IT Project Manager

You may know us as FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Justin Wine, Teleflora and Halos Citrus, but we’re all Wonderful – and we have a great opportunity for an IT Project Manager. We’re looking to make the world a healthier place through an uncompromising commitment to the well-being of our employees and their families. We foster a collaborative workforce that encourages an entrepreneurial spirit and openness to change.

We’re excited to present a unique opportunity for an IT Project Manager to help lead key technology and business transformation initiatives.

As we expand our digital footprint across our operating companies, we are undertaking a major technological transformation to ensure our data, systems, and processes support our ambitious goals. The IT Project Manager will be a key driver of this transformation, leading cross-functional project efforts across our enterprise.

This role is responsible for project execution, including planning, prioritization, budget and schedule management, stakeholder communication, and task follow-up.  The ideal candidate will ensure deliverables meet business and technical requirements, track progress and risks, and report to senior leadership.  This individual will champion the consistent use of established project tools and methodologies to deliver repeatable and high-quality outcomes.

This is a hybrid role (in-office Monday through Wednesday) based in West Los Angeles, CA with occasional travel as needed.

• Lead end-to-end execution of business and IT transformation projects
• Plan and facilitate key project sessions, including requirements gathering, user acceptance testing, and training
• Analyze project proposals to determine scope, timelines, budget, and execution strategy
• Develop and maintain comprehensive project documentation including plans, risk logs, issue trackers, and stakeholder updates
• Track critical paths, dependencies, and risks, and proactively recommend recovery strategies when needed
• Partner with IT, business analysts, SMEs, and operational teams to ensure alignment across initiatives
• Manage internal and external project resources, ensuring clear roles and responsibilities
• Apply change management techniques to control scope, schedule, and cost variations
• Communicate risks, issues, milestones, and status updates to senior stakeholders and leadership
• Provide leadership, clarity, and motivation to cross-functional project teams
• Prepare agendas, document minutes, track action items, and ensure follow-up
• Continuously evaluate and improve project performance using industry benchmarks and best practices

• 5+ years of experience managing IT/business-facing projects with a strong focus on solving business problems
• 3–5+ years of hands-on experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems (preferably Oracle; SAP experience also considered)
• Bachelor’s degree (or global equivalent)
• Industry experience in food & beverage, agriculture, or consumer goods preferred
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification required
• Solid grasp of project management fundamentals: demand management, approval workflows, risk/issue resolution, resource planning, financial tracking, and stakeholder engagement
• Familiarity with project delivery methodologies such as PMI, PRINCE2, and Agile
• Proficiency in project and productivity tools including Smartsheet, ClickUp, Microsoft Project, Excel, and Visio
• Strong business acumen with the ability to communicate technical concepts to business stakeholders
• Experience managing IT budgets and communicating costs/investments to varied audiences
• Demonstrated ability to influence and lead in matrixed environments without direct authority
• Well-rounded communicator with a unique blend of IT, business, and financial expertise

Pay Range: $120,000-$130,000 and may include a discretionary bonus. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.

• Thriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 
  • 24/7 online physician consultations 
  • virtual mental health resources 
  • life coaching 
  • engaging employee community groups 
  • cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements 
  • library of on-demand fitness videos 
• Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. 
• Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. 
• Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. 
• Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. 
• Building a Healthy Society: We focus on improving the social determinants of a healthy society-quality education and medical care, economic mobility, and a healthy environment-to help build thriving communities. Wonderful CSR
• Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion company dedicated to harvesting health around the world through its iconic consumer brands. The company’s 10,000 employees worldwide are committed to bringing consumers everywhere the freshest, most wholesome pistachios, citrus and pomegranates; bottling the finest water and wines; and creating colorful bouquets that are sure to touch the heart. This commitment is reflected in the company’s market share: Wonderful Pistachios® is America’s No. 1 tree nut and America’s fastest-growing snack; Wonderful® Halos® is the No. 1 mandarin orange in America; POM Wonderful® is the No. 1 100% pomegranate brand in America; FIJI® Water is America’s No. 1 premium imported bottled water brand; JUSTIN® Wine has the No. 1 Cabernet Sauvignon in California; and Teleflora® is the world’s leading floral delivery service. 

The Wonderful Company’s connection to consumers has health at its heart and giving back at its core. The company has a long-standing commitment to corporate social responsibility, including more than $1 billion invested in environmental sustainability; $65 million in charitable giving, education initiatives, and innovative health and wellness programs each year; and $143 million toward the construction of two charter school campuses in California’s Central Valley. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products and its core values, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. 

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

#LI-JB1

#LI-Hybrid

EEO is the law - click here for more information