IT PMO Project Manager

Project Initiation Planning and Governance

• Independently manage the complete lifecycle of Enterprise Applications projects while collaborating closely with internal teams and thirdparty implementation partners.
• Partner with IT management and business leadership to define project scope develop business cases and prepare detailed project budgets.
• Establish and manage IT PMO governance processes including phase gates milestone reviews and executive approval checkpoints to ensure disciplined project delivery.
• Develop and maintain comprehensive Project Management Plans including Risk Management and Communication Management Plans in alignment with organizational standards

Delivery Execution and Oversight

• Build and manage detailed integrated work plansincluding training cutover and environment/instance plansthat incorporate IT business and thirdparty resources.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders to support software evaluation and selection processes including the creation of RFIs and the review of vendor proposals.
• Review implementation partner deliverables and lead formal signoff processes to ensure quality completeness and alignment with project objectives.
• Proactively identify manage and communicate project risks issues and dependencies escalating through management as necessary to ensure timely resolution

Stakeholder Executive and Change Management

• Develop a deep understanding of business processes and operational needs in order to provide informed recommendations and guidance throughout the project lifecycle.
• Lead crossfunctional discussions and resolve conflicts using diplomacy negotiation and consensusbuilding techniques.
• Communicate overall project status through standardized reports executive dashboards and regular management briefings in accordance with corporate PMO standards.
• Lead steering committee meetings with senior leadership and Clevel executives presenting critical issues risks and decisions required to maintain project momentum.
• Partner with business stakeholders to steward organizational change developing and executing strategies to address system adoption process change and user readiness challenges.

Qualifications :

• Minimum of 510 years of progressive experience managing complex enterprise applications projects.
• Strong foundation in project management fundamentals (PMBOK Guide) with the ability to adapt delivery methodologiesincluding Waterfall Agile and hybrid approachesbased on project complexity and organizational needs.
• Demonstrated change management expertise including handson experience managing scope changes stakeholder expectations and user adoption challenges across both systems and processes.
• Proven ability to manage competing stakeholder interests influence without authority and lead diverse crossfunctional teams in a fastpaced multiproject environment.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office tools including Microsoft Project with the ability to produce professional executivelevel artifacts and dashboards.
• Big 4 consulting experience Shipping industry experience and CargoWise ERP experience are considered strong assets.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills with demonstrated experience presenting to senior and executivelevel audiences.
• Occasional travel as required by project needs including visits to San Joaquin Valley (Kern Kings Tulare Fresno Counties) Napa Sonoma and San Luis Obispo Counties
• Bachelors degree required; PMP certification preferred.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience managing endtoend implementations of packaged enterprise applications (e.g. Oracle EBS JD Edwards SAP) within large multibusinessunit or Fortune 500 environments.
• Experience evaluating packaged ERP solutions versus custom or homegrown applications including software rationalization initiatives related to mergers and acquisitions.

Pay Range: $125000 - $145000 and may include a discretionary bonus.  Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

Additional Information :

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training webinars and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals overcome challenges and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: To date our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick through their foundations and The Wonderful Company have invested more than $2.5 billion in education health and wellness community development and sustainability initiatives across Californias Central Valley Fiji and the 2025 Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLEs 100 Companies That Care list and was named one of Fortune magazines 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts visit .
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The companys 10000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest most wholesome pistachios citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the companys market share: Wonderful Pistachios is Americas No. 1 tree nut and Americas fastest-growing snack; Wonderful Halos is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI Water is Americas No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora is the worlds leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Companys connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving education initiatives and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in Californias Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report visit learn more about The Wonderful Company its products and its core values visit or follow us on Facebook Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance equity and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability age protected veteran status or other protected categories.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time