Senior Manager, Information Technology - Web Applications & SAP Development

Smithfield Foods; Smithfield (VA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 162,500; Full time

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Senior Manager, Information Technology to lead the IT strategy and roadmap for enterprise applications, SAP environments, and integrations. You will partner with executives to drive modernization and governance across IT programs, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of critical systems.

You will oversee multiple IT teams, manage large projects, and drive automation while delivering value to business stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 8+ years IT experience.
• 2+ years team or project leadership.
• Broad knowledge of enterprise applications and SAP.
• Strong business-IT alignment skills.
• Excellent communication with executive stakeholders.
• Change leadership and governance experience.
• Experience managing large IT projects and portfolios.
• Collaborative leadership with positive culture.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute the vision, strategy, and roadmap for IT applications, integrations, and systems.
• Oversee governance including change, release, incident and problem management.
• Lead teams supporting enterprise applications, SAP environments, integrations, and plant/warehouse systems.
• Partner with executive leadership to align technology initiatives with business goals.
• Drive automation, proactive monitoring, and best practices to reduce risk.
• Direct project portfolios and resource planning to meet timelines.
• Provide regular IT performance updates to executives on risks and progress.
• Develop and coach IT staff to foster high performance.

Skills

Strategic IT Leadership

Business Acumen

Communication & Influence

Change Leadership

Project & Portfolio Management

Team & Culture Fit

SAP Environments

Integration Tools

Web App Architectures

Education

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

Job description

Senior Manager, Information Technology

Position Overview:

As a Senior Manager, Information Technology at Smithfield Foods, you will provide strategic leadership and oversight of enterprise IT applications, systems, and integrations. You will define the vision and roadmap for IT application support, integrations, and system management, ensuring stability, scalability, and performance of critical technologies. You will partner with executive leadership, business stakeholders, and IT teams to align technology initiatives with organizational objectives, foster innovation, governance, and continuous improvement, and support modernization across SAP and digital application environments.

Key Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, Business, or related field and 8+ years of progressive IT experience, or equivalent combination.
• Strategic IT Leadership: 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management or project leadership.
• Technical Expertise: Broad knowledge of enterprise applications, SAP environments, integration tools, and IT operations; familiarity with web application architectures, SAP ABAP, Fiori/UI5, and custom code lifecycle practices is beneficial.
• Business Acumen: Strong understanding of how IT enables business outcomes, with experience aligning technology strategies to organizational objectives.
• Communication & Influence: Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to engage and influence executive stakeholders.
• Change Leadership: Proven ability to lead organizations through change, driving adoption of best practices and new technologies.
• Project & Portfolio Management: Experience managing large‑scale IT projects and portfolios, balancing competing priorities, resources, and timelines.
• Team & Culture Fit: Respectful, approachable, collaborative leader with ability to inspire teams and promote a positive, high‑performing culture.

Compensation and Benefits

The expected pay range for this position is $120,000 – $162,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides a comprehensive total rewards package that includes base pay, variable incentives, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, retirement, and wellness programs.

Relocation Package: Available.

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 veteran status, status as a disabled individual, or any other protected 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.