Sr. Project Manager

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading highly complex, large-scale, cross-functional initiatives and strategic programs across the enterprise. This role drives end-to-end delivery of high-impact projects including IT and system implementations, ERP and finance systems enhancements, process transformation, and regulatory and compliance initiatives while partnering closely with business leaders, technology teams, and operational stakeholders to bring structure, clarity, and momentum to the organizations most important priorities. The Senior Project Manager also provides mentorship to junior project managers, ensures alignment with business objectives, and drives continuous improvement in project execution.

This position is located on-site in Appleton, WI. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Lead end-to-end project delivery for complex, enterprise-level initiatives, including IT and system implementations, ERP enhancements (e.g., Microsoft D365), close process improvements, FP&A tooling, audit readiness, and process transformation

Define project strategies, objectives, scope, milestones, execution roadmaps, and resource plans; manage dependencies and risks across multiple workstreams simultaneously

Act as a strategic partner to business leaders, influencing decision-making and aligning project outcomes with business objectives

Build and maintain strong relationships with business leaders, functional partners, IT, and vendors to align priorities and drive accountability

Assist with managing project intake and prioritization processes, project budget management, resource optimization, and return/value assessments

Identify and mitigate project risks proactively to ensure successful delivery on time and within scope

Develop and communicate project status reporting, executive dashboards, and steering committee materials with clarity and precision

Facilitate workshops, working sessions, and decision-making forums; ensure outcomes are documented and actions tracked to completion

Ensure compliance with regulatory, security, and governance requirements

Drive process improvements and best practices in project management methodologies; proactively identify process gaps and recommend improvements

Track project metrics and KPIs to measure performance, conduct project evaluations, and assess results to identify areas for improvement

Mentor, coach, motivate, and supervise junior project managers, project team members, and contractors, fostering a high-performance culture and accountability for assigned work

Help build a scalable project management function that supports the broader enterprise

Additional Job Responsibilities:

Cultivate U.S. Ventures values while inspiring, empowering, recognizing, and guiding team members

Live our values of High Performance, Caring Relationships, Strategic Foresight, and Entrepreneurial Spirit

Find A Better Way by championing continuous improvement and quality control efforts to identify opportunities to innovate and improve efficiency, accuracy, and standardization Continuously learn and develop self professionally

Support corporate efforts for safety, government compliance, and all other company policies & procedures

Perform other related duties as required and assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

Bachelors degree in IT, Business, Finance, or related field

710+ years of project management experience, with a proven track record of leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs from initiation through delivery, on time and within scope

Familiarity with finance processes including financial close, budgeting and forecasting, and internal controls

Exceptional leadership, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills

Excellent communication skills with the ability to tailor messaging to executives, technical teams, and operational partners

Expertise in Agile, Scrum, Waterfall, and hybrid methodologies

Proficiency in project management and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Smartsheet, Asana, MS DevOps, MS Project, or similar)

Ability to manage strategic initiatives and influence organizational change

Proven experience in change management

Preferred:

PMP, PMI-ACP, PgMP, or equivalent certification

Experience on ERP implementations or finance systems projects (e.g., Microsoft D365 preferred)

Project management experience supporting finance, IT, or other corporate functions

Experience leading change management workstreams alongside technical delivery





DIVISION :

Corporate



U.S. Venture will not offer sponsorship for employment status (including, but not limited to, H-1B, TN, E-3, F1, CPT, OPT, STEM OPT, visa status and other employmentbased nonimmigrant visas) for this position. Accordingly, all applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a fulltime basis and must not require U.S. Ventures sponsorship to continue to work legally in the United States. In general, U.S. Venture does not sponsor candidates for nonimmigrant visas or permanent residency except when there is a specific business need.

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