Senior Manager, IT – Manufacturing Capabilities

Job Description Job Summary The Senior Manager, IT – Manufacturing leads end-to-end delivery of technology programs and projects that enable and optimize manufacturing operations within the global Production Execution Capability. This role partners closely with Plant Operations, and IT product/service teams to deliver scalable, compliant solutions across manufacturing sites. The position is accountable for project governance, project delivery performance (scope/schedule/cost), vendor execution, and successful adoption of solutions under manufacturing capabilities as well as being a full stack application owner. This role requires exceptional leadership and communication, with a focus on enhancing/improving project & service delivery, operational excellence and reliability, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance. Key Responsibilities Own delivery of manufacturing projects from initiation through Hypercare, ensuring on-time, on-budget execution and measurable business outcomes. Establish and lead project governance: charters, stage gates, risk/issue management, decision logs, and steering committee cadence. Drive integrated plans across IT, OT/automation, process engineering, validation, cybersecurity, and vendors; manage interdependencies across sites and systems. Ensure strong change management and readiness planning (training, SOP updates, cutover, support model) to drive adoption at the shop floor. Coordinate solution design with enterprise architecture and manufacturing standards to ensure repeatability across plants and alignment to roadmaps. Maintain appropriate documentation, testing evidence, and operational handover artifacts. Build project estimates and budgets, manage forecasts, PO spend, and benefits tracking. Develop and mentor project managers and delivery leads, promote standard delivery practices and continuous improvement. Serve as a trusted IT partner to plant leadership, communicate status, risks, and tradeoffs clearly to technical and non-technical audiences. Align global and site stakeholders on priorities, sequencing, and operational impacts. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or related field. Minimum 8 years of experience in IT, with at least 4 years in project delivery role and/or Application Management Demonstrated experience delivering solutions in manufacturing environments (discrete, process, or regulated manufacturing). Strong knowledge of manufacturing systems and integration patterns (including integration to shop floor and integration to ERP. Proven track record managing complex cross-functional stakeholders, vendors, and multi-site deployments. Expertise in project delivery methods (waterfall/hybrid/agile), governance, resource and financial management. Proven experience in a global manufacturing environment with on premise and cloud environments Working Conditions / Travel Ability to travel to manufacturing sites as needed (typically 20–30%, depending on project phase). Occasional off-hours support during cutovers or critical production windows and incidents What We Offer Competitive salary and benefits package. Opportunity to work with a leading food and beverage company. Collaborative, agile and dynamic work environment. Professional development opportunities. Recognition and reward for outstanding performance. If you are a motivated and experienced IT professional looking for a new challenge, please submit your application, including your resume and cover letter, to [insert contact information]. Location(s) Amsterdam Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.

Leads the end-to-end delivery of technology programs to optimize global manufacturing operations and serves as a full stack application owner. Accountable for project governance, vendor execution, and ensuring cybersecurity compliance and operational reliability across sites.

Requires a Bachelor's degree in IT or Computer Science with at least 8 years of IT experience, including 4 years in project delivery or application management. Must have a proven track record of delivering solutions in regulated manufacturing environments and managing complex cross-functional stakeholders.

• Competitive salary and benefits package • Professional development opportunities • Recognition and reward for outstanding performance

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• Project Governance
• Manufacturing Systems
• IT Project Delivery
• Application Management
• Vendor Management
• Change Management
• Cybersecurity Compliance
• ERP Integration
• Agile Methodology
• Waterfall Methodology
• Financial Management
• Stakeholder Management
• Operational Excellence
• Cloud Environments
• On-premise Systems
• Solution Design

• Technology
• Manufacturing
• Management & Leadership
• Food & Beverage
• Engineering

Minimum education

Bachelor’s degree

Minimum experience

10+ years

Apply by

Sep 19, 2026

Posting language

English

Working hours

40 hours per week

Seniority

Not Applicable