IT Project Management COX Farms at BrightFarms Inc

United States

$110k - $180k

About Cox Farms Cox Farms, which operates Mucci Farms and BrightFarms, is part of the Cox Enterprises family of businesses and is a pioneering leader in the Controlled Environment Agriculture (CEA) industry. Backed by Cox Enterprises’ long-standing commitment to building stronger businesses and a better world, Cox Farms is dedicated to revolutionizing food production through sustainable and innovative technology. Our cutting-edge facilities leverage advanced agronomic, production, and greenhouse systems to deliver fresh, high-quality produce to consumers year-round—minimizing environmental impact while maximizing resource efficiency. As we continue to expand and innovate, we are seeking an experienced Digital Product Owner, to act as a key bridge between our business stakeholders and our technology delivery teams. Job Summary Job Title: Director, IT Project Manager Location: Remote Department: Information Technology / PMO Reports To: AVP of Digital Product Employment Type: Full-time / Permanent Position Summary The Director, IT Project Manager is responsible for leading complex, cross‑functional technology projects from initiation through delivery. This role partners closely with business and technical stakeholders to define scope, build plans, manage risks, and ensure solutions are delivered on time, within budget, and to agreed quality standards. The ideal candidate has deep experience managing enterprise‑scale IT initiatives and can operate comfortably at both strategic and hands‑on levels. Key Responsibilities Project Leadership & Delivery * Lead end‑to‑end delivery of multiple concurrent IT projects (e.g., application development, systems implementation, cloud migrations, infrastructure upgrades, integrations). * Define and manage project scope, objectives, deliverables, and success criteria in collaboration with sponsors and stakeholders. * Develop and maintain detailed project plans, work breakdown structures, schedules, resource plans, and budgets; track progress and adjust as needed. Stakeholder Management & Communication * Partner with IT and Business Project Leaders to enable communication between business units, IT teams, vendors, and leadership. * Facilitate project kickoff meetings, status meetings, and steering committee updates. * Provide clear, concise, and timely communication on project status, risks, issues, and decisions to all levels, including executives. Governance, Risk & Quality * Work with Core Project team to identify, assess, and manage project risks, issues, dependencies, and change requests; drive mitigation and resolution. * Ensure projects adhere to organizational PMO standards, SDLC/Agile practices, security policies, and compliance requirements. * Establish and track KPIs/metrics to measure project performance and benefits realization. Team Leadership & Collaboration * Partner with IT and Business Project Leads to lead cross‑functional project teams, including business analysts, developers, architects, QA, infrastructure, security, and external vendors. * Lead through influence to set project expectations, assign tasks, and monitor workload; promote accountability and high performance. * Mentor and coach junior project managers or team members in project management best practices. Process Improvement * Continuously look for ways to improve IT project delivery processes, tools, and templates. * Capture lessons learned and contribute to the evolution of IT PMO standards and methodologies. Qualifications Required * Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; or equivalent experience. * 5–7+ years of experience managing IT projects, including large, complex, and/or multi‑year initiatives. * Proven track record delivering projects on time, within budget, and in alignment with business objectives. * Experience with both traditional (Waterfall) and Agile methodologies (Scrum, Kanban, or hybrid). * Strong understanding of enterprise IT concepts (e.g., applications, databases, integrations/APIs, data lakes, networking, cloud, security). * Demonstrated experience managing third‑party vendors and system integrators. * Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills, including with senior leadership. * Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities. Preferred * Professional certifications: PMP, PRINCE2, Agile/Scrum (CSM, PSM), or equivalent. * Experience in Agriculture and/or Controlled Environment Agriculture * Experience with project and portfolio management tools (e.g., Jira, Azure DevOps, MS Project, Smartsheet, Monday.com). Key Competencies * Strategic thinking and business acumen * Ability to translate business needs into technology solutions and actionable plans * Leadership and team motivation in a matrixed environment * Negotiation and conflict resolution * Adaptability in a fast‑paced, changing environment * Strong ownership and sense of accountability Compensation & Benefits Compensation includes a base salary of $110,000-$180,000. The base salary may vary within the anticipated base pay range based on factors such as the ultimate location of the position and the selected candidate’s knowledge, skills, and abilities. Position may be eligible for additional compensation that may include an incentive program. Culture & Values at Cox Farms At Cox Farms, we live out our Rooted Together culture:    Our Purpose, Vision & Mission * Purpose: Nourish the Planet * Vision: To be the most trusted partner in food * Mission: Delivering the world a reliable supply of healthy and sustainable food powered by our people * Anthem: The Future of Food Grows Here Our Core Values     At Cox Farms, our culture is Rooted Together. We live our values every day: * Growth & Innovation – Always learning, improving, and finding better ways * Responsibility (Ownership & Accountability) – Own results, act like owners * Open & Honest (Transparency, Trust, Speaking Up) – We build trust through clarity, candor, and courage * We Before Me (Collaboration, Care, Service) – Support our people, our partners, our communities, and the consumers we serve * Safety – Safety in everything we do Employment Notice This role will support all Cox Farms businesses. The employer for this role is BrightFarms Inc. and is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants/employees will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion or creed, national origin or ancestry, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law. For roles based in the United States: Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without the need for employer sponsorship. For roles based in Canada: applicants must be legally eligible to work in Canada.