Director, IT Application Delivery - Finance & Accounting

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. As the Director of Application Delivery, you will serve as an innovative thought leader and trusted advisor within Smithfield. In this role, you will lead the delivery and support of technology solutions across the business, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and driving impactful outcomes. You will collaborate with business leaders, vendor partners, and cross-functional IT teams to coordinate and execute initiatives effectively. Success in this role depends on your ability to foster strong partnerships and promote teamwork across internal and external stakeholders.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and 10+ years of experience in IT; or equivalent combination of education and experience, required.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development is required.
• Experience with different SDLC and technology change management models/practices.
• Ability to work with vendors and corporate partners on delivery execution and providing cost effective solutions.
• Extensive experience partnering with all levels of the organization.
• Solid analytical skills, experience solving practical issues and engaging cross functional teams of multiple process partners to gain consensus.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with the ability to effectively communicate with peers and executive leadership.
• Strong leadership and management skills that align with the Smithfield culture. Specific skills include facilitating change, driving operational excellence, and striving for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work well with others in fast paced, dynamic environment.
• Ability to be respectful, approachable and team oriented while building strong working relationships and a positive work.

Nice To Haves

• Broad business applications experience, preferably in the Consumer Products, Food Manufacturing and /or Agribusiness, preferred.
• In depth experience in SAP and/or JD Edwards.

Responsibilities

• Technical Leadership – Provide technical leadership for solutioning and supporting applications across various functional groups.
• Strategic Alignment – Partner with IT leadership to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution of cross-functional projects and support efforts.
• Issue Escalation – Serve as the escalation point for technical issues within assigned areas.
• Innovation Delivery – Champion IT innovation, delivering transformative solutions that enhance business performance.
• Application Oversight – Oversee the design, development, configuration, and coding of applications, ensuring technical excellence.
• Risk Management – Ensure risk management and control execution are embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Stakeholder Communication – Communicate decisions, priorities, and project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Opportunity Identification – Identify opportunities to leverage technology for business value creation and cost reduction.
• Process Innovation – Drive technology and process innovation across the global organization, ensuring continuity and scalability.
• Strategic Planning – Develop strategic initiatives that are forward-thinking and deliver measurable value to the business.
• Relationship Management – Manage relationships and projects across internal teams, vendors, and third-party providers.
• Continuous Improvement – Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the IT organization.
• Vendor Oversight – Manage strategic vendor partnerships and contracts in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing.
• Provides leadership and guidance to the IT Technical Applications teams.
• Ensure ongoing employee development by providing growth objectives and a formalized employee development plan that aligns Smithfield’s goals with the employee’s goals.
• Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Benefits

• Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers.
• Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more.
• Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning and various certificate programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high-potential talent.
• For those looking to build specialized skills, we offer apprenticeship programs that combine hands-on experience with focused learning.
• We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children.
• Smithfield’s Education Reimbursement Program provides financial reimbursement to team members who want to further their formal education by obtaining a GED/High School Equivalency (HSE) Diploma or by pursuing an academic degree at an accredited college or university that is not a Guild learning partner.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director