Senior Project Manager- EMPO

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Meaningful Work From Day One:

The Senior Project Manager has the primary responsibility for planning, managing and executing projects for Brown-Forman that range from medium to large-scale IT and business initiatives with varying levels of scope, complexity, duration and team size. This role will manage cross-functional project teams consisting of 10-50+ business analysts, technology engineers, external consultants, and business personnel to successfully deploy projects in support of Brown-Forman corporate goals.  Multiple projects will be assigned during overlapping time frames that can range from technical upgrades to full-scale business process initiatives.  Many projects assigned will involve technical solutions and integrations.  The Senior Project Manager will follow the Brown-Forman Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) methodology to support successful project delivery and enhance communications and portfolio planning. 
 

What You Can Expect

• Leads the delivery of medium to large initiatives (enterprise-wide, unit-specific and tactical operational projects).

• Ensures alignment of project stakeholders via superb communications, influencing, and relationship building.

• Oversees all project activities and overall delivery.

• Simultaneously leads multiple projects, coordinating resources across the IT and business project portfolio.

• Partners with the respective Business Leaders and associated IT Managers to promote the EPMO methodology and ensure quality delivery of project deliverables.

• Ensures project activities are aligned with business goals, while meeting quality, scope, scheduling, and budget requirements.

• Throughout project deployment, fosters and guides full adoption of tools and common business processes.

• Provides leadership and training in the consistent use of the EPMO methodology.

• Drives the importance of risk management, formal test plans, and security controls.

• Ensures internal controls and Brown Forman’s compliance requirements are consistently practiced and maintained.

• Provides accurate project timelines and ensures project activities and resources are aligned to deliver established priorities.

• Participates with the IT and Business Management Teams to develop and measure project success criteria and return on investment.

• Champions the promotion of improved inter-departmental relationships through effective project communications and practices.

• Advocates for change management with an empathy for relationships and positions.

People Development

• Develops self in the knowledge of Brown-Forman project methodology, technical skills and  culture. 

• Assists project resources in the awareness and knowledge of EPMO methodology to achieve increased productivity and quality in Brown Forman’s project execution.

What You Bring to the Table

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field.

• PMP Certification

• 10+ years progressive experience in leading the deployment of medium to large scale IT and business projects.

• 5+ years experience working with IT  and cross-functional teams to deliver business solutions.

• 5+ years experience in project management information systems and methodology.

• Advanced change leadership skills and the ability to effectively manage communication, negotiate successful outcomes, identify risks, and engage stakeholders. 

• Extensive experience in building detailed, technical project plans and the creation of all project management artifacts, including project charters.

• Ability to work in a high pressure environment, meet deadlines, and simultaneously develop, deploy and coordinate multiple projects, including ERP systems and integrations.

• Experience in performing the overall project management role for overlapping medium to large scale project initiatives.

• Deep level of proficiency and understanding of information technology and the linkage between business processes, people and systems.

• Proven ability to effectively communicate ideas and solutions across all levels of the organization, including operational employees, senior management, technical personnel and consultants (written & ver