Senior Manager of Digital Strategy

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 146,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Nestlé IT & Digital Americas is the digital arm for the world’s largest food and beverage company, driving data, analytics, and innovative technology to deliver transformative solutions and business resiliency across Nestlé brands. We’re leaders committed to delivering results and value, with a 150-year legacy and a global team of 270,000+.

As Sr. Manager of Digital Strategy, you’ll lead Nestlé USA’s enterprise digital strategy, translating vision into actionable plans and ensuring alignment

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Information Technology, or related field.
• 9+ years of experience in strategy, digital transformation, consulting, and/or program leadership within a matrixed organization.
• Master’s or advanced degree in business, technology, or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps aligned to business and functional goals, and continuously assess internal progress and external trends to refine direction
• Drive cross-functional transformation by challenging legacy workflows reimagining future ways of working, and identifying opportunities where AI, automation, and digital capabilities can fundamentally improve how work gets done across Nestlé USA
• Coordinate across key digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment, momentum, and follow-through. Track progress, risks, and dependencies, and drive resolution of key issues to maintain delivery against priorities
• Develop executive-ready materials, including narratives, updates, and strategic recommendations, ensuring leadership forums are focused and actionable
• Partner across business functions to ensure digital strategy is embedded into business processes and prioritization
• Define and track success metrics for strategic initiatives and generate insights to inform leadership decisions and support business case development and value realization tracking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business, Strategy, Information Technology, or related field

Master’s or advanced degree in business, technology, or related field is preferred

Job description

As the digital arm for the world's largest food and beverage company, Nestlé IT & Digital Americas harnesses the power of data, analytics, and innovative technology to deliver transformative solutions and business resiliency for Nestlé businesses and iconic brands from Purina® to Nescafé®. We’re innovators, strategic collaborators, value multipliers, and digital business leaders committed to delivering results that create meaningful experiences and drive value, enabling Nestlé to win in the marketplace. By joining, you become part of a 150-year legacy and a global team of 270,000+. We invest in our people—their growth, development, and sense of belonging. This shared unity and purpose is what motivates individuals to join, stay, and advance their careers within Nestlé.

This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

Position Summary

As Sr. Manager of Digital Strategy, you’ll lead the development and execution of Nestlé USA’s enterprise digital strategy, collaborating with the Director to translate vision into actionable plans. You’ll operate at the center of strategy and execution, acting as a key integrator across initiatives, functions, and leadership priorities. Come prepared to drive strategic planning, orchestrate cross-functional efforts, and ensure alignment between digital investments and business outcomes.

• Translate strategy into clear, actionable roadmaps aligned to business and functional goals, and continuously assess internal progress and external trends to refine direction
• Drive cross-functional transformation by challenging legacy workflows reimagining future ways of working, and identifying opportunities where AI, automation, and digital capabilities can fundamentally improve how work gets done across Nestlé USA
• Coordinate across key digital transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment, momentum, and follow-through. Track progress, risks, and dependencies, and drive resolution of key issues to maintain delivery against priorities
• Develop executive-ready materials, including narratives, updates, and strategic recommendations, ensuring leadership forums are focused and actionable
• Partner across business functions to ensure digital strategy is embedded into business processes and prioritization
• Define and track success metrics for strategic initiatives and generate insights to inform leadership decisions and support business case development and value realization tracking

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Strategy, Information Technology, or related field
• 9+ years of experience in strategy, digital transformation, consulting, and/or program leadership within a matrixed organization

Other

• Master’s or advanced degree in business, technology, or related field is preferred
• Experience in digital strategy, AI, or data-driven transformation programs is preferred
• Experience in Consumer Product Goods (CPG) and/or a similarly complex industry is preferred

The approximate pay range for this position is $146,260.00 to $200,070.00. Please note that the pay range provided is a good faith estimate for the position at the time of posting. Final compensation may vary based on factors including but not limited to background, knowledge, skills, and abilities as well as geographic location of the position. Nestlé offers performance-based incentives and a competitive total rewards package, which includes a 401k with Company match, healthcare coverage and a broad range of other benefits. Incentives and/or benefit packages may vary depending on the position. Learn more at About Us | Making an Impact | Nestle Careers (nestlejobs.com).

It is our business imperative to remain a very inclusive workplace.

To our veterans and separated service members, you’re at the forefront of our minds as we recruit top talent to join Nestlé. The skills you’ve gained while serving our country, such as flexibility, agility, and leadership, are much like the skills that will make you successful in this role. In addition, with our commitment to an inclusive work environment, we recognize the exceptional engagement and innovation displayed by individuals with disabilities. Nestlé seeks such skilled and qualified individuals to share our mission where you’ll join a cohort of others who have chosen to call Nestlé home.

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This position is not eligible for Visa Sponsorship.

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Job Requisition: 413627

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