Manager, SAP Analytics - Finance and Accounting

Manager, Information Technology

When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our core four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact.

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section.

Are you an IT professional ready to make an impact in a fast-paced, transformational environment? At Smithfield Foods, one of the nation's leading consumer packaged goods companies, we're seeking a Manager, Information Technology to lead initiatives that deliver innovative, business-focused technology solutions. In this role, you will drive strategies that support growth, strengthen operations, and enhance efficiency, all while fostering a culture of collaboration, creativity, and continuous improvement.

Join us and use your expertise to help shape the future of technology at Smithfield Foods while making a difference for our people, our customers, and the communities we serve.

The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

• Application Management:
  Oversee application supportability and stability, managing day-to-day support processes and serving as the single point of contact to drive process improvements, innovation, and operational maturity.
• Partnership &
  
  Collaboration:
  
  Build and sustain trusted relationships with internal and external partners, providing guidance on application transition, support strategies, and integration with business operations.
• Governance & Best Practices:
  Ensure application environments are governed by documented protocols and procedures, including change, release, problem, and incident management.
• Systems Integration:
  Partner with Integration, Plant Systems, Warehouse Management, SAP Basis, and Application Development teams to ensure systems are stable, properly interfaced, and changes are tested and released in line with business requirements.
• Communication & Coordination:
  Provide regular updates on open requests and system performance issues, coordinating resources for design, testing, and implementation while keeping stakeholders informed of progress and business impacts.
• Continuous Improvement:
  Drive process improvement through the use of metrics and automation, implement proactive monitoring practices, and identify opportunities to enhance system tools and processes.
• Incident & Issue Resolution:
  Lead application support response during outages or performance issues, coordinating proactive resolution efforts and communicating impacts and resolutions with transparency.
• Project & Resource Management:
  Apply project management discipline to prioritize work streams, allocate resources, meet timelines, and provide consistent status reporting to leadership and stakeholders.
• Strategic Planning:
  Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop annual plans that align business goals with IT application support functions, ensuring sustainable integration of applications across portfolios.
• Leadership:
  Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.

• Education & Experience:
  
  Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Computer Information Systems, Management Information…