When it comes to being wild, we know a thing or two. We're not afraid of trying something new or the hard work it takes to make it happen. It's in our DNA. We've turned a family recipe into a new snacking category. And the wilderness into the #1 meat snack brand in America, that's still proudly family owned and operated.

We're a company built by innovators, and are driven to not only satisfy your hunger, but to also feed your journey – whether that journey is on the road, on the run, at the campground, at the playground, in the office or in the moment. It’s a journey we share with you. It’s the journey forward of our people, of our communities, of our category…with a reverence for quality and an irreverence for the status quo.

 At Jack Link's Protein Snacks, we see every moment of every day as an opportunity to move forward, to forge new ground. To realize our vision of becoming the World’s #1 Protein Snacking Company. We never give up. You never give up. Together, we keep going. Are you wild enough to join us?

Jack Link's Protein Snacks is a global leader in snacking and the No. 1 meat snack brand in America. Family-owned and operated with headquarters in Minong, Wisconsin, Jack Link’s Protein Snacks also has a large corporate hub in Downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota. The company’s house of brands is made up of over 4,000 passionate team members, across 11 countries, who share an uncompromising commitment to delivering awesome products and feeding the journey of those who move things forward. The Jack Link’s Protein Snacks portfolio of brands includes, Jack Link’s, Lorissa’s Kitchen, Wild River, Golden Island, Matador, BiFi and Peperami.

The SAP S4 IT Finance Project Manager will be responsible for planning, executing, and finalizing SAP S4 Finance projects according to strict deadlines and within budget. This role requires a deep understanding of SAP S4 Finance modules, strong project management skills, and the ability to lead cross-functional teams to deliver high-quality solutions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: 

• Project Planning: Define project scope, goals, and deliverables that support business goals in collaboration with senior management and stakeholders.
• Execution: Develop full-scale project plans and associated communications documents. Effectively communicate project expectations to team members and stakeholders.
• Leadership: Lead the implementation of SAP S4 Finance projects, including configuration, testing, and deployment.
• Risk Management: Identify and manage project risks and issues, and develop contingency plans.
• Budget Management: Manage project budget, track project costs, and ensure projects are delivered within budget.
• Quality Assurance: Ensure project deliverables meet the required quality standards and business requirements.
• Stakeholder Management: Build and maintain strong relationships with stakeholders, providing regular updates on project status and progress.
• Team Management: Lead, coach, and motivate project team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and recommend enhancements to SAP S4 Finance systems.

Required Education:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or equivalent experience

Required Experience:

• 5+ years of recent SAP Project Management experience with demonstrated logical and analytical problem-solving skills; rigorous approach to project management to deliver enterprise-level projects 
• Proficiency in SAP S4 Finance modules, SAP configuration, and integration with other SAP modules with a proven track record of success
• 5+ years of data gathering/analysis and writing system requirements
• Experience working with test plans and test cases       
• Proficiency with MS Office (Including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Access)
• Proficiency with MS Project
• Proficiency with MS Visio
• Excellent verbal, written communication and presentation skills; must partner and collaborate effectively with all levels of management and team members
• Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, presentation, and employee motivational skills

Preferred:

• Strong infrastructure background or System Analyst background - technical concepts and details    
• Consumer Packaged Goods and/or manufacturing Industry experience

Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

Jack Link’s provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law.