations simultaneously.
  • Oversee project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
  • Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.
• Budget & Resource Management – 15% of the time
  • Develop, manage, and report on project budgets and financials.
  • Optimize resource utilization and drive cost efficiencies.
  • Support business case development and ROI analysis for strategic projects.
• Risk & Issue Management – 15% of the time
  • Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
  • Resolve issues promptly to minimize impact on project timelines.
  • Ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met for all projects.
• Team & Stakeholder Communication – 15% of the time
  • Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership.
  • Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across all project participants.
  • Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders.
• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement– 15% of the time
  • Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
  • Conduct post-project reviews, capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
  • Champion process improvement initiatives and requirements gathering.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

• Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional projects.
• Demonstrated experience mentoring or supervising project teams.
• Advanced leadership, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, requirements gathering, and change management principles.
• Formal project management training required.
• CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• Advanced budgeting, financial management, and analytical skills.
• Ability to…