Senior IT Delivery Manager

Senior IT Delivery Manager

As the Senior IT Delivery Manager, you will partner with business leaders to oversee technology delivery and support for the Order‑to‑Cash business processes. You will lead a cross‑functional team and manage project portfolios, budgets, and technology life cycles to ensure solutions drive measurable business value and are sustained effectively.

• Business Partnership:
  Serve as the strategic linkage between business units and IT—engaging at all levels, including executive leadership, to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Decision & Priority Leadership:
  Drive decisions, set priorities, and communicate project status and business‑unit requests across all appropriate levels of the organization.
• Technology Advisory:
  Proactively share insights on technology risks, opportunities, and innovations to strengthen competitive advantage and improve operational efficiency.
• Strategic Planning:
  Define and influence strategic initiatives and long‑term plans that drive significant value and prepare business units for future needs.
• Change Enablement:
  Own and manage the planning and execution of business changes enabled through technology, ensuring adoption and alignment with business objectives.
• Delivery Alignment:
  Partner with program managers and IT delivery teams to ensure timely feature and project execution that meets business expectations.
• Systems Integration Strategy:
  Shape the strategy for integrating and combining systems by aligning technology decisions with business strategy across regions or functional areas.
• Innovation Leadership:
  Lead business process and technology innovation initiatives and manage a portfolio of services that enable competitive advantage for the business.
• Research & Solution Evaluation:
  Guide research, support pilots, evaluate emerging technologies, and communicate solution recommendations that meet future business requirements.
• Leadership:
  Drive a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four‑year college or university and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Master’s degree with 6+ years of relevant experience is considered qualified.
• Leadership
  
  Experience:
  
  2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership.
• IT Project Leadership: 5+ years of experience in an IT project leadership role with emphasis on IT governance, PMO frameworks and Digital Manufacturing experience.
• Strategic & Analytical Capability:
  Ability to lead and manage under ambiguity, prioritize IT projects based on business value, and apply strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Cross‑Functional
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and influence across departments and reporting lines.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage peers and executive leadership.
• Change & Process Leadership:
  Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, facilitate organizational change, and promote continuous improvement.
• Teamwork & Culture Fit:
  Ability to work well with others in a fast‑paced, dynamic environment and consistently demonstrate respect, approachability, and strong relationship‑building skills.
• Travel:
  Up to 25% of the time, with overnight stays.

Pay range: $120,000 – $162,500 annually. The position offers a comprehensive total rewards package that includes medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.

Smithfield Foods provides a robust benefits program and offers resources to support employee well‑being. Training, professional development, and tuition assistance programs are available.

EEO Statement:
Smithfield is an equal‑opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment under applicable laws.