Technical Program Manager

Kraft Heinz; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 112,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision insurance

7% 401(k) matching

BRGs for diversity and inclusion

Annual discretionary bonus opportunity

Wellbeing programs

Job summary

Kraft Heinz is seeking a Technical Program Manager to drive complex enterprise programs from discovery to value realization in Chicago. You will translate business goals into technical roadmaps, coordinate across functions and geographies, and manage budgets and vendors.

You will lead design reviews, ensure adherence to architecture, security and compliance, and report progress to senior leadership. The role emphasizes broad stakeholder engagement and delivering measurable outcomes.

Qualifications

• Years of experience leading complex technology programs or digital transformations.
• Experience delivering enterprise-scale software, cloud, data, AI, or digital product initiatives.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.
• Strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile delivery, architecture principles, and platform ecosystems.
• Experience with GenAI, advanced analytics, data platforms, or machine learning solutions.
• Experience managing external system integrators and technology vendors.
• Experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise governance processes.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.

Responsibilities

• Support role on complex enterprise programs spanning multiple business functions, geographies, and technology domains.
• Translate business goals into executable technical roadmaps and delivery strategies.
• Drive prioritization decisions, sequencing, funding discussions, and value realization planning.
• Assist with delivery planning from discovery through deployment and value realization.
• Establish and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to validate solution approaches and technical feasibility.
• Lead technical design reviews and execution planning, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Build partnerships with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and technology teams, and communicate program status, risks, decisions, and value delivery to senior leadership.
• Manage program budgets, vendor engagements, and investment plans.
• Establish KPIs, success criteria, and outcome measurement frameworks.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

SDLC & Agile

Enterprise program management

GenAI / AI / ML knowledge

Executive stakeholder management

Job description

Job Description

Job ID: R-106522

Date posted: 09/10/2026

Team: Application Development & Support

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits* and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Technical Program Manager at a glance...

• Support role on complex enterprise programs spanning multiple business functions, geographies, and technology domains.
• Translate business goals into executable technical roadmaps and delivery strategies.
• Drive prioritization decisions, sequencing, funding discussions, and value realization planning.
• Assist with delivery planning from discovery through deployment and value realization.
• Establish and manage program plans, milestones, dependencies, risks, assumptions, and resource requirements.
• Partner with engineering and architecture teams to validate solution approaches and technical feasibility.
• Lead technical design reviews and execution planning, and ensure alignment with enterprise architecture, security, compliance, and operational requirements.
• Build partnerships with executive sponsors, functional leaders, and technology teams, and communicate program status, risks, decisions, and value delivery to senior leadership.
• Manage program budgets, vendor engagements, and investment plans.
• Establish KPIs, success criteria, and outcome measurement frameworks.

• I have years of experience leading complex technology programs or digital transformations.
• I have experience delivering enterprise-scale software, cloud, data, AI, ordigital product initiatives.
• I have a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams in matrixed organizations.
• I have a strong understanding of software development lifecycle, agile delivery, architecture principles, and platform ecosystems.
• I have experience with GenAI, advanced analytics, data platforms, or machine learning solutions.
• I have experience managing external system integrators and technology vendors.
• I have experience managing executive stakeholders and enterprise governance processes.
• I have excellent communication, facilitation, and influence skills.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

We hope to find you a seat at our table!

Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$89,800.00 - $112,200.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors.

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments
• Social - Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training
• Emotional – Employee Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs
• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s): Chicago/Aon Center

Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact [e-mail] for assistance.