PpSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /ppAt Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place. /ppToday, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products. /ppIn the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and RD facilities. /ph3bWork Location: Chicago /b /h3pDue to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives. /ph3bWant to make an impact? /b /h3pThe Principal IT Product Manager, SAP Platform plays a strategic role in designing and governing SAP platforms and solutions across a large-scale, complex enterprise environment. This role ensures Ferrara’s Platforms across RISE S4HANA Private Cloud Edition, IBP Ariba Public Cloud Platforms and SAP Middleware Technologies CPI, CI-DS, RTI and CIG are secure, scalable, standardized, upgraded periodically as a part of release management and aligned with strategic business and technology roadmaps. /ppThe Principal IT Product Manager, SAP Platform, will work directly with Business leaders, IT Leaders and external Service Providers leading enterprise-wide SAP, non-SAP Saas technology platforms facilitating the delivery of scalable, easy-to-sustain standardized solutions. A keen understanding of the goals and objectives of cross-functional SAP Enterprise Applications is required. /ph3bWays you will make a difference /b /h3ulliDesign and maintain enterprise-level architecture (spread across S4HANA, Ariba, IBP, BTP, Integration with ancillary SaaS Applications) /liliAct as a trusted advisor to business teams and BRMs articulating SAP BTP and RISE’s value proposition and differentiation /liliHelp design and deliver compelling demonstrations, proofs-of-concept, and architectural guidance aligned to business needs /liliContinuously develop deep expertise in SAP BTP, industry trends, and emerging technologies (AI, ML, data-driven applications) /liliDrive adoption and consumption of BTP solutions, ensuring business value realization. /liliDevelop team goals, foster professional growth, and manage roles and accountability across the department. /liliAllocate resources to support new and advanced capabilities. /liliLead root cause analyses for new and sustaining products. /liliManage departmental budgets, staffing, and capital equipment planning. /liliMaintain a strong focus on safety across all functional areas. /li /ulpbSecurity, Compliance Risk Management /b /pulliEmbed enterprise-grade security and compliance controls into all cloud applications. /liliEnsure solutions adhere to corporate policies, regulatory standards, and industry frameworks /liliCollaborate with Security Infrastructure team to enable best-in-class release management, Technology Upgrades and Identity Access Platforms across corporate functions and manufacturing sites across the globe /liliLead risk assessments for new cloud solutions and vendors to ensure operational continuity through robust disaster recovery and resilience patterns. /li /ulpbTechnology Advisory Leadership /b /pulliLead architectural efforts for large-scale transformation programs partnering with Enterprise Architect /liliWork across multiple business lines, IT domains, and project teams to guide architecture decisions and resolve technical challenges. /liliExperience in BTP Platform, enterprise integration platform, integration with ancillary systems /liliManaging budget for planned technical release and coordinate with leadership on functional releases /liliReview solution designs and implementation approaches to ensure alignment with enterprise architecture principles. /liliDefine and support the development of enterprise platforms, standardization across global manufacturing sites, automate processes and drive Continuous Improvement/Continuous Deployment Model across the organization /liliCollaborate closely with internal stakeholders (OTC, ML, Supply Chain, PTP etc) and partner ecosystem to ensure consistent engagement and alignment. /liliCreate scalable architectures for mission-critical SAP applications, processes, data platforms, and integration layers that span across multiple platforms and end-to-end business process /liliManage internal and external SAP Basis Teams /liliOversee the design of highly available, geo-distributed architectures optimized for performance and resilience. /liliEnable best-in-class platform and products across cross-functional business requirements /liliDevelop technology roadmap aligned with business recommendations, solution concepts and business cases for new investments. /liliDevelop governance models, security guardrails, and architectural policies to ensure consistent delivery of projects. /li /ulh3bProduct Management - Delivery /b /h3ulliProvide technical and leadership guidance to the cross-functional team delivering standard SAP Products and value-driven custom enhancements /liliCollaborate with cross-functional teams to develop, standardize, and optimize business processes. /liliManage multiple projects concurrently, ensuring alignment with production priorities and business objectives. /liliDrive initiatives to improve quality, reduce costs, and implement advanced technologies such as automation and mechanization. /liliOversee timely release of engineering documentation and technical processes. /liliAPI Management Integration: Guide business and cross-functional teams on securely connecting and orchestrating applications, data, and processes across hybrid landscapes. /liliBusiness AI: Inspire adoption of responsible, enterprise-grade AI capabilities to deliver measurable business outcomes. /liliPartner with operations leadership to meet design, build, and test milestones for complex programs. /liliEnsure robust engineering fundamentals and processes are applied consistently to maintain product integrity and process capability. /liliProcessImprovement:Continuousenhancementofoperationsto improveproductivityandefficiency. /liliDrive practical cost optimization with proven deployment models, established budgeting models /li /ulpbStakeholder Alignment Cross-Functional Collaboration /b /pulliEngage with senior leaders, enterprise architects, and business SMEs to translate enterprise needs into scalable solutions and architectures. /liliPresent architecture recommendations, trade-offs, and risk assessments to executive, functional and technical audiences. /liliCollaborate with Business Stakeholders, Business Relationship Manager, vendor partners, system integrators, SaaS providers, internal teams, and third-party integrators to ensure alignment with enterprise standards. /li /ulh3bSkills that will make you successful /b /h3ulliStrategic thinker who can simplify complexity and drive clarity in large organizations. /liliStrong communicator capable of influencing decision-making across business units and technical teams. /liliHighly collaborative, with the ability to lead discussions with architects, engineers, and executives. /liliProactive, structured, and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering enterprise value. /li /ulh3bExperiences that will support your success /b /h3ulliBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred /lili10+ years of IT experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Director/Lead role in SAP Platform Management /liliExperience with S4 HANA is a plus /li /ulh3bWhat We Offer /b /h3pAt Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at /ph3bCompensation /b /h3pThe salary range for this role is b$141,216 - $197,700 /b annually. /ph3bEQUAL OPPORTUNITY /b /h3pWe are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr