Senior Manager IT – Manufacturing Capabilities

Job Description --------------- **Job Summary** The Senior Manager, IT – Manufacturing leads end-to-end delivery of technology programs and projects that enable and optimize manufacturing operations within the global Production Execution Capability.   This role partners closely with Plant Operations, and IT product/service teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions across manufacturing sites. The position is accountable for project governance, project delivery performance (scope/schedule/cost), vendor execution, and successful adoption of solutions under manufacturing capabilities as well as being a full stack application owner. This role requires exceptional leadership and communication, with a focus on enhancing/improving project & service delivery, operational excellence and reliability, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. **Key Responsibilities** * Own delivery of manufacturing projects from initiation through Hypercare, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and measurable business outcomes. * Establish and lead project governance: charters, stage gates, risk/issue management, decision logs, and steering committee cadence. * Drive integrated plans across IT, OT/automation, process engineering, validation, cybersecurity, and vendors; manage interdependencies across sites and systems. * Ensure strong change management and readiness planning (training, SOP updates, cutover, support model) to drive adoption at the shop floor. * Coordinate solution design with enterprise architecture and manufacturing standards to ensure repeatability across plants and alignment to roadmaps. * Maintain appropriate documentation, testing evidence, and operational handover artifacts. * Build project estimates and budgets, manage forecasts, PO spend, and benefits tracking. * Develop and mentor project managers and delivery leads, promote standard delivery practices and continuous improvement. * Serve as a trusted IT partner to plant leadership, communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. * Align global and site stakeholders on priorities, sequencing, and operational impacts. **Required Qualifications** * Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. * Minimum 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in project delivery role and/or Application Management * Demonstrated experience delivering solutions in manufacturing environments (discrete, process, or regulated manufacturing). * Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and integration patterns (including integration to shop floor and integration to ERP. * Proven track record managing complex cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and multi-site deployments. * Expertise in project delivery methods (waterfall/hybrid/agile), governance, resource and financial management. * Proven experience in a global manufacturing environment with on premise and cloud environments **Working Conditions / Travel** * Ability to travel to manufacturing sites as needed (typically 20–30%, depending on project phase). * Occasional off-hours support during cutovers or critical production windows and incidents **What We Offer:** ·       Competitive salary and benefits package. ·       Opportunity to work with a leading food and beverage company. ·       Collaborative, agile and dynamic work environment. ·       Professional development opportunities. ·       Recognition and reward for outstanding performance. If you are a motivated and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to \[insert contact information\]. Location(s) ----------- Amsterdam, Chicago/Aon Center, Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters   **Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes****.**