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Senior Project Manager- EMPO

Brown-Forman Corp.

Louisville, KY
Full Time
Senior
16 days ago

Job Description

About the Role

The Senior Project Manager has the primary responsibility for planning, managing and executing projects for Brown-Forman that range from medium to large-scale initiatives with varying levels of scope, complexity, duration and team size. This role will manage cross-functional project teams consisting of 5-30+ business resources, technology engineers, external consultants, and leaders to successfully deploy projects in support of Brown-Forman corporate goals. The Senior Project Manager will follow the Brown-Forman Enterprise Project Management Office (EPMO) methodology to support successful project delivery and enhance communications and portfolio planning.

Key Responsibilities

  • Leads the delivery of medium to large initiatives (enterprise-wide, unit-specific and tactical operational projects).
  • Ensures alignment of project stakeholders via superb communications, influencing, and relationship building.
  • Oversees all project activities and overall delivery.
  • Simultaneously leads multiple projects, coordinating resources across enterprise.
  • Partners with Business Leaders and IT Managers to promote the EPMO methodology and ensure quality in project deliverables.
  • Ensures project activities are aligned with business goals, meeting quality, scope, scheduling, and budget requirements.
  • Fosters and guides full adoption of tools and common business processes during project deployment.
  • Provides leadership and training in the consistent use of the EPMO methodology.
  • Drives risk management, formal test plans, and security controls.
  • Ensures internal controls and compliance requirements are maintained.
  • Provides accurate project timelines and aligns resources to deliver priorities.
  • Participates with Business Management Teams to develop and measure project success criteria and ROI.
  • Champions improved inter-departmental relationships through effective communication and practices.
  • Advocates for change management with empathy for relationships and positions.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field.
  • PMP Certification.
  • 10+ years of progressive experience leading deployment of medium to large-scale enterprise projects.
  • 5+ years experience working with cross-functional teams to deliver solutions.
  • 5+ years experience in project management information systems and methodology.
  • Advanced change leadership skills and ability to manage communication, negotiate, identify risks, and engage stakeholders.
  • Experience building detailed, technical project plans and creating project management artifacts including project charters.
  • Ability to work in high-pressure environments, meet deadlines, and coordinate multiple projects including technical systems and integrations.
  • Deep understanding of information technology and its linkage with business processes, people, and systems.
  • Proven effective communication skills across all organizational levels (written & verbal).
  • Strong facilitation skills for issue resolution and consensus building across multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to participate in project activities across multiple time zones.

Nice to Have

  • Experience in a technical role with knowledge of systems and integrations.
  • Experience working in international organizations with diverse cultures, business operations, and organizational needs.
  • Experience in a manufacturing organization.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Computer Science or related field.
  • PMP Certification.

Benefits & Perks

  • Total Rewards designed to engage employees and ensure sustainable growth.
  • Equitable pay structures for individual and company performance.
  • Premium employee benefits reflecting company values and meeting workforce needs.

Working at Brown-Forman Corp.

We believe great people build great brands. Being part of Brown-Forman means growing both personally and professionally, solving problems, seizing opportunities, and generating bold ideas. The company values teamwork and encourages employees to bring their best selves to work.

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Job Details

Posted AtJul 12, 2025
Job CategoryProject Management
SalaryCompetitive salary
Job TypeFull Time
ExperienceSenior

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About Brown-Forman Corp.

Website

brown-forman.com

Company Size

5001-10000 employees

Location

Louisville, KY

Industry

Distilleries

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