Kraft Heinz Company
Job Description
Location: Chicago (3 days in office) Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, and initiatives to foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, along with a comprehensive rewards package that emphasizes a discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our channels. 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. What’s on the menu? 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.
Recipe for success: Apply now if this sounds like you! 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 PLMs is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to drive results, foster innovation, and promote continuous improvement.
Please note:
This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview. We hope to find you a seat at our table! Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $102,100.00 - $127,600.00 Bonus:
This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits:
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through healthcare plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and plan documents. Wellbeing:
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that support physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, and other factors, for example: Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
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(s) Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and sexual orientation/gender identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact
NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com
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Location: Chicago (3 days in office) Here at Kraft Heinz, we grow our people to grow our business, because we believe that great people make great companies. When you join our table, you can expect access to an array of holistic wellness benefits and perks, including medical, dental and vision coverage, 7% 401(k) matching, and initiatives to foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, along with a comprehensive rewards package that emphasizes a discretionary bonus. *Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees. Get a peek into life here at Kraft Heinz through our channels. 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. What’s on the menu? 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.
Recipe for success: Apply now if this sounds like you! 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 PLMs is preferred.
Demonstrated ability to drive results, foster innovation, and promote continuous improvement.
Please note:
This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description is shared upon interview. We hope to find you a seat at our table! Our Total Rewards philosophy is to provide a meaningful and flexible spectrum of programs that equitably support our diverse workforce and their families and complement Kraft Heinz’ strategy and values. New Hire Base Salary Range: $102,100.00 - $127,600.00 Bonus:
This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus as provided by the plan terms and governing documents. The compensation offered will take into account internal equity and may vary depending on the candidate's geographic region, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience among other factors Benefits:
Coverage for employees (and their eligible dependents) through healthcare plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and plan documents. Wellbeing:
We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that support physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being for our employees and their families. You’ll be able to participate in a variety of benefits and wellbeing programs that may vary by role, country, region, and other factors, for example: Physical – Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision
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(s) Chicago/Aon Center Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities and sexual orientation/gender identity and other protected classes. In order to ensure reasonable accommodation for protected individuals, applicants that require accommodation in the job application process may contact
NAZTAOps@kraftheinz.com
#J-18808-Ljbffr