If you are currently employed at Smithfield, please log into Workday and submit your application through the Jobs Hub. Have a seat at our table. When you join Smithfield, you become part of something special – a company that's sustainably feeding people around the world, producing good food the right way with respect for our people, animals, communities and planet. With opportunities across locations and functions, a culture grounded in our Core Four values - gratitude, communication, respect and accountability - and a strong commitment to learning, collaboration, and innovation, Smithfield offers challenging and rewarding careers where you can grow, contribute and make a real impact. Apply Now! THE VALUE YOU’LL BRING: The position summary states the general nature and purpose of the job. Overall accountabilities are defined in this section. The Director, ePMO leads enterprise portfolio governance, project delivery, and value realization across Smithfield. This role heads the ePMO, assuming full accountability for enterprise-wide project and program management. The Director ensures strategic initiatives are executed with discipline, transparency, and alignment to business priorities. Partnering with IT, business leaders, Finance, and the Investment Committee, this leader drives prioritization, execution excellence, and measurable, business driven outcomes. Serving as a trusted advisor to senior leadership, the Director champions disciplined investment management and ensures that enterprise initiatives consistently deliver meaningful value. WHAT YOU’LL DO: The below statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this job. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. May perform other duties as assigned. Enterprise ePMO Leadership & Strategy Serve as the single accountable leader for the Enterprise PMO, owning strategy, operating model, and outcomes Define and continuously mature Smithfield’s enterprise project and portfolio management framework Position the ePMO as a value-driven, execution-focused function aligned to enterprise priorities Portfolio Governance, Investment & Prioritization Own enterprise intake, prioritization, and governance for initiatives requiring executive visibility or funding Partner with IT and Finance to support capital planning, investment trade-offs, and prioritization decisions Ensure alignment of initiatives to strategic objectives, capacity, and funding constraints Delivery Oversight, Execution Excellence & Risk Management Provide executive oversight of complex, cross-functional programs and initiatives Ensure consistent application of standards, methodologies, and tools across the enterprise Identify and manage risks, interdependencies, and execution issues, driving timely mitigation and escalation Executive Reporting, Transparency & Insights Deliver clear, data-driven reporting on portfolio health, financials, risks, and value realization Enable leadership with visibility into progress, outcomes, and trade-offs for decision-making Maintain enterprise dashboards and metrics reflecting delivery performance and value delivered People Leadership & Capability Development Leadership: Drives a positive employee experience through leadership by way of employee development and coaching. Coach leaders and practitioners to elevate execution maturity across the enterprise Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and results-oriented delivery Continuous Improvement & Operational Enablement Simplify and optimize governance and delivery processes Balance rigor with agility to meet business needs without unnecessary overhead Continuously evolve the ePMO to support changing enterprise priorities WHAT WE’RE SEEKING: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
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Bachelor's Degree from an accredited four-year college or university and 10+ years of relevant experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience, required. Leadership: 5+ years of demonstrated experience in team management/development. Enterprise Portfolio Leadership: Proven experience leading enterprise portfolio governance and execution of complex initiatives Executive Influence: Strong executive presence with ability to advise senior leaders and steering committees Financial & Business Acumen: Demonstrated financial and business acumen, including capital planning and value realization OTHER SKILLS THAT MAKE YOU STAND OUT: Enterprise PMO Leadership
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leading an IT-centric or enterprise PMO in a large, complex organization Portfolio & Investment Expertise: Strong understanding of portfolio prioritization, resource planning, and governance PPM Tools & Systems:
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with enterprise PPM tools (e.g., Smartsheet, Planview, ServiceNow) Certifications: PMP, PgMP, PMI PMOCP, SAFe, or similar credentials The expected pay range for this position is $160,000 - $202,500 annually. Smithfield Foods provides pay ranges that reflect its good faith estimate of the salary or hourly wage the company reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of hire. Individual compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to, the scope and responsibilities of the role, location of the position, the candidate’s qualifications and experience, internal equity, external market pay for comparable positions and budget considerations. At Smithfield Foods, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive total rewards package. Learn more about our benefits package here. Relocation Package Available Yes EEO Information Smithfield is an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, gender identity, protected veterans status, status as a disabled individual or any other protected group status or non-job characteristic as directed by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment selection process, please call us at 757-357-1595. At Smithfield, good food starts with good people. "Good food. Responsibly.®" is more than just our tagline; it's what we do. We provide good jobs. We take good care of our animals. We are good stewards of the environment. We do good in our local communities. Smithfield is proud to offer robust, flexible and affordable benefit plans and programs to support our team members and their loved ones, and with out-of-pocket costs, on average, 20 percent less than plans offered by other employers. Beyond our medical plans, our Be Well programs offer tools and resources to enhance your quality of life, at no additional cost. These programs are uniquely tailored to our Smithfield team and provide support for elective surgeries, weight loss, mental health, cancer, kidney disease, diabetes, smoking cessation, asthma, maternity management and more. Our company invests in your future. We offer comprehensive training and professional development programs designed to help you reach your full potential. Through LinkedIn Learning, employees can access on‑demand courses, professional certificates, and skill‑based training to build capabilities aligned with career and business needs. Our partnership with Guild supports your continuing education with tuition assistance covering English language learning, high school completion, and degree programs, while our leadership development initiatives nurture high‑potential talent. We also offer unique benefits like our Smithfield Scholarship Program for employees’ children. Headquartered in Smithfield, Virginia, since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with a leading position in packaged meats and fresh pork products. With a diverse brand portfolio and strong relationships with U.S. farmers and customers, we responsibly meet demand for quality protein around the world. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com and connect with us on Facebook, X, formerly known as Twitter, LinkedIn, and Instagram. Not finding the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Get Started below or create an account by clicking 'Sign In' at the top of the page to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!