Senior IT Manager-Applications PMO

Senior IT Manager-Applications PMO LocationUS-IL-Lake Forest ID 2025-2868 Function Info Technology Employment Type Salary Overview Join Reynolds Consumer Products…and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! We provide amazing job opportunities for growth with competitive salaries and benefits in an exciting, dynamic, fast-paced, and high-performance environment. Are you looking to build a strong career? Then we have an opportunity for you! We are searching for a Senior IT Manager-Applications PMO to join our team located at our headquarters in Lake Forest, IL. Responsibilities Your Role The Senior IT Manager-Applications PMO is responsible for driving excellence in project delivery across the Digital Business Solutions organization. This role leads complex, high-impact programs while establishing and maintaining project management standards, processes, and governance. This Leader ensures consistency, quality, and efficiency in all projects managed by the team, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability. Acting as a strategic partner, this role collaborates with business and IT leadership to align initiatives with organizational goals and deliver measurable outcomes. You will have the opportunity to Make Great Things Happen! Oversee planning, execution, and delivery of large-scale, complex, cross-functional IT programs within the applications portfolio. Ensure alignment of program objectives with business strategy and IT roadmap. Define and enforce project management methodologies, frameworks, and best practices across the applications team. Develop and maintain templates, tools, and guidelines to standardize project execution. Manage governance processes for project initiation, tracking, and closure. Continuously evaluate and refine processes to improve efficiency and predictability. Monitor adherence to quality standards for all projects managed by the team. Conduct periodic audits and reviews to ensure compliance with defined processes and deliverable quality. Act as a key liaison between IT leadership, business units, and project teams. Facilitate communication and alignment across stakeholders to resolve issues and manage risks. Define and monitor KPIs and success metrics to track value delivered for projects and programs. Provide regular reporting on project health, risks, and performance to senior leadership. Mentor and coach project managers to enhance skills and ensure consistent application of standards. Drive training initiatives to strengthen project management competencies across the team. Establish frameworks for proactive risk identification and mitigation. Ensure timely escalation and resolution of critical issues impacting project delivery. You will love it here if… You put safety first, always You listen, learn, and evolve You are passionate about collaboration, teamwork, and achieving shared goals You treat all people with respect, operating ethically, and embrace inclusivity You are committed to improving our impact on local communities Qualifications We need you to have: Bachelor's degree in information technology, Computer Science, Business Administration, or a related field (Master’s degree preferred). 7+ years of experience in IT Project Management around application implementations, ideally within the Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) industry. Hands-on experience with application and implementation programs with applications such as SAP S/4, SAP ECC and similar ERP platforms. Proven track record of leading complex, enterprise-level programs involving multiple stakeholders and technologies. Experience in establishing and managing a Project Management Center of Excellence or similar governance function. Demonstrated ability to develop and implement project management standards, processes, and tools. Strong background in organizational change management, risk management, quality assurance, and compliance frameworks. Experience in mentoring and developing project management talent within an IT organization Proficient in MS Office with high proficiency in Excel Experience in CPG / Manufacturing industry Must be able to advocate for change while also remaining flexible to stakeholder needs and priorities Self-directed with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with multiple accountabilities and multiple internal customers Icing on the cake: Master's degree preferred If you answer yes to the following…we want to meet you! Intellectual Curiosity: Do you have an inquisitive nature? Problem Solving: Do you have a knack for tackling issues head-on? Entrepreneurship: Do you enjoy taking ownership of your work? Customer Centricity: Do you always act in the best interests of the customer, putting their needs first? Growth Mindset: Do you focus on progress rather than perfection? Continuous Improvement: Are you never satisfied with the status quo? Want to know more? Check out our website or connect with us on LinkedIn! Apply today to join a fast-growing innovative company Not a good fit but know someone who is? Please refer them! Local candidates only, no relocation assistance available Join Reynolds Consumer Products and Drive Your Career across a world of opportunities! For applicants or employees who are disabled or require a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, you may request assistance by emailing us at Recruitment@ReynoldsBrands.com. No recruiter calls or emails please. RCP affords equal employment opportunities to applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, disability status, sex, marital status, protected veteran status, pregnancy, national origin, genetics, genetic information, parental status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. RCP conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations. Posted Salary Range USD $170,000.00 - USD $180,000.00 /A Bonus Eligibility Role is eligible for 18% annual incentive provided the business meets financial goals and the individual meets their performance goals, subject to plan administration guidelines.

Salary : $170,000 - $180,000