IT Manufacturing & Purchasing Associate Manager

ph3IT Manufacturing Purchasing Associate Manager /h3h3About Barilla /h3pAt Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence. /ppToday, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready‑made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa. /ppOur success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion. /ppbAre you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey? /b /ppFor our IT team, we are looking for an IT Manufacturing Purchasing Associate Manager, within the Manufacturing, Purchasing and Product Data unit. The role reports to the Manufacturing, Purchasing Product Data Associate Director and it is based in our headquarters in Parma. /ph3Job purpose /h3pThe role is responsible for designing the solutions and managing the execution of the assigned projects; s/he will monitor the status of initiatives and activities while maintaining status reports and adherence to the IT governance model, will ensure the commitment of the whole project team (internal/external resources), and ensure a high standard of solution quality. The person in this role will work closely with Business Partners (Global and Regional), IT Infrastructure, Architecture Cybersecurity, and all IT colleagues, ensuring the proper application of the company’s ‘security by design’ guidelines. S/he will anticipate risks and proactively inform the relevant manager/stakeholders on issues and timing changes. /ph3Key accountabilities /h3ulliDefine and maintain project plans and activity schedules; manage efficiently and effectively the internal and external resources dedicated/involved in the project /liliAllocate resources to the required activities, executing periodic checks on progress and periodically perform control activities, keeping business stakeholders and the Steering Committee updated, proactively highlighting possible risks/issues and implementing the defined actions in order to manage risks /liliApply her/his expertise to design innovative solutions whenever required or to leverage existing technologies to obtain new solutions, according to a cost/benefit evaluation /liliMaintain effective relationships with Process Owners, Key Users and other Business Stakeholders, manage the meeting calendars, guarantee that the requested documentation (project and cross‑project) is delivered as established for the different project execution phases, check the quality of intermediate results/deliverables, in order to be aligned with the business needs and the IT standards /liliPromote communication, good relationship and commitment within the project team /liliParticipate in evaluating requests for process improvements in the project scope areas, executing in‑depth analysis of the requests with the process owners according to the guidelines shared with the manager /liliEnsure that the defined solutions fit to the requirements, considering possible evolutions and synergies with other requests in the area of competence or in other areas /liliEnsure the Application Maintenance team involvement to perform the proper project handover /liliGive support to teams in consulting and mentoring on methodology and deal with exceptions /liliMonitor project economics status, in order to be in line with the planned costs and to highlight possible deviations /liliEnsure that the project implementations are coherent with IT Governance in all phases, from initial approval to follow‑up and final user acceptance. /li /ulh3Requirements /h3ulliMaster's degree in Engineering/Computer Science or equivalent /lili3+ years of experience in system integration consulting companies and/or IT departments of multinational companies, performing solution design, system configuration and testing, project management /liliGood knowledge of SAP ERP, expertise in procurement and manufacturing areas as well as in SAP S/4HANA will be considered a plus. /liliAbility to perform articulated solution design to select the best technology to fulfill the requirements /liliProject Management skills and ability to coordinate cross‑functional and international teams /liliStrong relational and leadership skills /liliHigh levels of energy, motivation, and proactivity, with a problem‑solving approach and willingness to achieve results /liliKnowledge of MES systems, IIOT platforms, or Vendor Management Platforms (e.g. SAP Ariba, Jagger) will be considered a plus. /liliFluency in Italian and English /li /ulh3Compensation Package /h3ulliThe gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 40.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare) /liliThe Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications /liliThe position's compensation package also includes a variable component and a competitive welfare and benefits offer. Further details will be provided at a later stage and will be subject to the applicable Company policies /li /ulh3Additional Info /h3ulliFull‑time and Permanent job /liliLocation: Parma HQ /li /ulpAt Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr