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At Ferrara, Ferrero, Fox’s Burton’s, and The Fine Biscuits Company, we’re loved by people of all generations for the joy we bring—and that joy is crafted by our people. Join us and explore a whole world to discover, where your passion will find its place.

Today, Ferrara is the #1 sugar confectioner in the U.S, with global sales in more than 40 countries. Ferrara boasts a passionate team of over 9,000 employees around the world who deliver and create hundreds of iconic and beloved products.

In the U.S., more than 67 million households annually enjoy our popular brands like NERDS®, Brach’s®, Jelly Belly®, SweeTARTS®, Laffy Taffy®, and Trolli®. In Brazil, Dori has become a household name with snacking products that include brands such as Dori, Gomets, Pettiz, and Yogurte 100. And, in France, Carambar & Co have earned generations of loyal customers through the timeless appeal of iconic candy and chocolate brands such as Carambar, Lutti, Krema, Poulain, Vichy and Terry’s. A privately held company, Ferrara Group is headquartered in Chicago. Ferrara boasts a network of over 30 locations in North America, South America, Europe and Asia Pacific that includes manufacturing, distribution, sales, and R&D facilities.

Learn more at www.ferrara.com or www.linkedin.com/company/ferrara-/

Principal IT Product Manager, Commercial & Corporate Functions

Work Location: Chicago

Due to the highly interactive and team-based nature of this role, in-person attendance for most of the workweek (i.e., 3 days or more) is essential for: effective communication including during in-person meetings, strong supervision, real-time problem-solving, and participation in cross-functional initiatives.

Want to make an impact?

Technology powers Ferrara’s transformation of iconic brands into a world-class global business. Following a successful S/4HANA go-live, our IT organization is leading the next phase of digital evolution—scaling platforms, advancing data and analytics, and partnering closely with the business to deliver measurable impact. This is a chance to join a highly innovative IT team with strong executive sponsorship and influence across the enterprise.

The Principal IT Product Manager, Commercial & Corporate Functions plays a strategic role in designing and governing SAP platforms and solutions across a large-scale, complex enterprise environment. This role ensures Ferrara’s Commercial Platform are secure, scalable, standardized, and aligned with strategic business and technology roadmaps.

The Principal IT Product Manager, Commercial, will work directly with Business leaders, IT Leaders and external Service Providers leading enterprise-wide SAP, non-SAP technology platforms facilitating the delivery of scalable, easy-to-sustain standardized solutions. A keen understanding of the goals and objectives of the Commercial function is required.

Ways you will make a difference

Product Management Strategy & Architecture

Lead enterprise Commercial architecture across OTC, Trade Management, CO-PA, Deduction Management, AP/AR, Retail, RGM, and supporting platforms including HighRadius, OpenText VIM, DRC, and Thomson Reuters OneSource.
Design scalable, resilient SAP-centric solutions spanning applications, data platforms, and integration layers that enable end-to-end commercial processes
Develop technology roadmaps aligned to business strategy, investment priorities, and Go-to-Market models (1P/2P/3P, POS data, unified data strategy, field execution)
Establish governance frameworks, security guardrails, and architectural standards to ensure compliant, high-quality delivery.

Product Delivery & Operational Leadership

Provide technical and strategic leadership across commercial and manufacturing initiatives. Manage concurrent programs aligned to business priorities while driving quality, cost optimization, automation, and process standardization.
Partner with operations to meet design, build, and test milestones. Lead root cause analysis, oversee documentation and engineering rigor, manage budgets, staffing, capital planning, and maintain a strong safety culture.

Security, Risk & Technology Advisory

Embed enterprise-grade security and compliance controls across cloud and commercial platforms. Conduct risk assessments and ensure disaster recovery and resilience.
Lead architectural direction for transformation programs, guide cross-functional teams, manage commercial budgets, and ensure solution alignment with enterprise integration and architecture principles.

Automation & Stakeholder Alignment

Drive global standardization, automation, and continuous improvement across commercial and corporate functions.
Collaborate with senior leaders, architects, vendors, and integrators to translate strategy into scalable solutions, presenting clear trade-offs and risk assessments to executive audiences.

Skills that will make you successful

Strategic thinker who can simplify complexity and drive clarity in large organizations.
Strong communicator capable of influencing decision-making across business units and technical teams.
Highly collaborative, with the ability to lead discussions with architects, engineers, and executives.
Proactive, structured, and detail-oriented with a focus on delivering enterprise value.
Proficient in Agile Delivery and Vendor Collaboration ensuring quality and ability to meet timelines of project lifecycles.
Good understanding of AI, Cloud Platforms.
Managing TCO, reduction of technical debt and process inefficiencies.

Experiences that will support your success

Bachelor’s degree in IT, Computer Science, Engineering, or equivalent experience. Master’s degree preferred
10+ years of IT experience, with at least 3–5 years in a Director/Lead role in Commercial Domain
Preferred Enterprise Certifications:
- SAP Certification (S/4 HANA, SAP Activate), TPM, TPO, RGM, Agile/Scrum Product Owner
- Project Management Certification(Agile/Scrum Product Master), PMP( Optional)

What We Offer

At Ferrara, we’re proud to support our employees by providing comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, dental insurance, a 401(k), and paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual bonus based on company performance. Learn more about our benefits at https://flimp.live/Ferrara-Candy-2025-OE-QR

Compensation

The salary range for this role is $141,216 - $197,702 annually.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees, employment decisions and opportunities at Ferrara will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital or civil union status, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, military or veteran status, disability, handicap, genetic information, pregnancy (childbirth or related medical condition), or on any other basis prohibited by law. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection, job assignment, compensation, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training.

Nearest Major Market: Chicago