Strategic IT Lead, Food Safety & Traceability

United Natural Foods, Inc.; Providence (RI); Remote; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

401(k)

Job summary

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, IT Solutions - Safety & Asset Protection to lead the technology portfolio for food safety, recalls, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Safety, Quality, Compliance, and Supply Chain leaders to define strategy and drive digital transformation while delivering secure, compliant solutions that support critical operations. Responsibilities include steering the technology roadmap, governing project delivery, and aligning

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Certifications such as PMP, Agile, SAFe, or ITIL are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead the technology strategy and roadmap for food safety, product recall, and traceability across the enterprise.
• Partner with Safety, Quality, Supply Chain, and Regulatory Affairs to ensure compliance reporting and risk management.
• Drive implementation and continuous improvement of technology solutions for recalls, traceability, audits, and corrective actions.
• Ensure systems enable rapid identification, investigation, containment, and reporting of product quality and safety events.
• Provide leadership for applications, integrations, reporting, and data solutions supporting Safety and Asset Protection functions.

Skills

Leadership

Strategy

Portfolio mgmt

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree

MBA preferred

Tools

PMP certification

Agile

SAFe

ITIL

Job description

United Natural Foods, Inc. seeks a Senior Manager, IT Solutions - Safety & Asset Protection to lead the technology portfolio for food safety, recalls, traceability, and regulatory compliance.

The role partners with Safety, Quality, Compliance, and Supply Chain leaders to define strategy and drive digital transformation while delivering secure, compliant solutions that support critical operations. Responsibilities include steering the technology roadmap, governing project delivery, and aligning