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Employee Type:

Full time

Location:

IL Oak Brook

Job Type:

Information Technology

Job Posting Title:

Senior Director, Corporate Functions Information Technology

About Us:

TreeHouse Foods (NYSE: THS) is a leading manufacturer of private label packaged foods and beverages, operating a network of production facilities across the United States and Canada. At TreeHouse Foods, our commitment to excellence extends beyond our products and revolves around our people. We are investing in talent and creating a performance-based culture where employees can do their best work, directly impacting our mission to make high quality, affordable food for our customers, communities and families. We hope you will consider joining the team and being part of our future.

What You Gain:

• Competitive compensation and benefits program

• Enrollment in our wellness and employee assistance programs

• Paid holidays, vacation, and other competitive paid time off opportunities

• An inclusive working environment where you can build meaningful work relationships with a diverse group of people

• Leaders who are invested in supporting your career growth

• Opportunities to be recognized for outstanding contributions to yourteam through our employee recognition programs

Job Description:

About the Role :

The Senior Director Corporate Functions Information Technology is responsible for leading the sustainment, development, and implementation of ERP solutions to support the business needs of TreeHouse Foods. This role involves close collaboration with business leaders and IT teams to understand requirements, develop solutions, and ensure successful implementation. The Senior Director will manage a team of internal and external technology professionals and be responsible for ensuring the ERP program remains aligned with the overall technology strategy and business goals of TreeHouse Foods.

• Lead the development and implementation of SAP solutions to support the business needs of TreeHouse Foods. Develop and execute a comprehensive program strategy for the sustainment and implementation of platform capabilities, overseeing all phases of the SAP ERP lifecycle, including planning, development and integration execution, monitoring, and sustainment operations.

• Engage with executive leadership and key stakeholders to communicate program progress, risks, and mitigation strategies. Establish and manage a robust program governance structure to ensure accountability and transparency.

• Identify potential risks and develop proactive mitigation strategies to minimize impact on the program. Ensure compliance with all regulatory and organizational standards.

• Implement effective change management practices to facilitate smooth transitions and adoption of the new ERP system. Develop training and support programs to enhance user proficiency and acceptance.

• Prepare and present regular program status reports to executive leadership. Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure program success and drive continuous improvement.

• Lead and mentor a high-performing SAP team, ensuring they have the necessary skills and resources to achieve program objectives. Allocate resources efficiently to meet project deadlines and budget constraints.

• Foster strong relationships with internal teams, external vendors, and consultants. Develop and maintain relationships with key SAP vendors and partners.

• Stay up to date with the latest SAP technologies and trends and make recommendations for improvements and enhancements.

Important D etails: This is a role located out of our Corporate office in Oakbrook, IL. This will be a hybrid role with Tuesday – Thursday onsite and Monday and Friday remote.

About You :

You’ll fit right in if you have:

• Bachelor’s degree in management information systems, information technology, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

• 12+ years of Information Technology/position-related experience with a focus on SAP solutions.

• Extensive experience in managing SAP ERP projects within the manufacturing or food production sector, with a proven track record of successful delivery.

• Experience in leading cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams.

• Strong stakeholder management abilities, with experience in engaging with C-level executives.

• Excellent communication, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills

• Proven experience in managing third-party vendor relationships, including selection, negotiation, and performance monitoring.

• Ability to coordinate with multiple vendors to ensure seamless integration and timely delivery of services.

• Strong understanding of vendor contracts and service level agreements (SLAs).

• PMP or similar project management certification is a plus

• Ability to identify risks and develop mitigation strategies proactively.

• Experience in budgeting, financial planning, and cost management related to large-scale IT projects.

• Ability to track and report financial performance and ROI of the ERP implementation.

• In-depth knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and food production standards. Understanding of production planning, inventory management, and logistics within a manufacturing or food production context.

• Familiarity with industry-specific regulatory requirements, including food safety and quality standards.

• In-depth knowledge of SAP ERP systems, including modules like SAP S/4HANA, FICO, MM, SD, etc.

• Understanding of integration points between various SAP modules and third-party systems.

• Familiarity with SAP implementation methodologies (e.g., ASAP, Activate).

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At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time”. TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com

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TreeHouse Foods is a private label food and beverage leader focused on customer brands and custom products. When customers partner with TreeHouse they can expect access to an industry-leading portfolio, strategic vision, on-trend innovation and insights, world-class supply chain, operational excellence and flexibility, collaborative approaches, and dedicated customer service.

Our strategy is to be the leading supplier of private label food and beverage products by providing the best balance of quality and cost to our customers. We engage with retail grocery, food away from home, and industrial and export customers, including most of the leading grocery retailers and foodservice operators in the United States and Canada. Our portfolio includes a variety of shelf-stable, refrigerated, and snack products.

Customers can expect comprehensive flavor profiles including natural, organic, and preservative-free ingredients in many categories and packaging formats.TreeHouse Foods is best known for food and beverages produced by our two largest businesses Bay Valley Foods, LLC (including E.D. Smith and Sturm Foods) and TreeHouse Private Brands. With more than 10,000 employees in over 35 plants across the United States, Canada, and Italy, TreeHouse Foods is based in Oak Brook, Illinois.

Disability Assistance and EEO Considerations: At TreeHouse Foods, we embrace diversity and inclusion for innovation and growth. We are committed to building inclusive teams and an equitable workplace for our employees to bring their true selves to work to help us “Engage and Delight – One Customer at a Time." TreeHouse Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should contact disability-accommodations@treehousefoods.com

To all recruitment agencies: TreeHouse Foods does not accept unsolicited agency resumes/CVs. Please do not forward resumes/CVs to our careers email addresses, Treehouse Foods employees, or any company location(s). TreeHouse Foods is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes/CVs.