Job Description

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 Program Manager at a glance...

You will be responsible for leading and managing complex projects, ensuring timely delivery and adherence to established guidelines. You will coordinate cross-functional teams and apply agile methodologies to achieve effective results.

What's on the menu?

• Lead agile transformation initiatives at factory sites, championing the adoption of agile values, principles, and practices to drive operational excellence and culture change.

• Partner with factory leadership, cross-functional teams, and frontline staff to co-create a vision for agile ways of working tailored to manufacturing environments.

• Facilitate the design, launch, and continuous improvement of agile teams—guiding them through lean agile approaches that enable factory transformation.

• Coach teams and leaders on agile mindset, self-organization, and data-driven decision-making; model and reinforce behaviors that support transparency, collaboration, and accountability.

• Identify and remove obstacles to team performance, enabling rapid learning cycles and experimentation while maintaining a strong focus on safety, quality, and delivery.

• Develop and maintain agile dashboards and KPIs that measure progress, adoption, and impact of transformation efforts; communicate results and insights to stakeholders at all levels

• Establish and track key metrics to measure team performance, identify areas for improvement, and adjust strategies accordingly.

• Identify areas for improvement and propose changes to increase efficiency, quality, and customer satisfaction in agile initiatives across the plants.

• Collaborate with HR, IT, and other enabling functions to adapt frameworks, tools, and training to the unique needs of factory teams.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement by embedding feedback loops, sharing best practices, and celebrating wins.

• Ensure alignment between agile initiatives at the factory level and broader organizational objectives.

• Support change management efforts, including stakeholder engagement, communications, and training to accelerate adoption and minimize resistance.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have 5+ years of experience as a Scrum Master or Agile Coach.

• I have business acumen with an understanding of business context, factory operations, and customer needs.

• I have demonstrated experience leading agile transformation in manufacturing or complex operational environments.

• I have a deep understanding of agile frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean) and their practical adaptation outside of software.

• I have strong facilitation, coaching, and influencing skills—I am able to engage diverse audiences from frontline operators to senior leaders.

• I have a track record of driving measurable improvements in team performance, engagement, and business outcomes.

• I have excellent problem-solving, communication, and change management abilities.

• I have a passion for empowering teams and fostering a culture of learning and innovation.

We hope to find you 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:

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 Assistance Program , Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs

• Financial – 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

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Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.