Senior Manager IT (Financial Planning/Analytics)

Tyson Foods, Inc.; Springdale (AR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plans

Health benefits

Job summary

Tyson Foods, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, Information Technology to lead a multifaceted IT organization, directing delivery of robust, scalable systems that support business goals.

You will collaborate with senior leaders to set IT strategy, drive innovation, and ensure security and reliability across operations. You will manage multiple agile teams, mentor leaders, and optimize budgets while aligning IT initiatives with Tyson’s strategic priorities.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of IT management or related experience.
• Proven ability to lead and motivate multidisciplinary teams.
• Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field preferred.
• Any relevant IT Certification.

Responsibilities

• Agile Execution: Facilitate scrum practices focusing on technical delivery.
• Broader Oversight: Manage a large team or multiple small teams, providing guidance and support.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership: Define IT strategy and roadmaps aligned with business priorities.
• Culture Driver: Foster a positive and innovative IT culture aligned with organizational values.
• Drive Strategic IT Initiatives: Lead strategic IT initiatives with measurable impact.
• Lead and Develop Teams: Guide multiple IT teams across specialties.
• Manage Stakeholder and Vendor Relationships: Ensure effective communication with stakeholders and vendors.
• Mentorship & Development: Mentor team leads and managers on advanced techniques.
• Operations Excellence: Drive improvements and optimize budgets and resources.
• Oversee Complex Projects: Ensure timely delivery and quality across large programs.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Project Management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in IT/CS or related field

Job description

The Senior Manager, Information Technology will lead a dynamic team of IT professionals of various disciplines to support the company's technological infrastructure and strategic IT initiatives and ensure the delivery of high-quality IT solutions that support business objectives. This role oversees the planning, implementation, and maintenance of the company's IT systems and ensures they align with business goals. The Senior Manager of IT will work closely with senior leadership to drive innovation, improve efficiency, and ensure the security and reliability of IT operations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Agile Execution: Facilitate scrum practices focusing on technical delivery, ensuring that products are built on robust, scalable models.
• Broader Oversight: Manage a large team or multiple small teams, providing guidance and support to ensure operational success.
• Collaborate with Senior Leadership: Collaborate with senior leadership to define IT strategy and roadmaps, aligning technological initiatives with business priorities.
• Culture Driver: Foster a positive and innovative IT culture that aligns with organizational values, promotes continuous learning, and encourages collaboration across teams and departments.
• Drive Strategic IT Initiatives: Drive the implementation of strategic IT initiatives aligned with organizational goals, ensuring impactful results.
• Lead and Develop Teams: Lead and develop multiple teams of IT professionals across different specialties, fostering growth and collaboration.
• Manage Stakeholder and Vendor Relationships: Manage relationships with key stakeholders and vendors, ensuring effective communication and successful partnerships.
• Mentorship & Development: Mentor team leads and managers on advanced techniques, helping them grow their technical expertise and leadership skills.
• Operations Excellence: Drive operational improvements across multiple IT teams, leverage data analytics to demonstrate effectiveness, and optimize resource allocation and budget management to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Optimize Resource Allocation and Budgeting: Optimize resource allocation and budget management across multiple teams to ensure efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee Complex Projects: Oversee complex, large-scale projects and programs, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to quality standards.
• Performance Management: Leverage the enterprise-wide performance management system to align team and individual goals with organizational objectives, mentor team leads in effective performance management practices, and ensure consistent application of performance standards across multiple teams.
• Project Guidance: Guide multiple teams in implementing complex projects, ensuring they are delivered on time and meet business requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication: Ensure frequent and effective communication with cross-functional teams and stakeholders to maintain alignment and transparency.
• Strategic Alignment: Align IT initiatives with broader business goals and strategies, ensuring technology supports long-term business objectives.
• Strategic Implementation: Ensure that IT practices are strategically implemented to support long-term business goals and objectives.
• Risk Management: Develop and oversee risk management processes for multiple IT teams, proactively addressing potential issues and implementing mitigation strategies to ensure project and operational success.
• Technical Oversight: Provide oversight on the architectural and design aspects of IT, ensuring alignment with industry standards and business needs.
• Team Member Support and Empowerment: Actively support team members by identifying and creating opportunities for skill development, cross-functional exposure, and career advancement, ensuring their success and alignment with organizational goals.
• Vendor Management: To ensure optimal service delivery, evaluate and manage relationships with IT operations vendors and service providers.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned, which align with our organization's vision, mission, and values and fall within your scope of practice.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferably in Information Technology, Computer Science, or a related field, or relevant experience.

Preferred Certification(s)

Any relevant IT Certification.

Experience

7+ years of relevant and practical experience, preferably in IT management or a related role, with a proven ability to lead and motivate teams.

Special Skills

• Leadership and Team Management: Demonstrate strong leadership and team management skills, guiding teams toward achieving goals while fostering a collaborative and productive work environment.
• Problem-Solving and Decision-Making: Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills, proactively addressing challenges and making sound decisions in high-pressure situations. Handle most operational issues autonomously, seeking upper management input primarily for strategic or high-impact decisions.
• IT Project Management: Proficient in IT project management methodologies and tools, ensuring the successful planning, execution, and delivery of technology projects.
• Communication and Interpersonal Skills: Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to clearly explain technical concepts to non-technical staff and team members, ensuring alignment and understanding across all levels.

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Benefits

• We provide our team members and their families with paid time off; 401(k) plans; affordable health, life, dental, vision and prescription drug benefits; and more.

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