Senior Project Manager

Location – This

• is a hybrid role, which means that you will have the flexibility to work both
• onsite and at a distance. You will collaborate onsite at our La Farge, WI office for 4-8 days per month, and the
• rest of the time you can choose to work remotely or onsite.

Employee Type – Salaried

Bonus – This position is eligible for a 3% annual incentive bonus based on cooperative and individual performance.

Safety Sensitive – No

Summary of Role

The Senior Project Manager is responsible for leading and successfully delivering complex, high-impact projects across CROPP. This role manages the full project lifecycle, drives strategic initiatives, and mentors junior project managers. The Senior Project Manager partners with senior leadership, leads cross-functional teams, and ensures projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget, while aligning with organizational goals.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Strategy – 15% of the time

• o Lead the planning, execution, and delivery of multiple complex projects and strategic initiatives Define project scope, objectives, and deliverables.
• o Define project scope, objectives, and success criteria in alignment with organizational strategy.
• o Develop and implement project management best practices and methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).

• Activation & Delivery – 15% of the time

• o Lead cross-functional teams to ensure project milestones and deadlines are met.
• o Manages multiple complex projects of various durations simultaneously.
• o Oversee project plans, timelines, resource allocation, and deliverables.
• o Monitor project progress, proactively identify risks, and implement mitigation strategies.

• Budget & Resource Management – 15% of the time

• o Develop, manage, and report on project budgets and financials.
• o Optimize resource utilization and drive cost efficiencies.
• o Support business case development and ROI analysis for strategic projects.

• Risk & Issue Management – 15% of the time

• o Identify potential risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• o Resolve issues promptly to minimize impact on project timelines.
• o Ensure legal, regulatory, and compliance requirements are met for all projects.

• Team & Stakeholder Communication – 15% of the time

• o Lead and mentor project managers and team members, fostering a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• o Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, sponsors, and executive leadership.
• o Facilitate effective communication and decision-making across all project participants.
• o Provide regular status updates and reports to stakeholders.

• Quality Assurance & Continuous Improvement– 15% of the time

• o Ensure project deliverables meet or exceed quality standards and stakeholder expectations.
• o Conduct post-project reviews, capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
• o Champion process improvement initiatives and requirements gathering.
• Additional Duties and Responsibilities – 10% of the time
• o Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
• Knowledge, Skills and Competencies
• o Minimum of five years of progressive project management experience, including leadership of complex, cross-functional projects.
• o Demonstrated experience mentoring or supervising project teams.
• o Advanced leadership, organizational, and strategic thinking skills.
• o Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• o Exceptional communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
• o Strong knowledge of process improvement methodologies, requirements gathering, and change management principles.
• o Formal project management training required.
• o CAPM, PMP, PMI-ACP, Scrum Master, or other relevant project management certifications are highly desirable.
• o Advanced budgeting, financial management, and analytical skills.
• o Ability to effectively manage and resolve conflict while fostering collaboration and alignment among project team members.
• o Proficiency with Microsoft Project, Azure DevOps, Visio, and other project management tools and technologies.
• o Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing business needs in a fast-paced environment.
• o Flexibility to work weekends and outside normal business hours as needed.
• Base salary wage range: $90,334.40 - $112,902.40 per year
• This salary wage range
• is exclusive of fringe benefits. The compensation package may also include
• incentive compensation opportunities in the form of discretionary bonuses. If
• you are hired at CROPP, your final base salary wage compensation will be determined
• based on factors such as skills, education, and/or
• experience. Additionally, we believe in the importance of pay equity and
• consider the internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final
• offer. Please keep in mind that entry-level candidates to this role should
• expect to be at the lower end of the salary wage range and hiring at the maximum of the salary wage range
• is not typical.

Benefits

We believe when our people

• are strong, our mission is strong. Therefore, we offer a comprehensive and
• holistic Total Rewards package meant to strengthen employees’ and their
• family's total wellbeing. Here are some of the great benefits offered:
• Comprehensive Health Insurance - Choice of plans for you and your family, including some that can be paired with an HSA (which CROPP contributes to on your behalf)
• Supplemental insurances: we offer accidental insurance, critical illness insurance, and hospital indemnity insurance.
• Time Off – 136 hours in the 1st year of employment prorated by start date. Plus 9 paid holidays, plus one floating holiday to use at will.
• 6 Weeks Paid Parental Leave – For all gendered partners in childbirth or adoption.
• Vision & Dental Insurance – Free annual eye exam, discounts on glasses/contacts, flexible dental network, adult ortho.
• 401k – We match 100% up to the first 3% of an employee’s contribution, and then 50% for 3.1%-5.0% of employee contributions.
• Free services at five local Neighborhood Family Clinics.
• Tuition Reimbursement – Up to $1,500 per year to support continuing higher education.
• Life Insurance - $50,000 policy funded by CROPP for each employee. Supplemental voluntary coverage available for employees, spouses, and children.
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability/AD&D Insurance - $50,000 of life insurance coverage of $50,000 of AD&D coverage funded by CROPP for each employee.
• Employee Assistance Program - Free and Confidential for employees, spouses, and dependents.
• Free onsite fitness centers available 24/7.
• Free biometric screenings (cholesterol, glucose, blood pressure) and health coaching.
• Financial advisors and seminars.
• Annual $360 Lifestyle Spending Account.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• On-site all-organic cafeterias