Kraft Heinz is looking for a Senior Program Manager to act as an embedded business partner, working side-by-side with marketing and product development teams to accelerate the delivery of strategic product MVPs. You will facilitate the adoption of Agile mindsets and tools to drive incremental value, unlocking consumer learnings and delivering measurable business impact.
What You'll Do
- Serve as a trusted business partner, deeply embedded in the day-to-day work of innovation teams to understand their challenges and priorities.
- Lead and manage all Agile/Scrum activities for the PODs.
- Coordinate and facilitate all Agile ceremonies (stand-ups, sprint planning, reviews, retrospectives) tailored to the team’s needs.
- Guide, coach, and develop teams in Agile principles and practices, ensuring routines are fit-for-purpose for each project and team.
- Proactively identify roadblocks, risks, and dependencies, and work collaboratively to remove barriers to progress.
- Partner with Product Owners to align execution with strategic goals and OKRs.
- Provide visibility into team health, delivery progress, and achievement of business outcomes.
What We're Looking For
- 3+ years of relevant experience with Agile and Scrum.
- Experience leading cross-functional teams in a matrixed environment.
- Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
- Ability to influence and partner with technical and commercial stakeholders.
- Skilled at resolving conflicts, managing change, and guiding teams through ambiguity.
- Scrum Master certification (SAFe or similar).
- Experience with tools such as Monday.com, Miro and Commercialization PLM’s.
Nice to Have
- Agile and Scrum experience ideally in physical product innovation or development.
Technical Stack
- Monday.com
- Miro
- Commercialization PLM’s
Team & Environment
You will be an embedded business partner working directly with marketing and product development teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Medical, dental and vision coverage.
- 7% 401(k) matching.
- Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging.
- Industry-leading total rewards package with high discretionary bonus.
- Paid Time Off, Company Holidays, Leave of Absence, Flexible Work Arrangements.
- Employee Assistance Program, Wellbeing Programs, Family Support Programs.
- 401k, Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability insurance.
- Compensation range: $118,400.00 - $148,000.00.
Work Mode
This is a hybrid position based in Chicago/Aon Center.
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity and other protected classes.





