PpSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: Create Alert /p pAt 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. /p pToday, 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. /p pIn 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. /p h3Principal IT Product Manager, Commercial Corporate Functions /h3 h3Work Location: Chicago /h3 pDue 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. /p h3Want to make an impact? /h3 pTechnology powers Ferrara’s transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business. Following a successful S/4HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact. This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise. /p pThe Principal IT Product Manager, Commercial Corporate Functions plays a strategic role in designing and governing SAP platforms and solutions across a large‑scale, complex enterprise environment. This role ensures Ferrara’s Commercial Platform are secure, scalable, standardized, and aligned with strategic business and technology roadmaps. /p pThe Principal IT Product Manager, Commercial, will work directly with Business leaders, IT Leaders and external Service Providers leading enterprise-wide SAP, non‑SAP technology platforms facilitating the delivery of scalable, easy‑to‑sustain standardized solutions. A keen understanding of the goals and objectives of the Commercial function is required. /p h3Ways you will make a difference /h3 pbProduct Management Strategy Architecture /b /p ul liLead enterprise Commercial architecture across OTC, Trade Management, CO-PA, Deduction Management, AP/AR, Retail, RGM, and supporting platforms including HighRadius, OpenText VIM, DRC, and Thomson Reuters OneSource. /li liDesign scalable, resilient SAP‑centric solutions spanning applications, data platforms, and integration layers that enable end-to‑end commercial processes /li liDevelop technology roadmaps aligned to business strategy, investment priorities, and Go-to-Market models (1P/2P/3P, POS data, unified data strategy, field execution) /li liEstablish governance frameworks, security guardrails, and architectural standards to ensure compliant, high‑quality delivery. /li /ul pbProduct Delivery Operational Leadership /b /p ul liProvide technical and strategic leadership across commercial and manufacturing initiatives. Manage concurrent programs aligned to business priorities while driving quality, cost optimization, automation, and process standardization. /li liPartner with operations to meet design, build, and test milestones. Lead root cause analysis, oversee documentation and engineering rigor, manage budgets, staffing, capital planning, and maintain a strong safety culture. /li /ul pbSecurity, Risk Technology Advisory /b /p ul liEmbed enterprise‑grade security and compliance controls across cloud and commercial platforms. Conduct risk assessments and ensure disaster recovery and resilience. /li liLead architectural direction for transformation programs, guide cross‑functional teams, manage commercial budgets, and ensure solution alignment with enterprise integration and architecture principles. /li /ul pbAutomation Stakeholder Alignment /b /p ul liDrive global standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across commercial and corporate functions. /li liCollaborate with senior leaders, architects, vendors, and integrators to translate strategy into scalable solutions, presenting clear trade‑offs and risk assessments to executive audiences. /li /ul h3Skills that will make you successful /h3 ul liStrategic thinker who can simplify complexity and drive clarity in large organizations. /li liStrong communicator capable of influencing decision‑making across business units and technical teams. /li liHighly collaborative, with the ability to lead discussions with architects, engineers, and executives. /li liProactive, structured, and detail‑oriented with a focus on delivering enterprise value. /li liProficient in Agile Delivery and Vendor Collaboration ensuring quality and ability to meet timelines of project lifecycles. /li liGood understanding of AI, Cloud Platforms. /li liManaging TCO, reduction of technical debt and process inefficiencies. /li /ul h3Experiences that will support your success /h3 ul liBachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred /li li10+ years of IT experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Director/Lead role in Commercial Domain /li liPreferred Enterprise Certifications: ul liSAP Certification (S/4 HANA, SAP Activate), TPM, TPO, RGM, Agile/Scrum Product Owner /li liProject Management Certification (Agile/Scrum Product Master), PMP (Optional) /li /ul /li /ul h3What We Offer /h3 pAt 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 /p h3Compensation /h3 pThe salary range for this role is b$141,216 - $197,702 /b annually. /p h3EQUAL OPPORTUNITY /h3 pWe 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