Members of the project & change management team partner with others throughout the business to effectively and efficiently execute key projects and implement changes within the organization. Members of this team bring the organization and leadership skills needed to successfully move projects forward and ensure appropriate audiences are aware, involved and equipped to implement changes.

Johnsonville, LLC

Project and Change Manager

Position Overview

The Project and Change Manager will enable the successful execution of Johnsonville’s enterprise strategy and goals. This role will collaborate with business owners, sponsors, stakeholders and cross functional teams to create and maintain project and change plans that deliver projects in scope, within budget, on time, and meet member adoption targets.

Responsibilities:

Collaborate with business owners and core teams to enable successful execution of Johnsonville’s strategic projects and goals
Manage all aspects of a project including scope, budget, resources, RAID log, integrated project and change timeline, status reporting, member adoption and success metrics
Maintain real time project information and updates (Smartsheet, Teams, etc.)
Facilitate sponsor, stakeholder, core team and sprint meetings; ensure timely issue resolution, risk mitigation and decision making

Support and engage business owners, sponsors and stakeholders to ensure projects are taking actions to realize success metrics
Lead impacted group and risk assessments to determine level of change management needed for a project
Apply the Prosci framework to create change plans leveraging change management processes and tools
Develop and maintain strong relationships and communications with business owners, sponsors and cross functional team members
Be a catalyst to help educate others and continually look for ways to improve and drive efficiencies in project and change management methodologies, best practices and processes

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience required

Experience:

Experience and knowledge of project and change methodologies, tools, best practices and processes preferred

Prosci Change Practitioner Certification a plus
PMP or CAPM Certification a plus

Skills and Competencies:

Capability to lead multiple projects in parallel
Excellent organizational skills
Ability to think strategically and align plans to company strategy and priorities
Demonstrated record of strong critical thinking and problem-solving capabilities
Ability to build relationships and influence others

Other Requirements:

Must be at least 18 years old

Date: November 17, 2025

Location: Global Sausage Headquarters, Sheboygan Falls, WI

(Our office is about an hour north of Milwaukee)

Coach: Sr. Portfolio Manager – ESG/Capital

Member Status: Full Time, Salaried

Travel: Not a ton, less than 10% of your time

Reason for Posting: New Position

Benefits: Members have potential for a monthly bonus and 401k with a company match. Members also have access to terrific benefits including affordable medical, dental and vision coverage; flexible spending accounts; disability and life insurance; and fertility and adoption assistance. Johnsonville also offers competitive paid time off, including paid parental time off, as well as access to the 24/7 onsite fitness center and onsite medical clinic.

About our Company

Since 1945, our family-owned band of sausage-makers has invented better ways to make, eat and prepare crave-able sausage. Today, we are 4,000+ Members strong. We sell our famous sausage in all 50 United States and more than 40 countries. We have a culture built on the idea that if we make developing your talents our top priority, great business results will follow naturally. We call it The Johnsonville Way. It has been our secret sauce for decades, and we hope you get to experience it for yourself!

How to Apply:

External candidate: Apply on-line only at: careers.johnsonville.com

Applicants must be authorized to work in the US without requiring sponsorship now or in the future.

Johnsonville is an equal opportunity employer, including Vet/Disability.

We embrace the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and do not discriminate on the basis of any protected characteristic, including protected veteran and disability status.

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