Global IT Manufacturing Programs Lead

Relha LLC; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager, IT - Manufacturing Capabilities to lead end-to-end technology programs enabling manufacturing operations across sites. You will partner with Plant Operations and IT teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions and govern project delivery globally.

The role emphasizes leadership, cybersecurity compliance, change management, and cross-site coordination, with travel to manufacturing sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of IT experience, with at least 4 years in a project delivery role and/or Application Management.
• Experience delivering solutions in manufacturing environments (discrete, process, or regulated manufacturing).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and integration patterns (including shop floor and ERP integration).
• Proven track record managing complex cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and multi-site deployments.
• Expertise in project delivery methods (waterfall/hybrid/agile), governance, resource and financial management.
• Proven experience in a global manufacturing environment with on premise and cloud environments.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of manufacturing projects from initiation through Hypercare, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and measurable business outcomes.
• Establish and lead project governance: charters, stage gates, risk/issue management, decision logs, and steering committee cadence.
• Drive integrated plans across IT, OT/automation, process engineering, validation, cybersecurity, and vendors; manage interdependencies across sites and systems.
• Ensure strong change management and readiness planning (training, SOP updates, cutover, support model) to drive adoption at the shop floor.
• Coordinate solution design with enterprise architecture and manufacturing standards to ensure repeatability across plants and alignment to roadmaps.
• Maintain appropriate documentation, testing evidence, and operational handover artifacts.
• Build project estimates and budgets, manage forecasts, PO spend, and benefits tracking.
• Develop and mentor project managers and delivery leads, promote standard delivery practices and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted IT partner to plant leadership, communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Align global and site stakeholders on priorities, sequencing, and operational impacts.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field

Job description

Kraft Heinz in Chicago is seeking a Senior Manager, IT - Manufacturing Capabilities to lead end-to-end technology programs enabling manufacturing operations across sites. You will partner with Plant Operations and IT teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions and govern project delivery globally.

The role emphasizes leadership, cybersecurity compliance, change management, and cross-site coordination, with travel to manufacturing sites as needed.