Senior Director, Application Delivery

If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. A great job-and a great future-awaits you at Smithfield Foods. We are an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. We’re looking for motivated people who want to join our team and grow lasting and meaningful careers with us. Apply Now! Your Opportunity The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Senior IT Director, Applications & Technical Services is an innovative thought leader and trusted advisor within Smithfield Corporate and/or Hog Production. They direct all aspects of technology solutioning, projects, delivery and support for business within our Corporate/Hog Production areas. This role will work with business leaders, vendors partners and across IT to ensure efforts are coordinated and executed as required. Effective partnership and teamwork with internal and external IT partners and all other IT service teams is a key success factor. Core Responsibilities Provides Technical leadership for solutioning/support of solutions related to various functional groups. Works with IT leaders to ensure cross functional execution of strategy, projects and support efforts. Serves as the escalation point for issues within assigned functional groups. Delivers IT innovation to all of areas of Smithfield within assigned functional groups. Has oversight of the development/configuration/coding and/or technical design of applications. Responsible for ensuring appropriate risk management and control execution through the development lifecycle. Communicates decisions, priorities and relevant project information to appropriate levels of staff regarding business unit requests, projects and initiatives. Proactively identifies opportunities (to leverage technology) to create business values or reduce costs. Drives technology and business process innovation within and across the global organization ensuring continuity. Develops strategic initiatives and plans, proactive, anticipatory, and driving in nature and provides significant value-solution to the business. Manages business relationships and projects across teams, vendors, and 3rd party providers. Drives CI approach to instill proactive culture within the IT organization. Manages strategic vendor partnerships and contracts in collaboration with Strategic Sourcing 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. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions. Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university in Business, Information Technology, Computer Science or related field and 12 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 JDEdwards. Experience with different SDLC and technology change management models/practices. People management and development experience. 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. Supervisory Responsibilities 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. Relocation Package Available Yes Eligible for Company Vehicle No EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. 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. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? 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