MANAGER, DIGITAL ENABLEMENT (HYBRID-CHARLOTTE, NC)

Compass Group•Charlotte, NC

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are the industry leader in procurement and supply chain solutions. We are the subsidiary to the 6th largest company in the world (Compass Group PLC), yet Foodbuy has the feel of a small entrepreneurial Company. We pride ourselves on our ability to source and provide a variety of products and services that help our customers more easily, and cost effectively, run their businesses. We work with clients in the Hospitality, Restaurant, Healthcare, Education, Entertainment, and Gaming industries, and of course we support Compass Group-- which is the world’s largest contract food and support services provider. We care about our associates, our clients, and our community. We think big, encourage innovation and debate, and seek out game changers. Our benefits and PTO offerings are strong. Our compensation packages are competitive. And we are constantly growing, and we want our associates’ careers to grow along with us. We have an open and modern work environment, believe in flexibility, and promote a collaborative open door environment. Additionally, we follow a value system called People FIRST, which stands for Flexibility, Inclusion, Results, Sustainability and Transparency. People FIRST is the foundation for everything we do at Foodbuy. It is how we connect and interact with our clients, business partners and fellow associates.Job Summary:The Manager, Digital Enablement partners with multiple business units to define and drive a forward-looking technology strategy aligned to enterprise objectives. This role combines deep business understanding with continuous research into industry trends, emerging technologies, and AI capabilities to identify where technology can unlock value, improve operations, and solve complex business problems. Acting as a strategic connector between business leaders, technology teams, and the broader market landscape, this role ensures the organization is not only solving today’s problems but also preparing for what’s next.

Requirements

5 years of experience in product management, program/project management, technology strategy, or digital transformation
Strong experience partnering with senior business leaders and technical teams
Proven ability to research and synthesize industry trends and emerging technologies
Excellent strategic thinking, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Nice To Haves

Experience applying AI, automation, or advanced analytics in a business context
Enterprise or operationally complex environment experience
Familiarity with agile delivery and modern product practices

Responsibilities

Partner with leaders across business units to understand strategic objectives, operating models, process flows, and value drivers
Facilitate discovery to identify pain points, inefficiencies, and opportunities for technology enablement
Develop technology strategies and roadmaps informed by business priorities, industry trends, and emerging capabilities
Research and monitor developments across the industry, including AI, automation, platforms, and digital tools and translate into practical, business-relevant opportunities
Partner with engineering, data, AI teams, and vendors to shape and build solutions
Prioritize initiatives based on value potential, feasibility, risk, and organizational readiness
Provide leadership and direction for complex, cross-functional initiatives from concept through delivery
Define KPIs and track value realization tied to technology investments
Communicate insights, recommendations, and progress to senior leadership