Job Description

SeniorProject Manager

About Sysco LABS:

The Big Picture

Sysco LABS is the Global In-House Center of Sysco Corporation (NYSE: SYY), the world’s largest foodservice company. Sysco ranks 56th in the Fortune 500 list and is the global leader in the trillion-dollar foodservice industry

Sysco employs over 75,000 associates, has 337 smart distribution facilities worldwide, and over 14,000 IoT-enabled trucks serving 730,000 customer locations. For fiscal year 2025 that ended June 29, 2025, the company generated sales of more than $81.4 billion.

Sysco LABS Sri Lanka delivers the technology that powers Sysco’s end-to-end operations. Everything we do at Sysco LABS supports Sysco’s Purpose of “Connecting the world to share food and care for one another”, and our work directly impacts millions of food consumers in a trillion-dollar, global industry

For more information visit: www.syscolabs.lk

We are currently on the lookout for a Senior Project Managerto join our team and work with a team of technologists developing enterprise-grade solutions.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinatewithinternaland external parties for theflawless execution of projects.

• Ensureall projects are delivered on-time, within scope.

• Develop technicallyfeasibleproject scopes andobjectives, involving all relevant stakeholders.

• Developdetailed project plansto track progress and useappropriate verificationtechniques to manage changes in project scope and schedule.

• Identifyroadblocks and risks with the team, and actively workoneliminatingboth, with escalation done asrequired

• Perform risk management to minimize project risks.

• Liaisecontinuously with the product owner to ensure user stories are clearly defined,estimatedandprioritized,and ensureadaily status is communicated to management and other stakeholders.

Requirements:

• Minimum of7+ years’ experience in Agile project management.

• Bachelor’s Degree in IT; aMaster’sdegree will be an added advantage.

• Professional certifications such as PMP or CSM (Certified Scrum Master) will be an added advantage.

• Sound knowledge of risk identification and mitigation.

• Business domain knowledge and a technical background will be highlyadvantageous

• Excellent stakeholder management skills together with a commitment to all-round quality.

Benefits: 

• US dollar-linked compensation

• Performance-based annual bonus

• Performance rewards and recognition

• Agile Benefits - special allowances for Health, Wellness & Academic purposes

• Paid birthday leave

• Team engagement allowance

• Comprehensive Health & Life Insurance Cover - extendable to parents and in-laws

• Overseas travel opportunities and exposure to client environments

• Hybrid work arrangement

Sysco LABS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.