Group Lead - Digital Innovation

Job Description

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, Business Resource Groups (BRGs) to help foster diversity, inclusion, and belonging for all employees, an industry-leading total rewards package that emphasizes a high discretionary bonus.

*Benefits begin immediately upon hire for salaried employees.

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Group Lead, Digital Innovation at a glance...

You will drive enterprise Digital and GenAI transformation by identifying, shaping, and advancing the next generation of business capabilities, products, platforms, and operating models that create measurable competitive advantage and enterprise value.

What's on the menu?

• Lead identification and development of enterprise-wide digital, AI, and GenAI transformation opportunities aligned to strategic business priorities.
• Partner with senior business and technology leaders to define future-state capabilities, operating models, and transformation roadmaps.
• Translate business strategy, market trends, and emerging technologies into actionable product, platform, and AI investment opportunities.
• Drive enterprise thinking beyond automation use cases toward transformational growth, efficiency, customer, and workforce outcomes.
• Build business cases, value hypotheses, strategic recommendations, and executive-ready investment proposals.

Recipe for Success - apply now if this sounds like you!

• I have 10+ years of experience in digital strategy, product strategy, AI transformation, innovation, management consulting, corporate strategy, or enterprise product management.
• I have demonstrated success leading large-scale digital, data, AI, or business transformation initiatives in complex global organizations.
• I have a proven ability to connect emerging technologies to measurable business outcomes including growth, productivity, cost optimization, and operating model transformation.
• I have deep understanding of AI, GenAI, agentic systems, automation, data products, and digital platform strategies.
• I have strong executive presence with the ability to influence senior leaders and drive alignment across diverse stakeholder groups.

Please note: This job posting is just a preview of the full scope of the position. A comprehensive job description will be shared.

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:

$141,500.00 - $176,900.00

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 affordable access to healthcare, protection, and saving for the future, we offer plans tailored to meet you and your family’s needs. Coverage for benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.

Wellbeing: We offer events, resources, and learning opportunities that inspire a physical, social, emotional, and financial well-being lifestyle 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, union status, and other employment status factors, for example:

• Physical - Medical, Prescription Drug, Dental, Vision, Screenings/Assessments

• 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, Accidental Death & Dismemberment, Disability

Location(s)

Chicago/Aon Center

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 [email protected] for assistance.