Information Technology Project Manager

At Masters Gallery Foods, enhancing the lives of those we influence, whether our employees, our partners or individuals in our communities, is something we strive to do every day. After all, we believe a positive impact is something to be proud of, and is the foundation for everything we do. If you're looking for an opportunity to be empowered to be the best you can be at work or at home, you've come to the right place. We offer a cooperative culture that is rich in ongoing career development and rooted in collaboration.

Masters Gallery Foods is proudly based in Wisconsin, and delivers the highest quality cheese products to our partners and customers. You will be supported and encouraged to make a difference, and your dedication and passion is acknowledged and appreciated. If you want to make a change and start where you can grow, you can at Masters Gallery Foods. Join us!

Information Technology Project Manager

We are seeking a highly skilled IT Project Manager to lead projects from initiation to completion, ensuring they are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget. This role involves acquiring resources, coordinating team efforts, and managing third-party contractors or consultants to achieve project objectives. The ideal candidate will be responsible for defining project goals, maintaining quality control, and ensuring alignment with business needs.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the planning and implementation of IT projects.
• Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents.
• Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders in a timely and clear fashion.
• Liaise with project stakeholders on an ongoing basis.
• Estimate the resources and participants needed to achieve project goals.
• Draft and submit budget proposals and recommend subsequent budget changes where necessary.
• Set and continually manage project expectations with team members and other stakeholders.
• Identify and manage project dependencies and critical path.
• Plan and schedule project timelines and milestones using appropriate tools.
• Track project milestones and deliverables.
• Develop and deliver progress reports, proposals, requirements documentation, and presentations.
• Determine the frequency and content of status reports from the project team, analyze results, and troubleshoot problem areas.
• Proactively manage changes in project scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans.
• Define project success criteria and disseminate them to involved parties throughout project life cycle.
• Coach, mentor, and motivate project team members and contractors, and influence them to take positive action and accountability for their assigned work.
• Build, develop, and grow any business relationships vital to the success of the project.
• Perform miscellaneous projects as assigned by the IT Infrastructure Manager, Enterprise Systems Manager, Information Security Manager, Director of Application Development, Vice President of Information Technology, Chief Financial Officer, and/or the President & CEO.

Qualifications & Skills:

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  Bachelor Degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Project Management, or equivalent project management experience. PMP certification preferred.

  
  
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  Minimum of 3 to 5 years of Project Management experience, preferably in the IT sector.

  
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office and project management software (e.g., Microsoft Project).
• Knowledge of Agile methodologies.
• Solid technical background with understanding and/or hands-on experience in software development and web technologies.
• Excellent client-facing and internal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Problem-solving skills.
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.

What Masters Gallery Foods Can Offer You :

We're a company built on many values, among them are passion, integrity, and people, which means if you join Masters Gallery, you'll join a team brought together by

enthusiasm, trust, and dedication. Beyond our commitment to offering exceptional products and customer service, Masters Gallery is committed to career development, inclusion, flexibility, and fun at work.

To uphold those values, Masters Gallery Foods provides:

• A generous benefits package (health, dental, vision, disability, life insurance, critical illness, accident coverage, 401(k) with company match, and more)
• Vacation Time Off (service-based paid time off and 10 paid holidays)
• Center for Health and Wellness - Free to employees and their dependents
• Incentives and incentive programs (such as tuition reimbursement, student loan forgiveness, subsidized fitness programs, cell phone discount programs, employee assistance program, AAA, and more)
• Opportunities to give back to the community (drives, activities, matched donations, and more)
• Green sustainability initiatives
• Continuous improvement initiatives - technology driven
• Training and development programs
• Cheese Store, free popcorn, hot beverages, and filtered Culligan water
• Listen to Sirius XM Radio while you work!
• Continuous communication with Employees - Company App
• Opportunities to give feedback and suggestions in a judgement-free zone
• Numerous fun activities throughout the year (potlucks, company picnics, holiday party and more)

Masters Gallery is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.