Focus GTS

IT Project Manager

Sleepy Eye, MN | On-site | Full-time

Salary: $100,000 – $110,000

Experience: 2–3 years

Relocation assistance available

No Sponsorship Offered At This Time

About Us

One of the largest family-owned pork producers in the United States, marketing approximately 3 million hogs per year. Headquartered in Sleepy Eye, Minnesota, our 50-year-old company operates throughout the Midwest with facilities in Minnesota, Iowa, Nebraska, Illinois, and South Dakota. We manage 140,000 sows across 44 farms, oversee more than 350 nurseries and grow-finish sites, and employ nearly 1,000 people alongside 1,500 contract partnerships. We are an industry leader with a proven commitment to ethical practices, food safety, and nutrition. Join our team!

Position Overview

The IT Project Manager is responsible for leading and executing technology-focused projects that align with our annual business plan and strategic initiatives. This role will play a key part in a multi-year ERP implementation initiative, driving projects from concept through implementation while ensuring timely delivery, budget adherence, and achievement of business objectives. The IT Project Manager partners cross-functionally, builds strong stakeholder relationships, and proactively drives solutions that support organizational success.

What You Will Do

• Lead projects from initiation through completion, ensuring alignment with scope, timeline, and budget
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive alignment on project goals and deliverables
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, documentation, and communication updates
• Identify risks, develop mitigation strategies, and proactively communicate project status
• Facilitate meetings and ensure accountability for action items and outcomes
• Analyze business processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness

What You Offer Us

• Bachelor's degree in Business or related field, or equivalent experience
• 2–3 years of project management experience, preferably in business solutions
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Self-starter with the ability to work independently and drive results
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 365 and ability to learn new systems quickly
• Experience with project management tools and methodologies

What We Offer You

• Salary range of $100,000 – $110,000, reflecting differences in candidate knowledge, skills, and experience
• Relocation assistance available for candidates moving to Sleepy Eye, MN
• Comprehensive benefits including health, dental, vision, FSA, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, 401(k), paid holidays, PTO bank, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Opportunity to lead impactful, cross-functional projects that support strategic initiatives
• Exposure to leadership and key decision-makers across the organization
• A culture that fosters employee growth, promotion from within, and a highly team-oriented workplace environment
• An organization that gives back to the community through feed programs, food shelf support, veteran food programs, FFA/4H sponsorships, agricultural education, and charitable contributions
• A company with a passionate purpose for food safety, animal welfare, and living its core values every day: respect, integrity, excellence, adaptability, and innovation