Director, PMO & Change Management

Wayne Farms LLC; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in Georgia seeks an IT PMO & Change Management Leader to shape enterprise delivery of technology initiatives that drive meaningful business impact. You will establish governance, drive change programs, lead go-live readiness, and partner with executives to realize benefits across the organization.

This senior role requires strategic leadership, outstanding stakeholder management, and a proven track record delivering transformation programs including ERP, cybersecurity, and

Qualifications

• Lead and mature IT PMO with scalable governance, standards, and processes.
• Coach and develop project managers for consistent execution.
• Partner with IT, Finance, and business leaders on budgets, resources, and benefits realization.

Responsibilities

• Establish enterprise change management strategies and ensure change is embedded in project delivery.
• Direct go-live readiness and deployment planning for major technology initiatives.
• Drive continuous improvement of PMO, change management, and deployment practices.

Skills

Project governance

PMO leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field

Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred

Job description

IT PMO & Change Management Leader Lead Enterprise Transformation Through People, Process, and Technology

Are you a strategic leader who thrives at the intersection of project delivery, organizational change, and business transformation? We're looking for an experienced IT PMO & Change Management Leader to help shape how our organization delivers technology initiatives that drive meaningful business impact.

What You'll Do

Drive Enterprise Project Delivery Excellence. Lead and evolve the IT Project Management Office (PMO), creating scalable governance, standards, methodologies, and reporting processes. Provide executive leaders with clear visibility into project health, risks, resource needs, budgets, and delivery milestones. Oversee project intake, prioritization, portfolio planning, and governance processes to ensure investments align with business objectives. Coach and develop a team of Project Managers to drive consistency and excellence in project execution. Partner with IT, Finance, and business leaders on resource planning, budget forecasting, and benefits realization.

Champion Organizational Change Management

Establish and lead enterprise change management strategies, frameworks, and best practices. Guide stakeholder engagement, change impact assessments, communication planning, training strategies, and adoption measurement. Ensure change management is embedded within project delivery and business readiness activities. Build and mentor change-management capabilities to support large-scale transformation efforts across the organization.

Lead Go‑Live Readiness and Deployment Success

Direct cutover and deployment activities for major technology implementations and transformation programs. Lead go‑live planning, readiness assessments, contingency planning, and transition‑to‑support activities. Coordinate business and technical teams to ensure successful deployment execution. Support post-launch stabilization and continuous improvement efforts to drive long-term success.

Build a Culture of Continuous Improvement

Continuously enhance PMO, change management, and deployment practices, tools, and governance models. Identify opportunities to improve delivery maturity, user adoption, and organizational effectiveness. Promote best practices that strengthen execution and business outcomes across the enterprise.

What Success Looks Like

The ideal candidate is a strategic and collaborative leader who can: Connect business objectives with technology execution. Drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups. Lead teams through complex organizational change. Balance governance and structure with agility and innovation. Inspire confidence with executive leadership while enabling teams to deliver results.

What We're Looking For

10+ years of experience leading projects, programs, or portfolios in complex business environments. Experience building, leading, or maturing a Project Management Office (PMO). Proven success delivering large‑scale technology initiatives, including ERP, infrastructure, cybersecurity, or enterprise transformation programs. Experience leading organizational change management and business readiness efforts. Experience managing and developing high‑performing teams.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Technology, Project Management, Engineering, or a related field. Master's degree (MBA or related discipline) preferred. PMP certification preferred. Agile, PRINCE2, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications are a plus.

Skills That Will Help You Thrive

• Project and portfolio management
• PMO governance and delivery leadership
• Organizational Change Management (OCM)
• Stakeholder engagement and executive communication
• Training and adoption strategies
• Cutover, deployment, and go‑live leadership
• Risk, issue, and dependency management
• Financial planning and resource management
• Executive reporting and presentation skills
• Team leadership, coaching, and talent development
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Leadership

Leadership Expectations

This is a leader‑of‑leaders role requiring the ability to: Think strategically and drive long‑term business value. Build and develop high‑performing teams. Navigate complexity and organizational change. Foster strong customer and stakeholder relationships. Influence decisions at all levels of the organization.

Why Join Us?

You'll have the opportunity to lead high‑impact initiatives that shape the future of our organization. Your work will directly influence how technology, people, and processes come together to deliver meaningful business outcomes.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

A career that makes an amazing difference starts at Wayne‑Sanderson Farms. Formed from two leading poultry companies with humble roots in farm supply and feed manufacturing, Wayne‑Sanderson Farms is built on over a century’s worth of industry expertise and excellence in operation. Our family at Wayne‑Sanderson Farms is now more than 26,000 team members and over 2,000 family farmers strong, and still growing as the nation’s third largest poultry producer. By starting your career with a leader in the industry, you can develop your skills in a wide variety of operations while enjoying unique benefits such as our professional development opportunities. Make an impact on a global scale by feeding a growing world with Wayne‑Sanderson Farms.