Employment Type Full time
Compensation $108,500.00 - $180,800.00
Compensation Range The compensation range provided is in compliance with state specific laws. Factors that may be used to determine your actual rate of pay include your specific skills, years of experience and other factors.
Job Profile Summary This role is part of SYGMA Project Management Organization whose mission is to delight our customers by lowering their costs and strengthening their brand. The Senior Project Manager (Sr. PM) has a higher level of expertise, furnished by in-depth knowledge of project management and extraordinary skills in the discipline. The knowledge and skills of a Sr. PM include strategic planning of a focused program; the analysis of business activities, expenses, profits and established goals; and the communication of strategy throughout the organization; driving actions and results to meet the project specifications and deliverables. The Sr. PM will lead and execute projects in support of the SYGMA Business Plan. The Sr. PM leads multiple complex, cross-functional business and technology initiatives across highly matrixed organizations and partners with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technical teams, and external vendors to successfully deliver strategic organizational objectives and measurable business outcomes. This individual drives all phases of development including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and closing of all assigned projects, and maintaining the working relationship with cross functional Subject Matter Experts to ensure their input is captured and supports the requirements of the project’s success. They are the liaison between the brand, vendors and all valued cross-functional departments including Supply Chain, Technology, Sales, and Strategic Growth initiatives The Sr. PM ensures all milestones with a focus on delivering the project on time, within budget and global compliance with accuracy. The Sr. PM will resolve all critical issues with tactical planning to bring any projects back on track if facing obstacles.
Description
Senior Project Manager
The Senior Project Manager is part of SYGMA's Project Management Organization, whose mission is to delight customers by lowering costs and strengthening brand performance.
This role leads to complex, cross-functional business and technology initiatives that support SYGMA's strategic objectives. The Senior Project Manager partners with executive leadership, business stakeholders, technology teams, vendors, and customers to successfully deliver projects from initiation through implementation. This position serves as a key liaison across Supply Chain, Technology, Sales, Strategic Growth, and external partners to ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and aligned with business goals.
The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with strong project management expertise, stakeholder influence, and the ability to drive results in a fast-paced, highly matrixed environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead multiple complex projects through all phases of the project lifecycle, including initiation, planning, execution, monitoring, and closure.
- Partner with project sponsors and stakeholders to define project scope, requirements, objectives, timelines, and success metrics.
- Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, resource requirements, communication plans, and risk mitigation strategies.
- Manage project risks, issues, assumptions, dependencies, and change requests while ensuring alignment with business priorities.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams across business, operations, technology, and vendor organizations.
- Drive project execution, resolve obstacles, and ensure projects stay on track, within budget, and achieve desired business outcomes.
- Facilitate stakeholder communication and provide project updates to audiences ranging from frontline teams to executive leadership.
- Support organizational change management efforts associated with project implementations.
- Participate in vendor evaluations and implementation planning to identify optimal solutions and operational efficiencies.
- Capture lessons learned and promote continuous improvement and project management best practices.
- Mentor less experienced project team members and contribute to advancing project management capabilities across the organization.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Required
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- 7+ years of project management experience leading large-scale, cross-functional projects.
- Demonstrated success delivering business and technology initiatives from concept through implementation.
- Experience managing multiple concurrent projects within a matrixed organization.
- Strong stakeholder management, communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Preferred
- Master's degree (MBA or related field).
- 10+ years of project management experience.
- Experience with enterprise software implementations, process improvement initiatives, and organizational change management.
- Experience working with global teams and suppliers across multiple time zones.
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow or Green Belt), Agile, ITIL, or Change Management certifications.
Technical Skills
- Project planning and execution
- Scope, schedule, and budget management
- Risk and issue management
- Stakeholder and vendor management
- Resource planning and coordination
- Change management
- Facilitation and presentation skills
- Process improvement
- Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Visio, and Power BI (preferred)
Decision-Making Authority
- Determine project execution strategies, governance approaches, and implementation plans.
- Develop project schedules, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Identify and resolve project risks, issues, and dependencies.
- Escalate significant scope, budget, timeline, or organizational-impact decisions for leadership review and approval.
Overview Sysco is the global leader in foodservice distribution. With over 71,000 colleagues and a fleet of over 13,000 vehicles, Sysco operates approximately 333 distribution facilities worldwide and serves more than 700,000 customer locations. We offer our colleagues the opportunity to grow personally and professionally, to contribute to the success of a dynamic organization, and to serve others in a manner that exceeds their expectations. We’re looking for talented, hard-working individuals to join our team. Come grow with us and let us show you why Sysco is at the heart of food and service.
AFFIRMATIVE ACTION STATEMENT Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer, and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected factor under federal, state or local law. This opportunity is available through Sysco Corporation, its subsidiaries and affiliates.
Bachelor's degree or equivalent; 7+ years project management experience leading large-scale cross-functional projects; PMP certification; strong stakeholder management and communication skills; authorized to work in the US.
Key Responsibilities
- leading complex projects
- managing project plans
- coordinating cross-functional teams
Skills & Tools
Smartsheet, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Power BI
Job Details
- Category: Project and Program Management
- Seniority: Senior Level
- Commitment: Full Time
- Workplace: Remote — Dublin, Ohio, United States
- Salary: USD 108,500 – 180,800 / year
- Languages: English
About The SYGMA Network, Inc.
A foodservice distribution network delivering strategic projects to lower customer costs and strengthen brands. — Industry: Transportation and Logistics