Sr. IT Programs Manager

From a small family business to a multi‑billion‑dollar global company, Sonoco has been changing the face of products and packaging since 1899 — all while keeping the heart of “People Build Businesses” alive.

Since 1989, Thermo Safe has been driven by a singular purpose: protecting the integrity of products that protect people.

We’re a global team of thinkers, builders, and doers—passionate about advancing thermal science and redefining what’s possible in sustainable, temperature assurance packaging technology. From our labs to our manufacturing floors, and every function in between, Thermo Safe team members collaborate to design, produce, and deliver solutions that keep critical medicines safe across the globe.

Here, curiosity drives progress. Collaboration fuels innovation. And every person’s work connects directly to the patients and communities we serve. Because at Thermo Safe, every degree—and every person—matters.

Our culture values curiosity, accountability, and collaboration—empowering individuals to innovate, improve, and make real‑world impact. Whether you work in a lab, on a production line, or behind a spreadsheet, your ideas help move science, sustainability, and patient care forward.

The Senior IT Program Manager is responsible for planning, coordinating, and driving execution across Thermo Safe’s most critical IT initiatives. This role ensures complex, cross‑functional technology programs are delivered predictably, transparently, and with minimal disruption during Thermo Safe’s transition to a fully independent operating model. The role focuses on execution excellence, aligning internal teams and external partners to deliver outcomes on time and with high quality.

This role enables Thermo Safe’s technology organization to move quickly while maintaining clarity, coordination, and control. By focusing on execution and alignment, the Senior IT Program Manager allows technical leaders to focus on strategy and solutions while ensuring delivery remains predictable and well‑managed.

• Lead multiple concurrent IT initiatives across applications, infrastructure, security, and manufacturing systems
• Develop and maintain integrated program plans, milestones, and dependencies
• Ensure consistent delivery practices and disciplined execution across teams

• Provide clear, concise status reporting for IT leadership and business stakeholders
• Facilitate cross‑functional alignment and decision‑making
• Proactively surface risks, issues, and dependencies with recommended actions

• Coordinate delivery activities across internal teams and external service providers
• Ensure work is aligned across vendors without overlap, gaps, or miscommunication
• Track commitments and follow‑through against agreed plans

• Serve as Scrum Master and Agile coach for technical teams as appropriate
• Support structured change management and controlled release processes
• Promote continuous improvement in delivery methods and team collaboration

• Support change governance processes to ensure stability during system and infrastructure changes
• Help teams balance delivery speed with operational reliability

This is a Hybrid role with in‑office attendance at our Arlington Heights, IL location. Remote option may be considered for a strong fit candidate, depending on experience.

• 8+ years of experience in IT project or program management
• Demonstrated success delivering complex, multi‑workstream technology initiatives
• Strong experience working in Agile and hybrid delivery environments
• Proven ability to communicate effectively with both technical teams and executive stakeholders
• Experience coordinating work across multiple vendors and internal teams

• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent
• Certified Scrum Master (CSM) or equivalent
• Associate’s degree or higher in Business, Technology, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Compensation:

The annual base salary range…