Senior Data Fabric & Operations Delivery Lead

Nestlé S.A.; Arlington, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k with company match

Healthcare coverage

Performance-based incentives

Job summary

Nestlé S.A. in Arlington, VA seeks a Sr. Manager Data Fabric of Operations to lead end-to-end data initiatives across Supply Chain, Technical & Production, and Procurement.

You will design and operationalize a data-enablement process, oversee staffing pods, manage project financials, and ensure agile delivery with strong governance and measurable outcomes. The role requires 9+ years in large-scale programs, 5+ years in agile delivery, and collaboration with Finance and senior stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Information Systems, Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• 9+ years of experience in large-scale program delivery, data/technology initiatives, or product/delivery leadership roles.
• 7+ years of experience managing complex, cross-functional programs and stakeholder ecosystems.
• 5+ years of experience driving agile delivery, portfolio management, and value realization across enterprise initiatives.
• 5+ years of experience enforcing governance, standards, and delivery best practices with measurable business outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery lifecycle for data initiatives from requirements through execution and value realization.
• Spearhead the design and operationalization of a new data-enablement process across evolving areas.
• Align delivery priorities with IT/Digital and Operations objectives across Supply Chain, T&P, and Procurement.
• Partner with Finance on budgeting, cost optimization, and value tracking.
• Oversee vendors and dynamic staffing pods, balancing capacity, cost, and outcomes.
• Drive agile delivery practices and portfolio alignment for speed and quality.
• Enforce delivery governance, standards, and KPIs tied to operational outcomes.

Skills

Leadership

Agile delivery

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Governance & KPIs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Information Systems/CS/Engineering

MBA or advanced degree (preferred)

Job description

Nestlé S.A. in Arlington, VA seeks a Sr. Manager Data Fabric of Operations to lead end-to-end data initiatives across Supply Chain, Technical & Production, and Procurement.

You will design and operationalize a data-enablement process, oversee staffing pods, manage project financials, and ensure agile delivery with strong governance and measurable outcomes. The role requires 9+ years in large-scale programs, 5+ years in agile delivery, and collaboration with Finance and senior stakeholders.