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The Engineering Technical Center of Excellence Senior Manager role will lead a category for the Technical Center of Excellence deployment and the regional Capital Management Element Lead supporting regional engineering and plant functions. As the liaison between finance and engineering, this position serves multiple purposes in supporting capital management and planning efforts within the region. The Technical Center and Capital Management Lead ensures adherence to financial policies, budget cycles, and effective coordination between engineering and finance for tracking and reporting. This position can be based on Chicago, Illinois, Grand Rapids, MI, Jackson, TN or Battle creek, MI and will work a hybrid schedule with in-office attendance on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

In this role you will collaborate closely with Technical Center global, regional, and category leads, site local leads, as well as category business partners, execution leads, project managers, finance controllers, and finance leads.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Kellanova Work System (KWS) Deployment Capability Building : Establish phase 1 and 2 capability building programs to upskill plant technical center leads and Engineering and Facilities/technical managers on technical center expectations. Develop and manage a Skills matrix for plant-level technical center leads and Engineering and Facilities/technical managers regionally.

• KWS Governance: Monitor progress of technical center ‘elements’ in both phase 1 and 2, as well as E&F/technical managers’ phase progression for each plant within the region. Ensure key performance metrics are published across the region and combined in global analysis.

• Capital Management Oversight: Lead the COP (Community of Practice) with members from engineering, finance, plant, and external partners. Act as the region’s Subject Matter Expert (SME) for the CIP (Capital Investment Planning) process, maintaining visibility at 0% past due across FAM (Financial Asset Management), engineering, and procurement. Act as the regional SME for Cost Estimating.

  We’re Looking for Someone With

• 6+ years experience in either Finance, Capital Management polices and/or Engineering Work Processes (PMI). Has the capacity to become the SME in both areas

• Strong budget management & consolidation skills

• SAP reporting and management experience

• Strong communication skills – written, oral and via presentations

  What’s Next

  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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/hiring-process.html) to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

  Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email usa.recruitment@kellanova.com

  If you join our team, you’ll be rewarded for the difference you make. Our comprehensive benefits offer you the support you need through your life events, big or small. Visit our benefits page (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/working-here/benefits.html) & be sure to ask your recruiter for more specific 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 include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, 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.

  We’re on a journey to be the best. You coming?

  Relocation is being offered. Estimated travel is 30%.

  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 (https://www.kellanovacareers.com/en/our-impact/equity-diversity-and-inclusion.html) .