Global Food Safety & Quality Transformation Lead

Job Description
At a Glance...
We are seeking a visionary and experienced Global Enterprise Quality Management Digital Product Owner to lead our lifecycle of KraftHeinz QMS product. As a senior leader, you will define the design strategy and execution for our QMS products (multiple modules, capabilities included), ensuring that user experience (UX) and user interface (UI) excellence are at the heart of everything we build. You will collaborate closely with Operational managers, developers, vendor and other key stakeholders to shape a cohesive and innovative design vision that drives user engagement, satisfaction, and business creation.
What's on the Menu?
1. Lead Design& Build of Digital Solutions within Quality & Food Safety domain

• Lead the product design & build to deliver comprehensive Digital solutions
• Partner with regional leads, IT, business counterparts to strategize the domain, and ensure clear goals and priorities for the team
• Build, mentor, and develop a solid product design team
• Plan workload, and budget management

2. Lead and orchestrate Digital solution deployment globally

• Supervise digital solutions deployment while ensuring high user adoption levels (waterfall, agile, hybrid)

3. Lead full Software lifecycle of the solution

• Lead a backlog of the improvements, and manage accordingly the budget
• Bring clear & strong argumentation for budget allocation
• Plan & execute according to budget capabilities and operational annual plans
• Evolve the design processes within the wider perspective considering other domains to ensure proper fit to application model of KraftHeinz.
• Nurture and champion the application lifecycle management

4. Change management

• Ensure proper stakeholders communication within global functions & regions
• Identify and address any challenges or resistance related to the adoption of new technologies and processes

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• 5+ years experience in project management in big CPG / FMCG organization.
• 3+ years experience as a Digitalization Project Leader.
• Significant experience with change management practices in a global or cross-functional environment
• Proven experience in QMS software design / build and deploy like Siemens, Veeva, ETQ would be high value asset.
• Deep knowledge of Food Safety Processes and taxonomy with special focus on Quality Management System
• Advance knowledge and proved working experience in different project management methodologies (Agile / Waterfall / Hybrid). PMP certification
• High skills on planning and forecasting including Risk & mitigation management
• Cost & Budget management proficiency
• Fluent skills in project management software's (Jira, Slack, Asana, ProjectView)

This position is considered a Normal office environment with moderate travel to customer locations, stores, manufacturing facilities, etc.; offices are open workspaces Additionally, this role requires travel to KraftHeinz to EU (Amsterdam) and manufacturing facilities in US & EU.
Physical demands include but not limited to:

• Lead & drive project with full courage & self drive
• High level of communication skills with capabilities to present in front of company leadership team
• Balanced resilience and time efficiency in order to keep move forward with adjusted pace according to the context

Reports To:
Global Head of FSQ Digital and Automation
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:
$137,400.00 - $171,700.00
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)
Amsterdam, 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 [email protected] for assistance.