Wayne Farms, Inc.

Director, PMO & Change Management

Wayne Farms, Inc.$120K — $150K *
Enterprise Technology
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 10+ years of experience in leading complex projects or programs
  • Proven success in delivering large-scale technology initiatives
  • Experience in building and maturing a Project Management Office (PMO)
  • Demonstrated expertise in organizational change management
  • Ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant field; MBA preferred
  • PMP certification preferred; Agile or Lean Six Sigma certs are a plus

Responsibilities

  • Drive excellence in enterprise project delivery
  • Evolve the IT PMO with governance and reporting processes
  • Provide visibility on project health and resources to executives
  • Oversee project intake and prioritization processes
  • Coach a team of Project Managers for consistent execution
  • Establish and implement change management strategies
  • Direct go-live readiness and deployment for major tech initiatives

Benefits

  • Opportunity to lead critical enterprise transformation programs
  • Influence technology adoption and change across the organization
  • Work closely with executive leadership and diverse stakeholders
  • Develop a culture focused on continuous improvement
  • Lead initiatives that deliver substantial business impacts
Full 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.

In this role, you'll lead the Project Management Office (PMO), establish organizational change management practices, and oversee deployment and go-live readiness for major technology initiatives. You will partner closely with executive leadership, IT teams, and business stakeholders to ensure projects are delivered successfully, employees are prepared for change, and new technologies are adopted effectively.

This is a unique opportunity to influence enterprise-wide transformation programs, including ERP, infrastructure modernization, cybersecurity initiatives, and other strategic technology investments.

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 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


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. If you're passionate about transformation, leadership, and helping organizations successfully navigate change, we'd love to hear from you.

About Wayne Farms, Inc.

Wayne Farms LLC is one of the largest poultry producers in the United States. The company produces a wide variety of fresh and frozen chicken products for retail, foodservice, and export customers. Wayne Farms operates hatcheries, feed mills, and processing facilities throughout the southeastern United States. The company is headquartered in Oakwood, Georgia, and has additional offices in Decatur, Alabama, and Bentonville, Arkansas. Wayne Farms is a subsidiary of Continental Grain Company, a global agribusiness and investment firm. Learn more at www.waynefarms.com.
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