Kraft Heinz
Overview
Program Manager, Squad Lead at a glance... You will be an embedded business partner, working side-by-side with marketing and product development teams to accelerate delivery of strategic product MVPs. You’ll facilitate the adoption of Agile mindsets, best practices, and tools to drive incremental value—unlocking consumer learnings, launching new products, and delivering measurable business impact. Location
Chicago (3 days in office) – Chicago/Aon Center Compensation
Base pay range:
$102,100.00/yr - $127,600.00/yr Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. New Hire Base Salary Range:
$102,100.00 - $127,600.00 Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted business partner, deeply embedded in the day-to-day work of innovation teams, understanding 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. Foster a collaborative, engaging environment that encourages learning, adaptation, and high performance. Facilitate large group discussions and drive cross-functional alignment. Act as an ambassador for Agile methodologies across the organization. Qualifications
1-3+ years of relevant experience with Agile and Scrum, ideally in physical product innovation or development (CPG/food industry preferred). 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) is a plus. Experience with tools such as Monday.com, Miro and Commercialization PLM’s is preferred. Demonstrated ability to drive results, foster innovation, and promote continuous improvement. Benefits and Wellbeing
Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Our Total Rewards philosophy provides a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families. Wellbeing programs include physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being resources and events. Benefits and wellbeing programs may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. 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, Disability Location
Chicago, IL – Location: Chicago/Aon Center Equal Opportunity
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and other protected classes. Applicants who require accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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Program Manager, Squad Lead at a glance... You will be an embedded business partner, working side-by-side with marketing and product development teams to accelerate delivery of strategic product MVPs. You’ll facilitate the adoption of Agile mindsets, best practices, and tools to drive incremental value—unlocking consumer learnings, launching new products, and delivering measurable business impact. Location
Chicago (3 days in office) – Chicago/Aon Center Compensation
Base pay range:
$102,100.00/yr - $127,600.00/yr Bonus: This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. New Hire Base Salary Range:
$102,100.00 - $127,600.00 Responsibilities
Serve as a trusted business partner, deeply embedded in the day-to-day work of innovation teams, understanding 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. Foster a collaborative, engaging environment that encourages learning, adaptation, and high performance. Facilitate large group discussions and drive cross-functional alignment. Act as an ambassador for Agile methodologies across the organization. Qualifications
1-3+ years of relevant experience with Agile and Scrum, ideally in physical product innovation or development (CPG/food industry preferred). 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) is a plus. Experience with tools such as Monday.com, Miro and Commercialization PLM’s is preferred. Demonstrated ability to drive results, foster innovation, and promote continuous improvement. Benefits and Wellbeing
Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Our Total Rewards philosophy provides a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families. Wellbeing programs include physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being resources and events. Benefits and wellbeing programs may vary by role, country, region, union status, and other employment status factors. 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, Disability Location
Chicago, IL – Location: Chicago/Aon Center Equal Opportunity
Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity and other protected classes. Applicants who require accommodation may contact NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com for assistance.
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