Enterprise Project Manager

Novus International, Inc.; Chesterfield (MO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Novus International, Inc. is seeking a senior-level Project/Program Manager to lead enterprise-wide initiatives in a complex, cross-functional environment.

You will drive project delivery from initiation to closure, manage budgets and resources, and ensure governance and compliance with Novus systems and policies. The role requires 12+ years of PM experience, strong stakeholder management, and expertise in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's (Master's preferred) degree in Business or Engineering.
• 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.
• Ability to evaluate existing business processes and propose simplification.
• Strong communication and leadership skills to set direction and keep the organization focused on objectives.

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.
• Stakeholder Management: Build relationships with executive sponsors, business leaders, and functional teams; provide regular status reporting and executive communications.
• Risk & Issue Management: Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks; escalate critical issues; develop contingency plans and monitor health.
• Financial & Resource Management: Manage project budgets; coordinate resource allocation; ensure efficient utilization; support business case development.
• Continuous Improvement: Promote best practices in project and program management; mentor project managers and team members; drive PMO maturity.
• Oversee compliance and adherence to Novus Management System (NMS), Novus Integrity System (NIS) and related policies.

Skills

Project Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Risk Management

Budget & Resources

Cross-functional Leadership

PM Methodologies

PMO Experience

Education

Bachelor's/Master's in Business or Engineering

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
  

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

• Fluent in English.

• 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
  

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