About us

Rural King is America’s Farm and Home Store, providing essentials to the communities we serve. With a wide array of necessities ranging from food and feed to farm and home products, Rural King serves over 150 locations across 17 states and is constantly expanding. Our annual sales exceed $2.5 Billion, and our heart beats in Mattoon, IL, home to our corporate office, distribution center, and flagship store.

 

One thing our customers appreciate is our unique shopping experience, complete with complimentary popcorn and coffee. It's just one way we show our appreciation for their support.

 

At Rural King, we value our associates and strive to create a positive, rewarding workplace. We offer growth opportunities, competitive benefits, and a people-first environment where dedicated individuals come together to serve rural communities passionately. Join us, and you'll find not just a job but a chance to grow professionally, contribute meaningfully, and make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

 

How we reward you

 

401(k) plan that provides a 100% match on the first 3% of your contributions and 50% of the next 2%

Healthcare plans to support your needs

Virtual doctor visits

Access to Centers of Excellence with Barnes Jewish Hospital and Mayo Clinic’s Complex Care Program

15% Associate Discount

Dave Ramsey’s SmartDollar Program

Associate Assistance Program

RK Cares Associate Hardship Program

24/7 Chaplaincy Services

Company paid YMCA Family Membership

What You’ll Do

The Senior Project Manager will lead Rural King’s IT project management function, overseeing initiatives that drive digital transformation and omni-channel growth across the enterprise. This role manages a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts focused on e-commerce, data, and system integration projects. The Senior Project Manager provides strategic direction, ensures alignment with business priorities, and drives consistent delivery practices across the IT portfolio.

 

• Oversee project planning, prioritization, and execution across multiple concurrent workstreams.
• Establish consistent project management standards, templates, and communication frameworks.
• Partner with IT leadership to align resources, timelines, and deliverables with strategic objectives.
• Manage enterprise technology initiatives involving digital commerce platforms, order management systems, product information management tools, and cloud-based data platforms.
• Provide oversight on requirements gathering, sprint planning, testing, and cross-functional collaboration.
• Identify risks, dependencies, and process gaps while driving continuous improvement.
• Report on project performance, budgets, and KPIs to IT and executive stakeholders.
• Lead and mentor a team of Project Managers and Business Analysts supporting both e-commerce and omni-channel initiatives.
• Foster a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration within the project management and business analysis teams.
• Lead associates in a way that exemplifies the leadership principles taught in Rural King’s Thrive Leadership Program.
• Use discretion and independent judgment in daily decisions while maintaining a high level of confidentiality and professionalism.
• Actively participate in learning initiatives offered such as training programs, workshops, and webinars. Leverage these opportunities to acquire new knowledge, refine existing skills, and stay current on the latest developments.
• Provide friendly, proactive, and professional internal and external support to others, assisting with inquiries, concerns, and issues promptly and effectively.
• Demonstrate behaviors that exemplify Rural King’s Values: People First, Integrity, Attitude, Initiative, Teamwork, Accountability, and Continuous Improvement.
• Perform other duties as assigned

 

Supervisory Responsibilities

 

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Essential Qualities for Success

•  7+ years of IT project management experience, including at least 2 years in a leadership capacity.
• Proven success managing complex digital or omni-channel technology initiatives.
• Strong understanding of Agile frameworks, Jira-based project tracking, and software delivery lifecycles.
• Experience leading or mentoring project managers and business analysts.
• Ability to provide clear direction, set performance expectations, and motivate team member to deliver high quality results.
• Familiarity with enterprise commerce systems, cloud infrastructure, and data analytics platforms.
• Excellent