Program Manager

Chomps; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 115,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading snack brand in Chicago is seeking an experienced Program Manager to lead digital transformation initiatives. The role involves program management, change management, and training for seamless integration across the organization. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree, over 5 years of experience, and strong communication skills. This full-time position offers a salary of $115,000 - $120,000 with additional bonuses and benefits including unlimited PTO and flexible work options.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401K 6% match

Unlimited PTO and 11+ paid holidays

Company-wide continual education budget

Unlimited snacks

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in program or project management within digital transformation.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and training design.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage timelines, resources, and budgets across multiple transformation projects.
• Develop and execute change strategies and communication plans.
• Define KPIs and provide regular reporting and insights to leadership.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field

PMP, Agile, or Prosci certification

Tools

AI tools

SaaS platforms

Process automation technologies

Job description

Who We Are
We're Chomps, the fastest-growing snack brand in the U.S. and we're reimagining snacking. Our meat snacks are made using high-quality proteins, no sugar, and real ingredients – because we believe snacking should be simple, delicious, and convenient. Chomps can be found in over 30,000 stores nationwide with a strong e-commerce presence. Our mission is to inspire, educate, and fuel our community with accessible, real food that doesn't compromise on taste.

Traits of a Chompian
If you've been called scrappy, resourceful, and persistent, then you might just be a Chompian. You're a team player who's self-motivated and action-oriented. You're committed to delivering efficiency and accuracy, and you happen to be great at proactive cross-functional communication. You're a critical thinker and a natural problem solver who enjoys details, research, and data. You take initiative and complete ownership of everything you do, and you'll go the extra mile for your team, consumers, and audience. You're hungry to learn with a passion to grow and improve every day. You also take a keen interest in health, fitness, and nutrition. Sound like you? Then we want to meet you.

What You Will Do
The Program Manager will lead the planning, execution, and adoption of strategic digital transformation initiatives, including AI-driven capabilities, new software platforms, and process automation tools. This role blends program management, change management, and training to ensure seamless integration and lasting adoption across the organization.

You will serve as a central point of intake for digital transformation requests from all functions across the organization. As a member of the Digital Transformation team, you will collaborate closely with these partners to scope, prioritize, and execute initiatives that drive efficiency, enable data-driven decision-making, and support long-term innovation. This role is instrumental in translating business needs into scalable solutions and driving both cultural and operational change across the enterprise.

Responsibilities

• Program & Project Management: Manage timelines, resources, budgets, and deliverables across multiple concurrent transformation projects.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure alignment with business goals and strategic priorities.
• Maintain detailed project documentation, risk logs, and status reports for leadership visibility.

Change Management:

• Develop and execute change strategies, communication plans, and stakeholder engagement frameworks.
• Identify adoption risks and resistance points; implement mitigation strategies and feedback loops.
• Serve as a change champion to foster a culture of innovation and continuous improvement.

Training & Enablement:

• Design and deliver training programs for AI tools, new systems, and digital workflows tailored to user roles and needs.
• Create scalable self-service resources, job aids, and interactive learning modules.
• Partner with People Ops to embed digital capabilities into onboarding and development programs.

Technology Integration:

• Partner with IT, Systems, BI, AI & Automation and external vendors to oversee system integrations, tool deployments, and platform upgrades.
• Ensure smooth handover from project teams to operational owners, including documentation and support plans.
• Monitor post-launch performance and user feedback to drive continuous improvement.

Performance Tracking & Reporting:

• Define KPIs and success metrics to measure adoption, efficiency gains, and business impact.
• Provide regular reporting and insights to leadership and stakeholders.
• Use data to inform prioritization and future roadmap planning.

Governance & Standards:

• Establish program governance frameworks, including intake, prioritization, and decision-making processes.
• Ensure compliance with data privacy, security, and enterprise architecture standards.
• Maintain alignment with broader digital transformation strategy and enterprise goals.

Who You Are

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Technology, or related field; PMP, Agile, or Prosci certification preferred.
• 5+ years of experience in program or project management, ideally within digital transformation or enterprise systems.
• Strong understanding of change management principles and training design.
• Experience with AI tools, SaaS platforms, and process automation technologies.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced, evolving environment.

Position: Program Manager
Reports to: Head of Digital Transformation
Location: Remote
Type: Full-Time, exempt
Salary Range Opportunity: $115,000 - $120,000 + 20% annual bonus

Compensation Philosophy & Total Comp: Our salary ranges are based on verified market data and our philosophy of paying competitively for our size and industry. Individual pay rate decisions are based on several factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. In addition to base salary, full-time team members receive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401K 6% match, and monthly reimbursements for wellness and home office.

Other Perks: Ability to make an impact, opportunities to grow, unlimited PTO and 11+ paid holiday days, hybrid & flexible remote schedule, paid maternity and paternity leave, bi-annual total team in-person activities, company-wide continual education budget, and unlimited snacks.

Our Commitment: Chomps is committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. To achieve our mission of making nutritious food more accessible we greatly benefit from a range of perspectives, which comes from diversity of all types, at all levels of the organization. Achieving true diversity and inclusion is the right thing to do and the smart thing for our business. We're aware of the research showing that historically underrepresented groups are less likely to apply for a job if they don't believe that they meet all of the criteria. Do you hesitate to submit an application because you believe you need to check every box? Please apply anyway with a thoughtful cover letter! We would love to hear from you to discuss how you can help us build a great team at Chomps.

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