Senior Director, Information Technology

Smithfield Foods • Smithfield, VA

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About The Position

As the Senior Director of Information Technology at Smithfield Foods, you will provide strategic leadership, direction, and oversight for IT application delivery, operations and initiatives across the enterprise. In this role, you will be responsible for shaping technology strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring IT systems and services support business growth, stability, and innovation. You will partner with executive leadership, business units, and IT teams to deliver scalable, secure, and efficient technology solutions while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, collaboration, and operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Information Technology, Computer Science, Business, or related field; and 12+ years of progressive IT leadership experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development required.
• Proven ability to define IT strategy and deliver complex technology initiatives that align with enterprise business goals.
• Broad knowledge of IT infrastructure, enterprise applications, cybersecurity, cloud computing, ERP Platforms (SAP, Oracle, etc.)and emerging digital technologies.
• Experience with manufacturing systems, platforms, and infrastructure, including MES, SCADA/HMI, PLCs, quality and production systems, plant floor networks, edge computing, IIoT, and leading technologies (e.g., Rockwell, Siemens, Ignition).
• Strong understanding of business operations, with the ability to translate business needs into effective technology solutions.
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills with the ability to build trust and influence at all levels of the organization.
• Experience leading digital transformation, driving cultural change, and embedding new processes and systems into business operations.
• Strong background in IT governance, compliance, security, and risk management frameworks.
• Track record of building, mentoring, and retaining high-performing IT teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proven leadership of multi-site manufacturing IT teams and delivery of smart factory/digital manufacturing initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: Define and execute Smithfield’s IT strategy, ensuring alignment with overall business objectives and future growth initiatives.
• Technology Oversight: Provide oversight and direction for IT infrastructure, applications, cybersecurity, and enterprise architecture to ensure scalability, security, and resilience.
• Innovation & Transformation: Drive innovation by identifying emerging technologies and leading digital transformation initiatives that improve efficiency, productivity, and competitiveness.
• Governance & Compliance: Establish and enforce IT policies, standards, and governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory, industry, and security requirements.
• Financial & Resource Management: Develop and manage IT budgets, allocate resources effectively, and oversee vendor relationships to maximize value and cost efficiency.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with business leaders to identify technology needs, support change initiatives, and deliver IT solutions that drive business performance.
• Risk & Business Continuity: Ensure IT risk management, disaster recovery, and business continuity plans are in place and tested to safeguard business operations.
• Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching.

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.
• Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs.
• Our partnership with GUILD supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent.
• 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: Executive