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About the Role

Support the execution of strategic capital investments across North America, managing approval workflows, financial tools, analytics, and special programs. This role facilitates long and short-term CAPEX strategy and Project Manages capital engineering projects to deliver business value, aiming to build a consistent and efficient CAPEX execution engine for the NA Zone.

Responsibilities

• Support the end-to-end Capital Engineering approval process for Growth and Replacement projects across the NA Zone (>$600MM annual spend).
• Drive the standard of submissions to ensure they are complete, business cases are robust, and governance standards are met.
• Coordinate cross-functional inputs to advance projects through CAR stages.
• Develop and enhance approval workflow tools, checklists, and templates to reduce cycle time and increase first-pass quality of submissions.
• Support management of the NA Zone CAPEX budget, including monthly Latest Estimates (LEs) variance analysis, and reporting.
• Administer and continuously improve the financial tracking tools (dashboards, trackers, reporting templates).
• Support or lead high-impact programs, such as the Surplus Asset Program and the Critical Spares Process.
• Identify and run continuous improvement initiatives across CAPEX processes, tools, and standards.
• Support the analytics and execution of the Annual 1-Year and 3-Year Strategic CAPEX Planning cycles.
• Partner with Finance, Operations and Supply Chain Development to ensure plan alignment with commercial growth and manufacturing ambitions.
• Translate portfolio data into clear, actionable insights for the Capex Portfolio Lead and senior leadership.
• Execute engineering projects as a Project Manager — defining scope, cost, timelines, and managing from approval to delivery.
• Collaborate across Operations, Finance, Supply Chain, Logistics, Procurement, R&D, Manufacturing Leadership, Plant Managers, and Engineering Managers.
• Provide clear, concise communication to senior leaders, with the ability to influence decisions and drive alignment in a matrixed environment.
• Facilitate, track, and report on CAPEX Execution KPIs (schedule adherence, budget adherence, approval cycle time, surplus recovery value, etc.).
• Build management routines and dashboards that drive accountability and visibility across the NA Zone CAPEX portfolio.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor and coach engineers and project managers, supporting talent development.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field from an accredited institution (highly preferred).
• MBA or finance-related credentials are a plus.
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience in capital project management, manufacturing engineering, portfolio/program management, or capital finance.
• Experience ideally within a CPG or process manufacturing environment.
• Strong financial acumen, with demonstrated experience managing budgets, building business cases, and translating financial data into decision-ready insights for leadership.
• Technical/engineering fluency sufficient to scope projects, challenge assumptions, and engage credibly with plant engineers and equipment vendors.
• Proven track record of leading cross-functional initiatives across multiple plants and business units.
• Strong project and program management skills.
• Experience with project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, scrum) and the ability to apply the right approach to the right problem.
• Excellent written, oral, and presentation skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and tailor messages to both technical and commercial audiences.
• Strong stakeholder management and change management capabilities.
• Able to navigate ambiguity, build alignment, and drive results in a matrixed environment.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and process-driven, with a continuous improvement mindset.

Skills

• Excel (advanced dashboard creation and modelling)
• Power BI (or equivalent)
• Financial/CAPEX management systems
• SAP or similar ERP capital modules (a plus)
• Project management methodologies (waterfall, agile, scrum)
• Written communication
• Oral communication
• Presentation skills
• Influencing senior leaders
• Stakeholder management
• Change management
• Mentoring and coaching
• Analytical skills

Location

• Chicago/Aon Center
• Toronto - Queen's Quay - Headquarters

Work Type

• Normal office environment
• Moderate travel to manufacturing facilities and equipment vendor locations
• Offices are open workspaces

Experience Level

• Sr. Manager
• 5–8+ years of progressive experience

Education Level

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering or related technical field
• MBA or finance-related credentials

Salary/Compensations

• $120,800.00 - $151,000.00

Benefits

• Performance-based bonus
• Healthcare coverage
• Prescription drug coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Screenings/Assessments
• Paid Time Off
• Company Holidays
• Leave of Absence
• Flexible Work Arrangements
• Recognition
• Training
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellbeing Programs
• Family Support Programs
• 401k
• Life insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment insurance
• Disability insurance

About the Company

• Kraft Heinz is a global food company with a delicious heritage.
• With iconic and emerging food and beverage brands around the world, we deliver the best taste, fun and quality to every meal table we touch.
• We’re on a mission to disrupt not only our own business, but the global food industry.
• A consumer obsession and unexpected partnerships fuel our progress as we drive innovation across every part of our company.
• Around the world, our people are connected by a culture of ownership, agility and endless curiosity.
• We also believe in being good humans, who are working to improve our company, communities, and planet.
• We’re proud of where we’ve been – and even more thrilled about where we’re headed – as we nourish the world and lead the future of food.
• We grow our people to grow our business.
• We champion great people who bring ambition, curiosity, and high performance to the table as the guardians of our beloved and nostalgic brands.
• Good isn't good enough. We choose greatness every day by challenging the ordinary and making bold decisions.
• All while celebrating our wins - and our failures – as we work together to lead the future of food.
• Challenging the status quo takes talent.
• We invest in your purpose and potential by developing skills and nurturing strengths that leave a legacy on our business and a lasting impact on your career.
• Because great people make great companies, and we’re growing something great here at Kraft Heinz.
• Everyone is welcome at our table.
• In fact, we thrive on learning and growing from our diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Doesn’t matter who you are, where you’re from, or who makes your heart sing.
• We want you to show up as your authentic self, excited to work with amazing colleagues to solve complex challenges and innovate in an ever-changing industry.
• We’re committed to: Hiring and growing talent from diverse backgrounds and perspectives.
• Growing our Business Resource Groups — vibrant, celebrated communities that enhance our business through thought leadership employee engagement and professional development opportunities.
• Providing our managers and leaders high quality learning experiences to explore how to foster inclusion and belonging.

Equal Opportunity

• Kraft Heinz is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Underrepresented Ethnic Minority Groups/Women/Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/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 for assistance.