Director, IT Application Delivery - HR, Legal, Audit & Communication

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

As the Director of Application Delivery - HR, Legal, Audit & Comms, 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.

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

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for solutioning and supporting applications across various functional groups.
• Partner with IT leadership to ensure strategic alignment and seamless execution of cross-functional projects and support efforts.
• Serve as the escalation point for technical issues within assigned areas.
• Champion IT innovation, delivering transformative solutions that enhance business performance.
• Oversee the design, development, configuration, and coding of applications, ensuring technical excellence.
• Ensure risk management and control execution are embedded throughout the development lifecycle.
• Communicate decisions, priorities, and project updates to stakeholders at all levels.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology for business value creation and cost reduction.
• Drive technology and process innovation across the global organization, ensuring continuity and scalability.
• Develop strategic initiatives that are forward-thinking and deliver measurable value to the business.
• Manage relationships and projects across internal teams, vendors, and third-party providers.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement within the IT organization.
• Manage strategic vendor partnerships and contracts in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing.

Benefits

• Relocation Package Available

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Social Assistance
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees