Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description The Senior Manager Research & Development is responsible for leading the development and optimization of new and existing food products, processes, and technologies. This role ensures that all projects align with company objectives for innovation, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior R&D Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to deliver commercially viable solutions that meet consumer needs and business goals. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring standard work, process improvements and mentoring / coaching food scientists. DIRECT REPORTS Product Developer (2) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Product Development: (30%) Lead the creation, formulation, and testing of new food products from concept to commercialization. Optimize existing product lines for cost, quality, and sustainability. Project Management: (30%) Manage multiple R&D projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met. Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, processes, and specifications. Team Development: (30%) Mentor and develop R&D staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Strategic planning as a member of the R&D leadership team (10%) Auditing and aligning on the key needs for the R&D team to deliver on the needs of the business The above areas include: Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise in food science, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing to translate consumer insights into product concepts. Work with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure scalability and manufacturability. Compliance & Quality: Ensure all products meet food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality guidelines. Support labeling, nutritional analysis, and allergen management PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. Qualifications Required Education: Master of Science in Food Technology, Food Science or related field or equivalent Required Experience: 5 + years of experience leading, developing and coaching a team 5+ years in the food industry with at least 2 years involving meat development experience Demonstrated managing people (direct report) Demonstrated experience with meat development Experience with a variety of R&D Management tools including hardware, software. Working knowledge of food manufacturing at scale Demonstrated understanding of R&D experiment designs Experience with R&D data platforms, digital tools, and emerging technologies Proven track record of leading innovation initiatives and digital transformation within R&D environments Budget experience Preferred: • Retail (CPG) product development experience • 8 + years in the food industry involving meat development experience REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Self-motivated, hands-on and results oriented Must be able to collaborate effectively with various manufacturing, marketing, sales and other functional teams Must be flexible and able to work well in a team environment Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and Team Members Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, project management, presentation, and employee motivational skills. Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Additional Information The salary range for this role is $150,000- $180,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
04/24/2026
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description The Senior Manager Research & Development is responsible for leading the development and optimization of new and existing food products, processes, and technologies. This role ensures that all projects align with company objectives for innovation, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance. The Senior R&D Manager collaborates cross-functionally with Marketing, Operations, Quality Assurance, and Supply Chain to deliver commercially viable solutions that meet consumer needs and business goals. This individual is also responsible for developing, implementing and monitoring standard work, process improvements and mentoring / coaching food scientists. DIRECT REPORTS Product Developer (2) DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Product Development: (30%) Lead the creation, formulation, and testing of new food products from concept to commercialization. Optimize existing product lines for cost, quality, and sustainability. Project Management: (30%) Manage multiple R&D projects, ensuring timelines, budgets, and deliverables are met. Maintain accurate documentation of formulations, processes, and specifications. Team Development: (30%) Mentor and develop R&D staff, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement. Strategic planning as a member of the R&D leadership team (10%) Auditing and aligning on the key needs for the R&D team to deliver on the needs of the business The above areas include: Technical Leadership: Provide technical expertise in food science, ingredient functionality, and processing technologies. Stay current on industry trends, emerging technologies, and regulatory changes. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner with Marketing to translate consumer insights into product concepts. Work with Operations and Supply Chain to ensure scalability and manufacturability. Compliance & Quality: Ensure all products meet food safety standards, regulatory requirements, and company quality guidelines. Support labeling, nutritional analysis, and allergen management PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. Qualifications Required Education: Master of Science in Food Technology, Food Science or related field or equivalent Required Experience: 5 + years of experience leading, developing and coaching a team 5+ years in the food industry with at least 2 years involving meat development experience Demonstrated managing people (direct report) Demonstrated experience with meat development Experience with a variety of R&D Management tools including hardware, software. Working knowledge of food manufacturing at scale Demonstrated understanding of R&D experiment designs Experience with R&D data platforms, digital tools, and emerging technologies Proven track record of leading innovation initiatives and digital transformation within R&D environments Budget experience Preferred: • Retail (CPG) product development experience • 8 + years in the food industry involving meat development experience REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Self-motivated, hands-on and results oriented Must be able to collaborate effectively with various manufacturing, marketing, sales and other functional teams Must be flexible and able to work well in a team environment Comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment Excellent verbal and written communication skills; must work effectively with all levels of management and Team Members Must demonstrate effective leadership, problem solving, project management, presentation, and employee motivational skills. Proficient in Internet navigation, Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Additional Information The salary range for this role is $150,000- $180,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link's is participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The IT Service Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of IT services across a multi-location manufacturing and support center environment for a global brand. This role leads the Service Delivery team and serves as the single point of accountability for operational IT performance, ensuring services are predictable, measurable, and aligned with business expectations. Operating within an ITIL-based service management framework, the IT Service Delivery Manager establishes clear ownership of Incident, Problem, and Change Management, drives disciplined execution, and uses data-driven insights to improve service quality and customer satisfaction. Success in this role is measured by service performance metrics, stakeholder confidence, and consistent achievement of SLAs and operational outcomes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Service Delivery Ownership & ITIL Execution Own and manage IT service delivery operations across manufacturing sites, distribution locations, and corporate/support environments, ensuring consistent service levels globally. Serve as the process owner for ITIL disciplines including Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and Request Fulfillment. Establish, document, and enforce standardized ITSM processes, escalation paths, and service ownership models. Ensure operational stability while driving continuous improvement and maturity of service management practices. Metrics, Reporting & Performance Management Define, implement, and maintain service performance metrics aligned to business outcomes, including SLA adherence, incident trends, ticket aging, and customer satisfaction indicators. Develop regular, transparent reporting for IT leadership and business stakeholders, translating operational data into clear insights and actions. Use metrics to identify root causes, recurring issues, and systemic improvement opportunities-moving the organization from reactive to proactive service delivery. Hold the service delivery team accountable to performance expectations and measurable outcomes. Team Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and develop the Service Delivery team, setting clear expectations for ownership, professionalism, and customer engagement. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline. Identify skill gaps, staffing needs, and development opportunities to ensure sustainable service delivery across all locations and time zones. Ensure effective on-call, escalation, and coverage models appropriate for a global manufacturing environment. Customer & Stakeholder Experience Act as the primary point of accountability for IT service performance and customer satisfaction. Build strong partnerships with manufacturing leadership, corporate functions, and support center stakeholders. Ensure incidents and changes are communicated clearly, appropriately, and with a strong customer-focus. Own the delivery and reliability of enterprise A/V and conference room technology, including meeting room systems, video conferencing platforms, and room scheduling solutions, partnering with Infrastructure, Facilities, and vendors to ensure consistent, high quality end user experiences. Balance speed, quality, and risk while maintaining trust and credibility with the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate closely with Infrastructure, Network, Security, and Applications teams to ensure cohesive service delivery. Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure service delivery aligns with risk, audit, and regulatory requirements. Provide oversight and accountability for physical security systems at designated sites, including video surveillance (cameras) and electronic access control systems, partnering with Security, Facilities, and vendors to ensure systems are operational, compliant, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 7+ years of experience in IT operations or service delivery roles with accountability for service outcomes. 3+ years of experience leading service delivery, service desk, or IT operations team. Hands-on experience operating within an ITIL-based service management framework, with direct responsibility for Incident, Problem, and Change Management. Experience with ITSM platform implementation and service analytics tools used to manage workflows, metrics, and reporting. Experience with IT asset management practices, including hardware and software asset tracking, lifecycle management, inventory accuracy, and coordination with procurement and finance to support cost control, audits, and refresh planning. Experience supporting enterprise A/V and conference room technology, including meeting room systems, video conferencing platforms, room scheduling solutions, and coordination with vendors or facilities teams to ensure reliable end user experiences. Proven experience establishing, tracking, and improving service metrics and KPIs, including SLA performance, incident trends, ticket aging, and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, consistent service reporting for IT leadership and business stakeholders, translating operational data into actionable insights. Demonstrated success improving customer satisfaction and stakeholder confidence through structured processes, transparency, and accountability. Experience acting as the single point of accountability for IT service delivery, including ownership of escalations and stakeholder communications. Experience supporting multi site or geographically distributed environments, preferably manufacturing or 24x7 operations. Preferred: Vendor or managed service provider oversight experience. Exposure to organizational transitions such as acquisitions or operating model changes. Background driving service predictability and operational discipline, moving teams from reactive support to proactive service management. Formal ITIL certification or equivalent training. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Technical & Operational: ITSM platforms and service analytics tools (Fresh Service, ServiceNow, etc.). Microsoft enterprise application experience, including endpoint management and imaging procedures using Microsoft Intune, with an understanding of device lifecycle management, standard builds, and deployment practices. SLA and KPI reporting and trend analysis. Technical fluency across infrastructure, network, end user computing, and service desk operations. . click apply for full job details
04/24/2026
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY The IT Service Delivery Manager is accountable for the end-to-end delivery, reliability, and continuous improvement of IT services across a multi-location manufacturing and support center environment for a global brand. This role leads the Service Delivery team and serves as the single point of accountability for operational IT performance, ensuring services are predictable, measurable, and aligned with business expectations. Operating within an ITIL-based service management framework, the IT Service Delivery Manager establishes clear ownership of Incident, Problem, and Change Management, drives disciplined execution, and uses data-driven insights to improve service quality and customer satisfaction. Success in this role is measured by service performance metrics, stakeholder confidence, and consistent achievement of SLAs and operational outcomes. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (Essential Job Functions) The duties and responsibilities of this position shall consist of, but not be limited to, the following: Service Delivery Ownership & ITIL Execution Own and manage IT service delivery operations across manufacturing sites, distribution locations, and corporate/support environments, ensuring consistent service levels globally. Serve as the process owner for ITIL disciplines including Incident Management, Problem Management, Change Management, and Request Fulfillment. Establish, document, and enforce standardized ITSM processes, escalation paths, and service ownership models. Ensure operational stability while driving continuous improvement and maturity of service management practices. Metrics, Reporting & Performance Management Define, implement, and maintain service performance metrics aligned to business outcomes, including SLA adherence, incident trends, ticket aging, and customer satisfaction indicators. Develop regular, transparent reporting for IT leadership and business stakeholders, translating operational data into clear insights and actions. Use metrics to identify root causes, recurring issues, and systemic improvement opportunities-moving the organization from reactive to proactive service delivery. Hold the service delivery team accountable to performance expectations and measurable outcomes. Team Leadership & Accountability Lead, coach, and develop the Service Delivery team, setting clear expectations for ownership, professionalism, and customer engagement. Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational discipline. Identify skill gaps, staffing needs, and development opportunities to ensure sustainable service delivery across all locations and time zones. Ensure effective on-call, escalation, and coverage models appropriate for a global manufacturing environment. Customer & Stakeholder Experience Act as the primary point of accountability for IT service performance and customer satisfaction. Build strong partnerships with manufacturing leadership, corporate functions, and support center stakeholders. Ensure incidents and changes are communicated clearly, appropriately, and with a strong customer-focus. Own the delivery and reliability of enterprise A/V and conference room technology, including meeting room systems, video conferencing platforms, and room scheduling solutions, partnering with Infrastructure, Facilities, and vendors to ensure consistent, high quality end user experiences. Balance speed, quality, and risk while maintaining trust and credibility with the business. Cross-Functional Collaboration Coordinate closely with Infrastructure, Network, Security, and Applications teams to ensure cohesive service delivery. Partner with Security and Compliance teams to ensure service delivery aligns with risk, audit, and regulatory requirements. Provide oversight and accountability for physical security systems at designated sites, including video surveillance (cameras) and electronic access control systems, partnering with Security, Facilities, and vendors to ensure systems are operational, compliant, and aligned with business and regulatory requirements. Perform other duties as assigned. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is a plant/office setting with varying degrees of temperatures and noise levels. Exposure to manufacturing equipment movement and wet/slippery floors. However, the vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE Required: Bachelor's degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, or equivalent experience. 7+ years of experience in IT operations or service delivery roles with accountability for service outcomes. 3+ years of experience leading service delivery, service desk, or IT operations team. Hands-on experience operating within an ITIL-based service management framework, with direct responsibility for Incident, Problem, and Change Management. Experience with ITSM platform implementation and service analytics tools used to manage workflows, metrics, and reporting. Experience with IT asset management practices, including hardware and software asset tracking, lifecycle management, inventory accuracy, and coordination with procurement and finance to support cost control, audits, and refresh planning. Experience supporting enterprise A/V and conference room technology, including meeting room systems, video conferencing platforms, room scheduling solutions, and coordination with vendors or facilities teams to ensure reliable end user experiences. Proven experience establishing, tracking, and improving service metrics and KPIs, including SLA performance, incident trends, ticket aging, and customer satisfaction. Demonstrated ability to produce clear, consistent service reporting for IT leadership and business stakeholders, translating operational data into actionable insights. Demonstrated success improving customer satisfaction and stakeholder confidence through structured processes, transparency, and accountability. Experience acting as the single point of accountability for IT service delivery, including ownership of escalations and stakeholder communications. Experience supporting multi site or geographically distributed environments, preferably manufacturing or 24x7 operations. Preferred: Vendor or managed service provider oversight experience. Exposure to organizational transitions such as acquisitions or operating model changes. Background driving service predictability and operational discipline, moving teams from reactive support to proactive service management. Formal ITIL certification or equivalent training. REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Technical & Operational: ITSM platforms and service analytics tools (Fresh Service, ServiceNow, etc.). Microsoft enterprise application experience, including endpoint management and imaging procedures using Microsoft Intune, with an understanding of device lifecycle management, standard builds, and deployment practices. SLA and KPI reporting and trend analysis. Technical fluency across infrastructure, network, end user computing, and service desk operations. . click apply for full job details
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB SUMMARY Jack Link's is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Engineer to join our Global IT organization. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security controls across identity, network, endpoint, and infrastructure domains in both cloud and on premises environments. The IT Security Engineer serves as a technical authority and escalation point for security initiatives, driving security hardening, automation, and incident response efforts aligned with our business objectives. This position requires deep hands on technical expertise, strong security engineering fundamentals, and the ability to translate risk into actionable security solutions. The IT Security Engineer will collaborate closely with infrastructure, network, application, and OT teams globally, playing a key role in security detection, response, and continuous improvement. The role also requires the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders across domestic and international teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and execute advanced alert triage, investigation, and incident response activities across global cloud and on-premises environments, including root cause analysis and post-incident improvement initiatives. Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) controls, including user lifecycle management, role-based access, privileged access management, and secure authentication mechanisms across enterprise systems. Perform in-depth vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, prioritize remediation efforts, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement effective mitigation strategies. Serve as a technical expert for MDR, SIEM, and security service providers; driving effective detection, response, and tuning of security monitoring capabilities. Automate and standardize security processes to ensure consistency and compliance. Implement and align security controls with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Identify technical security risks and communicate risks to the appropriate enterprise stakeholders. Support and integrate physical security technologies, including badge access systems and CCTV, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and identity controls. Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures. Design and implement actionable security metrics to evaluate and optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of deployed security controls. Lead security-focused initiatives, including the hardening and ongoing management of the organization's Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution and enforcement of robust device security policies. Design and enforce secure remote access and vendor access controls, ensuring least-privilege access and secure connectivity across global infrastructure. Conduct regular security testing of applications, networks, and systems. Partner in the design and evaluation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies, ensuring security considerations are integrated into resilience planning. Stay current with emerging security trends, tools, and best practices through continuous learning. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 4+ years of hands-on experience across key security domains including infrastructure security, network security, identity and access management, and security operations. Strong foundation in cybersecurity, including IAM, data protection, and incident response. Proficient in Windows, Linux, PowerShell, Python, and Microsoft security tools. Strong experience with Microsoft Defender, MS365 Intune MDM, Active Directory, and Microsoft Sentinel. Skilled in SIEM platforms, logging, alerting, and dashboard creation. Lead engineering for platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Tenable Nessus, BeyondTrust (Bomgar), Pentera, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco networking. Experience leading cybersecurity teams in security incident identification, response, and eradication. Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, Cybersecurity Analyst+, GIAC, or Microsoft Security. Experience securing OT/industrial networks in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments. Familiarity with Power BI, Fabric, or similar tools for security data analysis and reporting. Technical Skills & Experience Proven ability to secure both IT and OT networks, including experience with incident response, alert triaging, and vulnerability management. Proficient in managing identity and access controls, including Active Directory administration and privileged access management. Skilled in executing cybersecurity strategies and enforcing technical policies across enterprise environments. Experienced in working with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC2. Capable of managing vendor relationships and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders on security incidents and compliance matters. Knowledge Areas: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, encryption, authentication, and access control. In-depth knowledge of network and infrastructure security, including virtualization, wireless technologies, and email systems. Familiarity with security technologies and tools, including SIEM platforms, automated penetration testing tools, and cloud risk assessment methodologies. Knowledgeable in security design, technical governance, and third-party auditing practices. Core Abilities: Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Strong adaptability, time management, and independent problem-solving skills. Ability to remain composed under pressure and provide after-hours support when necessary. Willingness to travel (5-10%) for training and business-related activities. Additional Information The salary range for this role is is $110,000 - $130,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation . click apply for full job details
04/24/2026
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB SUMMARY Jack Link's is seeking a highly skilled and experienced IT Security Engineer to join our Global IT organization. This role is responsible for designing, implementing, and operating security controls across identity, network, endpoint, and infrastructure domains in both cloud and on premises environments. The IT Security Engineer serves as a technical authority and escalation point for security initiatives, driving security hardening, automation, and incident response efforts aligned with our business objectives. This position requires deep hands on technical expertise, strong security engineering fundamentals, and the ability to translate risk into actionable security solutions. The IT Security Engineer will collaborate closely with infrastructure, network, application, and OT teams globally, playing a key role in security detection, response, and continuous improvement. The role also requires the ability to communicate complex security concepts clearly to technical and non technical stakeholders across domestic and international teams. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Lead and execute advanced alert triage, investigation, and incident response activities across global cloud and on-premises environments, including root cause analysis and post-incident improvement initiatives. Design, implement, and maintain identity and access management (IAM) controls, including user lifecycle management, role-based access, privileged access management, and secure authentication mechanisms across enterprise systems. Perform in-depth vulnerability assessments and risk analysis, prioritize remediation efforts, and partner with IT and business stakeholders to design and implement effective mitigation strategies. Serve as a technical expert for MDR, SIEM, and security service providers; driving effective detection, response, and tuning of security monitoring capabilities. Automate and standardize security processes to ensure consistency and compliance. Implement and align security controls with regulatory frameworks (e.g., NIS2, ISO 27001, GDPR). Identify technical security risks and communicate risks to the appropriate enterprise stakeholders. Support and integrate physical security technologies, including badge access systems and CCTV, ensuring alignment with cybersecurity and identity controls. Develop and maintain security documentation, policies, and procedures. Design and implement actionable security metrics to evaluate and optimize the effectiveness and efficiency of deployed security controls. Lead security-focused initiatives, including the hardening and ongoing management of the organization's Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution and enforcement of robust device security policies. Design and enforce secure remote access and vendor access controls, ensuring least-privilege access and secure connectivity across global infrastructure. Conduct regular security testing of applications, networks, and systems. Partner in the design and evaluation of Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery (BC/DR) strategies, ensuring security considerations are integrated into resilience planning. Stay current with emerging security trends, tools, and best practices through continuous learning. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Cybersecurity, Information Technology, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience. 4+ years of hands-on experience across key security domains including infrastructure security, network security, identity and access management, and security operations. Strong foundation in cybersecurity, including IAM, data protection, and incident response. Proficient in Windows, Linux, PowerShell, Python, and Microsoft security tools. Strong experience with Microsoft Defender, MS365 Intune MDM, Active Directory, and Microsoft Sentinel. Skilled in SIEM platforms, logging, alerting, and dashboard creation. Lead engineering for platforms such as Azure Sentinel, Tenable Nessus, BeyondTrust (Bomgar), Pentera, Palo Alto Firewalls, and Cisco networking. Experience leading cybersecurity teams in security incident identification, response, and eradication. Cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISM, Security+, CEH, Cybersecurity Analyst+, GIAC, or Microsoft Security. Experience securing OT/industrial networks in manufacturing or consumer packaged goods environments. Familiarity with Power BI, Fabric, or similar tools for security data analysis and reporting. Technical Skills & Experience Proven ability to secure both IT and OT networks, including experience with incident response, alert triaging, and vulnerability management. Proficient in managing identity and access controls, including Active Directory administration and privileged access management. Skilled in executing cybersecurity strategies and enforcing technical policies across enterprise environments. Experienced in working with security frameworks and standards such as ISO 27001, NIST, and SOC2. Capable of managing vendor relationships and coordinating with internal/external stakeholders on security incidents and compliance matters. Knowledge Areas: Strong understanding of cybersecurity principles, risk management, encryption, authentication, and access control. In-depth knowledge of network and infrastructure security, including virtualization, wireless technologies, and email systems. Familiarity with security technologies and tools, including SIEM platforms, automated penetration testing tools, and cloud risk assessment methodologies. Knowledgeable in security design, technical governance, and third-party auditing practices. Core Abilities: Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and effectively to both technical and non-technical audiences. Demonstrated discretion in handling sensitive and confidential information. Strong adaptability, time management, and independent problem-solving skills. Ability to remain composed under pressure and provide after-hours support when necessary. Willingness to travel (5-10%) for training and business-related activities. Additional Information The salary range for this role is is $110,000 - $130,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation . click apply for full job details
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB SUMMARY An experienced technical manager to lead our Development and Integration engineering team through an ambitious multi-year SAP transformation. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with platform governance-partnering with IT and business stakeholders to prioritize work, manage technical debt, and introduce modern SAP and integration capabilities that improve productivity and reliability. The position is responsible for driving S/4HANA development, BTP Integration Suite buildout, while also providing people leadership and capability governance for Data Engineering (SAP Datasphere) and Testing through domain leads. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ABAP Development Leadership & Delivery Own ABAP development standards, code review governance, and technical design approval to ensure secure, maintainable solutions. Lead S/4HANA and BTP ABAP delivery (RAP/CAP) and Fiori extension work aligned to roadmap priorities. Build application development practices that improve delivery quality, reuse, and Team Member productivity. Integration Engineering (PI/PO to BTP) & API Enablement Own PI/PO to SAP BTP Integration Suite migration planning, delivery governance, and decommission sequencing. Provide architectural direction for integration patterns and API-based connectivity across a hybrid ECC/S/4 landscape. Support change and release processes for integrations (deployment standards, runbooks, and operational handoffs). Portfolio Governance & Technical Debt Remediation Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders on prioritization, ensuring capacity is aligned to transformation milestones and operational needs. Work with stakeholders to measure and prioritize technical debt remediation (custom ABAP reduction, integration simplification, Data modernization). Explore emerging SAP/BTP capabilities and industry trends; recommend solutions that improve stability, performance, and business value. Data Engineering (SAP Datasphere) Capability Management Provide people leadership and delivery oversight to Data Engineering Lead, including intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and execution governance. Establish and govern SAP Datasphere platform practices and standards (modeling patterns, naming conventions, performance guidance, transport/release approach, and documentation). Ensure the team delivers reliable, secure, and auditable data products and pipelines from SAP and non-SAP sources, partner with security and data governance stakeholders on access, retention, and compliance expectations. Define and monitor operational and quality metrics for data products (freshness, data quality, lineage completeness, incident trends) and drive continuous improvement through the team. Testing & Quality Engineering Capability Management Lead the Testing capability across SAP delivery through the Testing Lead, including test strategy, planning standards, defect triage governance, and release readiness reporting. Define and govern test standards and tooling (regression approach, test data management, automation strategy) to improve coverage, consistency, and cycle time. Ensure stakeholder alignment and readiness for UAT and cutover validation (environment readiness, entry/exit criteria, and sign-off coordination). Own quality metrics and continuous improvement (defect leakage, escaped defects, automation rate, post-release stability) and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into delivery practices. People Leadership & Vendor Management Lead and develop domain leads across ABAP Development, Integration Platform, Data Engineering, and Testing; manage performance, coaching, and succession planning. Manage third-party provider performance for development and integration services; hold partners accountable for quality and delivery outcomes. Participate in vendor/contract decision support by providing in put on scope, standards, and delivery expectations. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of working experience 10 + years of SAP technical experience Hands-on experience with ABAP development and SAP integration Minimum 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementation (brownfield or greenfield) in a technical leadership capacity. 5 + years of people management experience leading multi-discipline SAP technical teams. Experience governing an AMS or SI partner relationship, including quality standards and SLA accountability. Proven ability to manage delivery in a hybrid landscape where legacy and modern platforms coexist. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across IT leadership and business partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Proven ability to manage delivery in a hybrid landscape where legacy and modern platforms coexist. Active BTP certifications or formal SAP training in Integration Suite, CAP, or Datasphere preferred. Exposure to SAP GRC or security architecture considerations in S/4 implementations preferred. CPB, Food & Beverage, or Manufacturing industry SAP experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Solid working knowledge of SAP BTP (e.g., Integration Suite, Build/CAP framework, and/or Datasphere) Experience with IBP technical architecture of APO-to-IBP migration preferred Additional Information The salary range for this role is is $160,000 - $185,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link's is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position . click apply for full job details
04/23/2026
Full time
Job DescriptionJob DescriptionCompany Description At Link Snacks, we show up hungry, roll up our sleeves, plaid or otherwise, and dive straight into the hard work. We don't hide from challenges; we hunt them down. We push harder, move faster, and take the kinds of big swings that built this business in the North Woods of Wisconsin four decades ago. We're everyday people who deliver extraordinary results. Innovation, creativity, and urgency aren't buzzwords, they're expectations. And just like the real protein snacks we make across our global house of brands-Jack Link's , Lorissa's Kitchen , Golden Island , BiFi , and Peperami and KOOEE! to name a few-there's nothing artificial about us. What you see is exactly what you get: humble, gritty, passionate people who show up every day ready to not just be a participate in the meat snack industry that the Link Family created, but to move faster, innovate harder and keep raising the bar so high, the rest of the world needs a ladder just to see it. Dominating this space across the world takes a team. A team that runs together, succeeds together, and celebrates together. A team that's full of relentless energy and spirit that can only be fueled by one thing: a fist full of our delicious meat snacks. Real Meat Protein. Real People. Real Results. THAT is Link Snacks. Job Description JOB SUMMARY An experienced technical manager to lead our Development and Integration engineering team through an ambitious multi-year SAP transformation. This role combines hands-on technical leadership with platform governance-partnering with IT and business stakeholders to prioritize work, manage technical debt, and introduce modern SAP and integration capabilities that improve productivity and reliability. The position is responsible for driving S/4HANA development, BTP Integration Suite buildout, while also providing people leadership and capability governance for Data Engineering (SAP Datasphere) and Testing through domain leads. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES ABAP Development Leadership & Delivery Own ABAP development standards, code review governance, and technical design approval to ensure secure, maintainable solutions. Lead S/4HANA and BTP ABAP delivery (RAP/CAP) and Fiori extension work aligned to roadmap priorities. Build application development practices that improve delivery quality, reuse, and Team Member productivity. Integration Engineering (PI/PO to BTP) & API Enablement Own PI/PO to SAP BTP Integration Suite migration planning, delivery governance, and decommission sequencing. Provide architectural direction for integration patterns and API-based connectivity across a hybrid ECC/S/4 landscape. Support change and release processes for integrations (deployment standards, runbooks, and operational handoffs). Portfolio Governance & Technical Debt Remediation Partner with IT leadership and business stakeholders on prioritization, ensuring capacity is aligned to transformation milestones and operational needs. Work with stakeholders to measure and prioritize technical debt remediation (custom ABAP reduction, integration simplification, Data modernization). Explore emerging SAP/BTP capabilities and industry trends; recommend solutions that improve stability, performance, and business value. Data Engineering (SAP Datasphere) Capability Management Provide people leadership and delivery oversight to Data Engineering Lead, including intake, prioritization, capacity planning, and execution governance. Establish and govern SAP Datasphere platform practices and standards (modeling patterns, naming conventions, performance guidance, transport/release approach, and documentation). Ensure the team delivers reliable, secure, and auditable data products and pipelines from SAP and non-SAP sources, partner with security and data governance stakeholders on access, retention, and compliance expectations. Define and monitor operational and quality metrics for data products (freshness, data quality, lineage completeness, incident trends) and drive continuous improvement through the team. Testing & Quality Engineering Capability Management Lead the Testing capability across SAP delivery through the Testing Lead, including test strategy, planning standards, defect triage governance, and release readiness reporting. Define and govern test standards and tooling (regression approach, test data management, automation strategy) to improve coverage, consistency, and cycle time. Ensure stakeholder alignment and readiness for UAT and cutover validation (environment readiness, entry/exit criteria, and sign-off coordination). Own quality metrics and continuous improvement (defect leakage, escaped defects, automation rate, post-release stability) and ensure lessons learned are incorporated into delivery practices. People Leadership & Vendor Management Lead and develop domain leads across ABAP Development, Integration Platform, Data Engineering, and Testing; manage performance, coaching, and succession planning. Manage third-party provider performance for development and integration services; hold partners accountable for quality and delivery outcomes. Participate in vendor/contract decision support by providing in put on scope, standards, and delivery expectations. Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those a Team Member encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. The work environment is an office setting with varying degrees of temperature and noise levels. The vast amount of work is conducted in a climate-controlled office. Travel may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an Team Member to be successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the Team Member is regularly required to sit, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The Team Member is occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms. The Team Member must occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Qualifications Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or equivalent years of working experience 10 + years of SAP technical experience Hands-on experience with ABAP development and SAP integration Minimum 2 full-cycle S/4HANA implementation (brownfield or greenfield) in a technical leadership capacity. 5 + years of people management experience leading multi-discipline SAP technical teams. Experience governing an AMS or SI partner relationship, including quality standards and SLA accountability. Proven ability to manage delivery in a hybrid landscape where legacy and modern platforms coexist. Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills across IT leadership and business partners. Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate technical information to non-technical audiences. Proven ability to manage delivery in a hybrid landscape where legacy and modern platforms coexist. Active BTP certifications or formal SAP training in Integration Suite, CAP, or Datasphere preferred. Exposure to SAP GRC or security architecture considerations in S/4 implementations preferred. CPB, Food & Beverage, or Manufacturing industry SAP experience preferred. Preferred Qualifications: Solid working knowledge of SAP BTP (e.g., Integration Suite, Build/CAP framework, and/or Datasphere) Experience with IBP technical architecture of APO-to-IBP migration preferred Additional Information The salary range for this role is is $160,000 - $185,000 (Annually). Actual salaries will vary based on several factors, including but not limited to external market data, internal equity, location, and candidate skill set and experience. Base pay is just one component of Jack Link's Total Rewards package for Team Members. Other rewards may include annual incentive and program-specific awards. Jack Link's provides a variety of benefits to eligible Team Members, including medical, dental and vision benefits, life and disability insurance, 401k participation, paid holidays, and paid time off. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Jack Link's provides equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic that is protected by federal, state or local law. E-VERIFY: Jack Link's is a participant in the federal E-Verify program to confirm the identity and employment authorization of all newly hired employees. For information about the E-Verify program, please visit: All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines. Disclaimer: This job description is intended to generally describe the nature and level of work to be performed by employees in this position . click apply for full job details