Strategic IT Delivery Leader – Cross‑Functional Impact

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package available

Job summary

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Senior IT Delivery Manager to partner with business leaders for Order to Cash processes. You will oversee technology delivery, manage a portfolio of initiatives, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget IT solutions that drive value.

The role reports to senior leadership and requires strong collaboration across regions. Expect 8+ years of experience, with PMO and governance expertise, and the ability to travel up to 25% for international or

Qualifications

• 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.
• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development or project leadership required.
• 5+ years of experience in an IT project leadership role with emphasis on IT governance and PMO frameworks and Digital Manufacturing experience, required.
• Ability to lead and manage under ambiguity, prioritize IT projects based on business value, and apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a matrixed organization and influence across departments and reporting lines.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively engage peers and executive leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to drive operational excellence, facilitate organizational change, and promote continuous improvement.
• Energized by the opportunity to travel up to 25% of the time, with overnight stays.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication skills

Change management

Teamwork

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree (preferred)

Tools

PMO frameworks

Digital Manufacturing

Job description

Smithfield Foods is seeking a Senior IT Delivery Manager to partner with business leaders for Order to Cash processes. You will oversee technology delivery, manage a portfolio of initiatives, and guide cross-functional teams to ensure on-time, on-budget IT solutions that drive value.

The role reports to senior leadership and requires strong collaboration across regions. Expect 8+ years of experience, with PMO and governance expertise, and the ability to travel up to 25% for international or