Sr. Manager, Project Management Office

About 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 and a long-standing corn wet-milling heritage. Guided by our values of Safety, Excellence, Integrity and Growth, we focus on growing our business, reputation and the career of every teammate.

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• 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 and performance management to PMO team members.
• Enable Business Stakeholder Engagement : Facilitate biweekly 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 town-halls 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.

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 that embraces equity, diversity and belonging. We challenge old ways of thinking and encourage employee voices to be a guiding force for ongoing learning.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

We are believers in the power of difference. We strive to represent the communities in which we operate and 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA)

The Company is committed to complying with the CCPA and all data privacy laws in the jurisdictions in which it recruits and hires employees.

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