Senior IT Delivery Manager - Digital Manufacturing

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 163,000; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods in Virginia is seeking a senior IT Project Leader to align technology with business strategy across units. You will drive governance, advise on risks and opportunities, and lead cross-functional initiatives to deliver value and optimize operations.

The role requires 5+ years in IT project leadership, strong analytical capabilities, and excellent communication with executive leadership. Travel up to 25% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree + 8+ years relevant experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Master's degree plus 6+ years relevant experience considered qualified.
• 2+ years of demonstrated leadership in teams or projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the strategic linkage between business units and IT, engaging at all levels to align technology solutions with business needs.
• Drive decisions, set priorities, and communicate project status across the organization.
• Proactively share insights on technology risks, opportunities, and innovations to improve efficiency.
• Define and influence strategic initiatives and long-term plans that drive value.
• Own and manage planning and execution of business changes enabled through technology.
• Partner with program managers and IT delivery teams to ensure timely feature and project execution.
• Shape the strategy for integrating systems across regions or functional areas.
• Lead business process and technology innovation initiatives.
• Guide research, support pilots, evaluate emerging technologies, and communicate recommendations.
• Drives a positive employee experience through leadership and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Change leadership

Stakeholder management

Travel readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Job description

Have a seat at our table. 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 VALUE YOU'LL BRING:

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

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

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.

• 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: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

WHAT WE'RE SEEKING:

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 and 8+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Candidates with a job relevant Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 6+ years' of relevant experience will be considered qualified.

• Leadership Experience: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership required.

• IT Project Leadership: 5+ years of experience in an IT project leadership role with emphasis on IT governance and PMO frameworks and Digital Manufacturing experience, required.

• 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: Energized by the opportunity to travel up to 25% of the time, with overnight stays.

The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 - $162,500 annually.

Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of thesalary or hourly wagethe company reasonably expects to pay for a positionat the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate's qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here.

Relocation Package AvailableYes

EEO Information

Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law.

If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595.