Enterprise Project Manager

Novus International; Chesterfield (MO); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus International is seeking an experienced Project Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives from initiation to closure. You will develop plans, budgets, and governance structures while coordinating multiple teams across departments to ensure successful delivery.

The role requires 12+ years in project management, strong stakeholder communication, and expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies to drive continuous improvement within a PMO framework.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of project management experience managing large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex organizational environments.
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Experience with project portfolio management and governance processes.
• Strong business acumen in defining and implementing operational systems and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Lead enterprise-wide projects and programs from initiation through closure.
• Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance structures.
• Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
• Manage project scope and control changes through established governance processes.
• Drive project execution while balancing competing priorities across departments.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Risk management

Education

Bachelor's/Master's degree in Business or Engineering

Tools

Waterfall

Agile

Hybrid methodologies

Governance processes

Job description

At Novus, our goal as a company is to inspire every animal producer and owner on the planet. As relentless advocates for intelligent nutrition, we deliver advanced technology, rooted in scientific research, designed to help their animals reach their full potential.

Driven by our passion for science and our intrinsic innovation, we will transform the animal nutrition industry through the power of intelligent nutrition. Working alongside animal producers and owners around the globe, we will help create a world where we feed solutions instead of treating problems.
Novus' employees help bring this Vision and Mission to life. Our employees support our customers in over 85 countries worldwide. We are always looking for dynamic people who share our mission to inspire animal producers and help animals reach their full potential.

General Responsibilities

• Project Leadership & Delivery
  Lead enterprise-wide projects and programs from initiation through closure.
  Develop and maintain project plans, schedules, budgets, resource plans, and governance structures.
  Ensure project deliverables meet quality standards and business requirements.
  Manage project scope and control changes through established governance processes.
  Drive project execution while balancing competing priorities across departments.
• Stakeholder Management
  Build strong relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, and functional teams.
  Facilitate alignment between business, technology, operations, and external partners.
  Provide regular project status reporting and executive-level communications.
  Manage stakeholder expectations and resolve conflicts proactively.
• Risk & Issue Management
  Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks.
  Escalate critical issues and dependencies appropriately.
  Develop contingency and recovery plans when necessary.
  Monitor project health and implement corrective actions.
• Financial & Resource Management
  Manage project budgets and track financial performance.
  Coordinate resource allocation across multiple teams and departments.
  Ensure efficient utilization of project resources.
  Support business case development and benefits realization tracking.
• Continuous Improvement
  Promote best practices in project and program management.
  Facilitate lessons learned and post-implementation reviews.
  Contribute to PMO maturity and process improvement initiatives.
  Mentor project managers and project team members when appropriate.
• Oversee compliance and adhere to the Novus Management System (NMS), Novus Integrity System (NIS), and all policies and procedures related to position assignment.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• Bachelor's(Master's preferred)degree in BusinessorEngineering, or related field.
• 12+ years of project management experience managing large-scale enterprise initiatives.
• Experienceleading cross-functional teams in complex organizational environments.
• Strongunderstanding of project management methodologies (Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid).
• Experiencewith project portfolio management and governance processes.
• Strong business acumen in defining and implementing operational systems and procedures in various functional areas.
• Ability to evaluate existing business processes and propose simplification
• Strong communicationand leadership skills to set direction and keep the organization focused on reachingobjectives.

Other Essential Requirements

• Experience working& leadingwithin a PMO environment.
• Ability to handle ambiguity and thrive in providing clarity & direction during chaos

Cross-Functional Relationships

• Commercial teams, Executive teams,Operations, Manufacturing, Finance, HR, R&D, Marketing,Legal

Equal Opportunity Employer

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