Senior Manager, Information Technology - Web Applications & SAP Development

Position Summary

As a Senior Manager, Information Technology at Smithfield Foods, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise IT applications, systems, and integrations. This includes oversight of web application platforms and SAP development capabilities, including ABAP-based solutions and related technical delivery. You will set direction for IT support and delivery teams, ensuring the stability, scalability, and performance of business‑critical technologies. You will partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and IT teams to drive alignment between technology initiatives and organizational objectives, while fostering innovation, governance, and continuous improvement across the IT landscape.

The role also supports evolving modernization efforts across SAP and digital application environments.

• Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for IT application support, integrations, and systems management to align with business priorities.
• Oversee governance processes, including change, release, incident, and problem management, ensuring compliance with established protocols and industry standards.
• Lead multiple IT teams supporting enterprise applications, SAP environments, integrations, and plant/warehouse systems, ensuring seamless operations across business functions.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business and IT leadership, building partnerships that enable informed decision‑making and sustainable technology solutions.
• Drive innovation through the adoption of automation, proactive monitoring, and emerging best practices to improve efficiency and reduce risk.
• Direct project portfolios and resource planning to balance capacity, deliver high‑quality outcomes, and meet timelines across complex initiatives.
• Provide regular updates to executive leadership on IT performance, risks, and progress toward strategic objectives.
• Drive a positive employee experience through leadership, employee development, and coaching.

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or a related field, and eight or more years of progressive IT experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two or more years of demonstrated experience in team management, development, or project leadership.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise applications, SAP environments, integration tools, and IT operations; ability to oversee both functional and technical domains.
• Familiarity with web application architectures, SAP ABAP development, Fiori/UI5, and custom code lifecycle practices (beneficial).
• Strong understanding of how IT enables business outcomes, with experience aligning strategy to organizational objectives.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders and cross‑functional partners.
• Proven ability to lead organizations through change, driving adoption of best practices and new technologies while maintaining operational stability.
• Experience managing large‑scale IT projects and portfolios, balancing competing priorities, resources, and timelines.
• Respectful, approachable, and collaborative leadership style that inspires teams and promotes a high‑performing culture.

$120,000 - $162,500 annually.

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