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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 & verbal).
Strong facilitation skills to efficiently and effectively drive issue resolution and consensus across all levels of the organization, as well as multiple business units / functional area stakeholders.
Ability to participate in project activities occurring in multiple time zones and travel as necessary.
What Makes You Unique:
Technical skills with knowledge in the development, configuration, implementation, and support of IT solutions, including ERP systems.
Experience working in international organizations with diverse cultures, business operations and organizational needs.
Experience in a manufacturing environment.
Who We Are:
We believe great people build great brands. And we know there is Nothing Better in the Market than a career at Brown-Forman. Being a part of Brown-Forman means you will grow both personally and professionally. You will have the opportunity to solve problems, seize opportunities, and generate bold ideas. You will belong to a place where teamwork matters and where you are encouraged to bring your best self to work.
What We Offer
Total Rewards at Brown-Forman is designed to engage our people to ensure sustainable and profitable growth for generations to come. As a premium spirits company, we offer equitable pay structures for individual and company performance alongside a premium employee experience. We offer a range of premium benefits that refl ect our company values and meet the needs of our diverse workforce.
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