IT CoE Industrial Manager - Americas - Ferrero : Job Details

Job Location: ParsippanyCompany description Ferrero is a family-owned company with a truly progressive and global outlook and iconic brands such as Nutella®, Tic Tac®, Ferrero Rocher®, Raffaello®, Kinder Bueno® and Kinder Surprise®. As the love for our brands continues to grow, so too does our global reach. Represented in more than 50 countries, with products sold in more than 170, the Ferrero Group is loved by generations around the world. The secret to our global success? 40,000 dedicated employees who celebrate care and quality to craft a business, careers and brands we are proud of. Join us, and you could be one of them. About the Role: We are looking for an IT CoE Industrial Manager - DC Americas. The CoE Industrial is supporting several strategic programs of our group for the management and governance of manufacturing & maintenance areas. Your experience in Industrial management processes (Production and shopfloor management, Operation Performance, Autonomous/Preventive/Predictive Maintenance, integration with Operation Technology) will be crucial, complemented by your strong understanding of systems and IT infrastructure. The person will be responsible for the planning, management and the delivery of the CoE activities. Most of the work is directly in contact with business stakeholders to support the growth with the newest technologies present on the market. The delivered solutions will have the scope to improve performances, to simplify processes and to provide data analysis in a pleasant working environment. For the value realization the daily collaboration with other CoE managers, colleagues and partners will be a key factor. Technologies regularly used include SAP S4, SAP BTP, Microsoft Power platform, Siemens OpCenter, Mobile native applications for iPhone and Android and others. Main Responsibilities: • To ensure the delivery of the solutions in charge to the team respecting time, cost and scope • To be recognized as subject matter expert capable of translating business needs into functional and technical requirements as well as to provide specialized support • To compare different technologies based on comparison templates and to provide suggestions and guidelines for the final solution design & implementation • To design resilient solutions with high attention to user experience, business continuity and data quality • To anticipate business and IT needs to ensure long term operation of current solutions and to prevent issues during application lifecycle • To contribute to projects with a collaborative mindset, fostering team ownership and accountability • To coordinate proactively external partners for collaboration on project objectives • To encourage business stakeholders and IT colleagues on respecting and deploying standard solutions, models and processes defined by the company Who we are looking for: • Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Management Information Systems or related fields • Proven experience (4+ years) specializing in SAP and legacy systems integrated with it; experience with production and plant knowledge • Experience of working in International Companies • Object oriented mindset • Ability to lead, manage and provide guidance to team members • Availability to travel abroad to support team activities • Constant curiosity about new technologies, frameworks and platforms • Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills • Problem-solving and decision-making under pressure • Cross-cultural collaboration Compensation Data The base salary range for this position is $163,632.00 - $218,176.00 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law. This range represents the anticipated salary for this position at this time. In addition to base salary, we offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, paid time off, and other benefits. Learn more about our benefits at How to be successful in the role and at Ferrero: Consumers, quality and care are at the heart of everything we do. So, to be successful at Ferrero, you'll need to be just as consumer and product centric as we are - dedicated to crafting brilliant results for consumers around the world. Diversity Statement Ferrero is committed to building a diverse and inclusive culture in which all employees feel welcomed and appreciated and have the same opportunities. We believe all of our people are equally talented in their own way. In nurturing the curiosity and natural abilities of our employees, we provide them, generation after generation, the means to succeed personally and professionally, enabling them to craft their journey at Ferrero. The diversity of our talents is what makes our work environment multicultural, innovative and highly rewarding. Ferrero N.A. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.