Manager, Digital Forensics and eDiscovery

Manager, Digital Forensics and eDiscovery page is loaded## Manager, Digital Forensics and eDiscoverylocations:
Remote Worker - Illinois, USAtime type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Todayjob requisition :
R-154907##

Job Description
** Join our Mission to Lead the Future of Snacking. Make It Uniquely Yours.
** You work with the information security team as a competent and experienced information security and compliance leader.
** How you will contribute
** As a Manager in the Digital Forensics & eDiscovery team, you will lead a high-performing team of forensic analysts, oversee complex investigations, ensure legal defensibility, and drive continuous improvement of forensic and eDiscovery processes. You will collaborate closely with Legal, HR, Compliance, Cybersecurity, and Global Security to deliver accurate, timely, and high-quality results that support the organization’s mission and risk management  this role, you will be responsible for operational leadership across the Digital Forensics and eDiscovery function.

Responsibilities include:

* Oversee the end-to-end escalation process for investigations, ensuring timely progress and appropriate prioritization.
* Make informed, critical decisions regarding case prioritization, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
* Ensure the team follows established SOP, methodology, and best practices for forensic and eDiscovery workflows.
* Monitor operational metrics, case trends, and workload to improve efficiency and responsiveness.
* Ensure compliance with all legal, regulatory, and policy requirements related to digital evidence handling, retention, and reporting.
* Implement quality-assurance processes to maintain accuracy, integrity, and defensibility of forensic examinations and eDiscovery activities.
* Maintain and enforce chain-of-custody documentation and evidence-handling standards.
* Review investigator reports and work products to ensure clarity, completeness, and audit readiness.
* Serve as a liaison between the Digital Forensics team and Legal, HR, Cybersecurity, Compliance, IT, and Global Security.
* Lead discussions on case scope, investigative needs, evidence requests, and risk assessments.
* Drive innovation by researching, evaluating, and implementing new forensic tools, scripts, automation, and technologies.
* Enhance investigative capabilities through process improvements, playbook updates, and adoption of advanced techniques.
** What extra ingredients you will bring:
*** Strong understanding of digital forensics, eDiscovery, incident response, and evidence-handling principles.
* Proven ability to manage teams, mentor technical staff, and deliver results in high-pressure situations.
* Excellent communication skills to interface effectively with executives, technical teams, and external parties.
* Ability to build trust, manage sensitive matters discreetly, and make objective, data-driven decisions.
* Experience working within global or matrixed organizations is a plus.
* Experience conducting hands-on forensic examinations of endpoints, cloud systems, or mobile devices.
* Working knowledge of tools such as X-Ways, Axiom, Cellebrite, Wireshark, Purview, Crowd Strike, Defender, or similar platforms.
* Ability to communicate findings clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
** More About This Role
**** What You Need to Know
** You will work as part of the Digital Forensics team, supporting:
* Forensic investigations
* eDiscovery and Legal Hold operations
* Evidence collection and processing
* Support for major cybersecurity investigations

You will serve as a key contributor and case lead for investigations, providing expertise, ensuring quality, and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

You will also have opportunities to grow your technical and leadership skills through internal training and certification programs.
** Qualifications
* *** Education & Experience
*** Bachelor’s degree in Information Security, Computer Science, or related field;
Master’s degree preferred but not required.
* 4-6+ years of hands-on experience conducting digital forensics, eDiscovery, incident response, or similar fields.
* 1+ years of leadership or supervisory…