Sr. Manager, Project Management Office

Sr. Manager, Project Management Office | Primient

Primient is a century old company with an entrepreneurial spirit. We are a leading producer of food and industrial ingredients made from plant-based, renewable sources. We deliver value through deep technical, commercial, and operational excellence that is backed by our long-standing corn wet milling heritage. Wherever we are in the process, from field to customer, our priorities are focused on ensuring we produce the safest, highest quality products through practices that uphold both our responsibility and commitments to the challenge and drive for excellence, our people and our planet. We are a privately held company with locations across the US, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil. We're investing in our plants and people to unlock our potential in the industrial and food sectors. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity, and Growth, we're focused on growing our business, our reputation, and the career of every teammate.

About the Role

The Sr. Manager, Project Management Officebased in Schaumburg, IL, within Business Performanceis responsible for establishing and leading the IT PMO. This role serves as a critical bridge between ISIT (Delivery, Operations, and Security) and Business Units to oversee the full project lifecycle, portfolio governance, and risk management. The Sr. Manager, Project Management Office drives standardization, compliance, and alignment with enterprise priorities while enabling new capabilities through effective tools, processes, and stakeholder collaboration. More specifically, you will :

• Establish and Evolve the IT PMO. Set up the IT PMO by developing and implementing project management frameworks, templates, and best practices to support effective delivery across ISIT and business stakeholders.
• Oversee IT Project Portfolio. Manage the intake, prioritization, and execution of IT projects, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and optimal resource allocation.
• Drive Enterprise PMO Alignment. Collaborate with the Business Performance PMO and OCM to design and deploy standardized enterprise-wide PMO tools and processes.
• Lead Strategic IT Projects. Manage key IT initiatives from planning through execution to support stabilization, modernization, and capability enablement.
• Manage Project Budgets and Forecasts. Support annual portfolio planning, oversee project budgets, facilitate CapEx approvals, and ensure accurate tracking and forecasting.
• Provide Executive Reporting and Insights. Deliver regular project updates and performance metrics through biweekly IT leadership meetings, monthly reporting, and quarterly KPIs.
• Lead and Develop PMO Team. Provide strategic direction, performance management, and professional development to PMO team members.
• Enable Business Stakeholder Engagement. Facilitate biweekly enhancement intake and update meetings, ensuring project visibility and alignment with evolving business needs.
• Coordinate IT Communications and Events. Serve as the IT point of contact for corporate communications and lead planning for IT townhalls and engagement activities.
• Mentor IT Project Managers. Offer coaching and support to project managers to build capability, improve execution, and ensure alignment with PMO standards.

About You

Knowledge

Skills

Mindsets

Required and Preferred Education / Certification

Required and Preferred Work Experience

Total Rewards

The annual pay range estimated for this position is $132,258.40 - $165,323.00 and is bonus eligible. Please note that while this range reflects the full spectrum of compensation available for this role, individual compensation will be determined based on several factors including your experience, skills, and alignment with the role's responsibilities. During the interview process there will be an opportunity to discuss how your background fits into the pay range.

We offer a comprehensive Total Rewards package that our U.S. colleagues and their families can count on, which includes :

Career Path & Culture

Primient is committed to a workplace that is all in ensuring everyone has the opportunity to develop and shape a career that matters in an open culture which embraces equity, diversity, and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking; and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Primient supports a culture of inclusion that respects individual strengths, views, and experiences. We believe our differences make better decisions, drive excellence, and deliver better business results. Primient employees experience autonomy and accountability in their role. Here, employees control their destiny as there is opportunity for career growth and pathways outside the norm.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and to provide an inclusive, welcoming environment for all. We want Primient to be a place where every employee feels they belong and knows they are seen, heard, valued, and safe to speak up. Our aspiration is to unlock the full potential in diverse perspectives, while offering everyone an equal chance to grow.

Primient is an equal opportunity employer, committed to the strength of an inclusive workforce.

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