Title: Global Technology Management Lead
We’re hiring a Kellanova Work Systems Global Technology Management Lead to join our Global Engineering organization and help shape the future of technology management across our supply chain. In this global role, you’ll define strategy, processes, and governance for the Technology Management Element of the Kellanova Work Systems Technical Center. Your work will reduce losses in reliability, cost, and safety across our manufacturing network through continuous improvement, technology development, and lifecycle management. This is a high-impact opportunity to lead innovation and standardization at scale.
You’ll collaborate with technical leaders across regions to build capability, deploy global standards, and support continuous improvement. The role blends strategic thinking with hands-on facilitation and cross-functional partnership. You’ll be part of a global team focused on delivering operational excellence through technology. This position follows a hybrid schedule and can be based near any of our global offices or manufacturing facilities.
A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing
- Developing Technical Standards – Define and maintain global work processes that connect local practices to global standards, reducing technology risk and driving operational savings. Link technology workflows to other elements of the Technical Center to ensure cohesive execution.
- Building and Deploying Capability – Own and maintain Phase 1 through Phase 3 assessment standards for your element. Develop and manage a global skills matrix and host capability-building sessions to ensure regional and plant-level teams are properly upskilled.
- Driving Governance and Progression – Monitor global deployment progress in partnership with regional leads and plant-level technical managers. Participate in monthly Technical Center meetings to align and share best practices.
- Partnering Across Functions – Work closely with engineering, procurement, maintenance, facilities, and other stakeholders to ensure alignment and integration across the network. Support loss elimination processes and identify optimization opportunities.
- Fostering Community and Collaboration – Sponsor communities of practice and collaborate with global technical leaders and technology owners to identify needs and drive continuous improvement.
We’re Looking for Someone With
- High school diploma or equivalent plus extensive related experience (minimum 3 years with a degree or 6 years without)
- Demonstrated leadership, strong interpersonal and communication skills, and the ability to influence across levels and disciplines
- Vision for new opportunities related to technology and leading industry practices
- Ability to manage challenges with global program deployment across regions, time zones, cultures, and languages
- Up to 25% travel is required (more during initial deployment, less once the program matures).
Compensation
The annual salary range is $131,800- $173,040, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.
What’s Next
Applications for this position will be accepted through August 28, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer. All applicants must have permanent legal authorization to work in the United States. Kellanova does not sponsor employment visas for this role.
Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email USA.Recruitment@Kellanova.com.
Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis. See KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.
Get to Know Us
At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands includes Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Tresor, Crunchy Nut, among others.
Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.
Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.
Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close towards the end of 2025 (subject to customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.
You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com, and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.
What does it take to be the best? Someone like you.
Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website here.
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