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The Marzetti Company · 2 days ago

IT Program Manager- Data Analytics & AI

Columbus, OH

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

The Marzetti Company is transitioning from platform implementation to ongoing business transformation within their IT department. The IT Program Manager will lead a team managing enhancements, projects, and programs in the areas of Data, Analytics, and AI, ensuring effective program execution and collaboration with stakeholders.

Food and BeverageFood ProcessingManufacturingWholesale

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Build and lead high-performing matrixed teams; provide coaching and mentorship

Directly supervise staff/subcontractors; oversee hiring, training, performance, and issue resolution

Monitor program/project activities for accuracy, quality, and consistency

Benchmark performance and drive continuous improvement in program/portfolio management

Manage intake and portfolio alignment within IT hierarchy and standards

Translate corporate strategy into a data & AI program roadmap

Define scope, objectives, metrics, and charters for initiatives

Manage budgets, forecasts, and cloud/AI training costs

Maintain schedules, monitor RAG status, and mitigate risks

Enforce stage gate compliance; train/support PMs and admins

Oversee staffing, resourcing, and project execution

Audit project plans and track benefits realization

Report status, risks, and progress to stakeholders

Partner with AI Council and enterprise architects to guide AI strategy

Manage AI use-case pipeline and prioritization (e.g., forecasting, predictive, generative)

Define standards for model lifecycle (development, deployment, monitoring)

Oversee ethics, responsible AI, risk controls, and compliance (GDPR, CCPA)

Ensure adoption through organizational change management and training

Prioritize analytics initiatives across business units

Ensure data quality, lineage, and master data processes

Enable scalable, governed analytics platforms with architecture teams

Advance dashboards, self-service, and advanced analytics capabilities

Act as liaison between business and IT leadership

Drive adoption of AI and analytics solutions through communication/training

Track and communicate value realization to executives

Govern vendor relationships and ensure SLAs/contract compliance

Recommend standards for BI tools, AI frameworks, and ML platforms

Support RFPs, renewals, sourcing, and cost optimization

Deliver KPIs, dashboards, and executive updates

Capture lessons learned and share best practices

Monitor emerging AI/analytics trends and recommend pilots

Establish standards for project reporting and documentation

Qualification

IT project managementData AnalyticsAI strategyPMP certificationManufacturing industry experienceStakeholder managementRisk managementBudget trackingVendor managementTeam leadership

Required

Bachelor's in business, IS, or related field; or equivalent experience

8+ years IT project management (increasing size/complexity)

3+ years business-facing delivery in analytics, custom dev, or AI

Proven success coordinating large/multiple projects

Skilled in estimation, scheduling, risk/issue management, lifecycle adherence, budget/benefits tracking

Preferred

Manufacturing industry experience preferred

PMP certification preferred

Company

The Marzetti Company

The Marzetti Company is a food and beverage company that manufactures and sells sauces, dressings, breads, and pasta.

Founded in 1896

Westerville, Ohio, USA

1001-5000 employees

http://www.marzetticompany.com

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