Strategic Initiatives Project Mgr-1

Wayne Farms LLC; Oakwood (GA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Wayne-Sanderson Farms in the United States is seeking a Project Manager to drive strategic initiatives that affect the entire business. You will lead and coordinate projects from planning through completion, develop plans, timelines, budgets, and success metrics, and manage priorities across multiple workstreams.

This role emphasizes collaboration with senior leaders, governance reviews, and transparent reporting.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of project management or PMO experience.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects with multiple stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills; able to manage competing priorities.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation abilities.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and drive accountability.
• Experience creating project plans, dashboards, and reports.
• Proficiency with MS Office including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate projects from planning through completion.
• Develop plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and success metrics.
• Manage priorities, risks, and resources across workstreams.
• Monitor progress and address obstacles impacting delivery.
• Partner with business leaders to drive execution and accountability.
• Facilitate governance reviews and executive updates.
• Maintain dashboards, reports, and project documentation.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication

Facilitation skills

Relationship building

Plan, report, dashboard creation

Cross-functional collaboration

Proficiency with MS Office

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Finance/Engineering/Operations/IT

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

PowerPoint

Teams

Job description

Strategic Initiatives - Project Manager Drive Strategic Initiatives That Impact the Entire Business This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, collaborating with diverse stakeholders, and making a meaningful impact without having direct people management responsibilities.

Project Leadership & Execution

• Lead and coordinate projects from planning through completion
• Develop project plans, timelines, milestones, budgets, and success measures
• Manage priorities, dependencies, risks, and resources across multiple workstreams
• Monitor progress and proactively address obstacles that could impact delivery
• Partner with business leaders to drive project execution and accountability

Stakeholder Collaboration & Communication

• Facilitate project meetings, governance reviews, and executive updates
• Build strong partnerships across departments and levels of the organization
• Communicate project status, key decisions, and risks to stakeholders and leadership
• Influence outcomes and drive alignment without direct authority

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Maintain project dashboards, reports, action logs, and project documentation
• Track project performance and support data-driven decision-making
• Help improve project management tools, standards, and best practices
• Support portfolio tracking, governance activities, and change management efforts

What We're Looking For

Required Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in project management, project coordination, PMO, program support, or a related field
• Experience supporting or leading cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities
• Excellent communication, presentation, and facilitation skills
• Ability to build relationships, influence stakeholders, and drive accountability
• Experience creating project plans, reports, dashboards, and documentation
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working within a PMO, Transformation Office, Strategic Finance, or similar environment
• Experience using Smartsheet for project planning, reporting, and dashboards
• Knowledge of change management, portfolio management, or continuous improvement methodologies
• PMP, CAPM, Lean Six Sigma, or similar certifications

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Information Technology, or a related field preferred.

Why Join Wayne-Sanderson Farms?

• High-Impact Work – Support strategic initiatives that influence the entire organization.
• Enterprise-Wide Exposure – Collaborate with leaders and teams across multiple business functions
• Career Growth – Gain visibility into strategic projects and business operations while expanding your project management expertise.
• Collaborative Environment – Work alongside high-performing teams committed to achieving results.
• Ready to Make an Impact? If you're a detail-oriented project professional who enjoys bringing structure to complexity and helping teams achieve ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you.

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.