Senior Manager, IT - Platform Engineering Capabilities

Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.
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Senior Manager, IT – Platform Engineering Capabilities at a glance…
You will determine and oversee delivery of the strategy & roadmap for our platform capabilities that accelerate digital product development and improve developer experience.

What's on the menu?
Develop a deep understanding of business goals and processes to inform platform priorities and improvement recommendations.

Develop strong relationships and regularly communicate with platform stakeholders and customers to shape the platform strategy and surface and prioritize needs.

Lead platform strategy, planning, and life cycle management efforts.

Monitor business, market, and technology trends to inform platform strategy and proactively propose new solutions.

Establish platform roadmaps and release plans that satisfy requirements and achieve business outcomes.

Contribute to translating business requirements into actionable platform and technical requirements.

Continuously monitor and evaluate platform performance and proactively champion platform improvements.

Determine internal and contract/external resources and skills required for the platform team to deliver on the platform roadmap.

Build & guide the platform engineering team that will plan and deliver the platform. The Platform Engineering team will apply established delivery methodologies (e.g., agile methods) and best practices (e.g., reusability).

Recipe for Success – apply now if this sounds like you!
I have 8+ years of experience in software development, with at least 3 years in a technical leadership role

I have experience running Developer Portal capabilities at scale across a multinational organization

I have experience of Azure Integration Services

I have the ability to envision an exciting digital vision, where an internal Developer Portal is leveraged at scale

I have relationship building and collaboration skills across diverse, global and matrixed stakeholders and customers.

I have the ability to surface, prioritize, and balance multiple stakeholder priorities.

I have strong project management skills to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

I have experience with IaaS capabilities including Azure, Kubernetes, Terraform.

I have knowledge of infrastructure as code tools (e.g., Terraform, CloudFormation).

Please note: This job positing is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.
We hope you find a seat at our table!
Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values.

New Hire Base Salary Range:

$120,100.00 – $150,100.00

Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents.

The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors

Benefits: Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle for our employees and their families.

You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

Social – Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements, Recognition, Training

Emotional – Employee Family Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

Financial -Savings/Pension, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability, Discounted Perks