IT Director – Governance

Purpose and Scope/General Summary: We are looking for an IT Director – Governance for JBS that reports onsite to the corporate office in Greeley, Colorado.

The IT Director position involves a wide range of responsibilities, including delivering assigned IT projects on time, working with the business to improve efficiencies, lead the company's efforts to ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) and other relevant regulations, managing internal controls, conducting risk assessments, and collaborating with internal and external auditors and leading a team of managers.  

Responsibilities:

• Lead the company's SOX compliance program, including the design, implementation, and monitoring of internal controls in IT.
• Develop and maintain SOX compliance policies and procedures.
• Conduct annual SOX risk assessments and scoping activities.
• Identify and assess control deficiencies, develop remediation plans, and ensure that internal controls are operating effectively.
• Monitor and track the status of SOX compliance activities in IT, and communicate SOX compliance status to senior management and external auditors.
• Oversee the design, implementation, and maintenance of IT internal controls, and work with process owners to identify, document, and test key controls.
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive compliance program that addresses all relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Conduct regular compliance training for IT employees.
• Monitor and track compliance activities, identify and assess compliance risks, and develop and implement compliance policies and procedures.
• Develop and implement risk mitigation strategies, and monitor and track compliance risks.
• Work closely with senior management, auditors, and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with SOX regulations and other legal and regulatory requirements.
• Collaborate with internal audit to support their work, and provide guidance and support to business units on compliance matters.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement changes to enhance compliance efforts.
• Stay abreast of changes in SOX regulations and other relevant legal and regulatory requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain a robust SAP security strategy aligned with business objectives and industry best practices.
• Establish and enforce security policies, standards, and procedures for SAP systems and data.
• Ensure compliance with relevant regulations, industry standards (e.g., GDPR, SOX), and internal IT policies.
• Oversee SAP security risk management activities, including identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks.
• Design and implement SAP security controls, including user access controls, role-based access control (RBAC), and data encryption.
• Monitor and maintain the security of SAP systems and data, including identifying and addressing vulnerabilities.
• Conduct security assessments and audits to identify weaknesses and ensure compliance.
• Lead, manage, and mentor a team of SAP security professionals, and provide technical guidance and expertise to the team and other stakeholders.
• Foster a culture of security awareness and best practices within the organization.
• Collaborate with other IT teams, business units, and external stakeholders on security matters.
• Communicate security risks and vulnerabilities to management and other stakeholders.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest SAP security threats and vulnerabilities.
• Develop and maintain security documentation, including security policies, procedures, and standards.
• Participate in SAP project planning and implementation to ensure security is considered from the outset.
• Drive continuous improvement in SAP security practices and technologies.
• Manage budgets and resources for SAP security activities.
• Deliver assigned IT projects on time.
• Develop and implement project management strategies and methodologies that align with organizational goals.
• Establish project management standards, processes, and tools.
• Provide strategic guidance and mentorship to project managers and teams.
• Oversee and coordinate the resources needed for projects with a defined scope, start, and completion point.
• Manage the project budget, resources, risks, and issues.
• Ensure that the projects meet the quality standards and expectations of the stakeholders.
• Collaborate with the business to improve efficiencies and enhance team efficiencies.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in computer science, information technology, or a related field.
• 8-10 years of experience in IT.
• Strong knowledge of IT processes, SDLC and project management methodology
• Prior experience with meat/CPG and public companies strongly preferred
• Experience with SOX and Compliance processes
• Ability to learn in a hands-on environment
• Basic understanding of the company operations
• Technical aptitude with successful project management experience preferred
• Preferred experience with SOX and Compliance processes
• Can perform the functions of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation
• As a salaried position with the company, you may be required to travel at some point to other facilities, to attend Company events, or as a representative of the Company in other situations. Unless otherwise specified in this posting, the amount of travel may vary and the most qualified candidate must be willing and able to travel as business needs dictate.

The applicant who fills this position will be eligible for the following compensation and benefits:

• Benefits: Vision, Medical, and Dental coverage begin after 60 days of employment;
• Paid Time Off: sick leave, vacation, and 6 company observed holidays;
• 401(k): company match begins after the first year of service and follows the company vesting schedule;
• Base salary range of $130,000-$150,000;
• Incentive Pay: This position is eligible to participate in the Company’s annual bonus plan, the amount of bonus varies and is subject to the standard terms and conditions of the incentive program; and
• Career Development: Our company is dedicated to supporting professional growth by offering continuous learning opportunities and a focus on career growth through various learning and development programs.

For individuals assigned and/or hired to work in states where it is required by law to include a reasonable estimate of the compensation for any given position, compensation ranges are specific to those states and takes into account various factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to a candidate’s relevant experience, qualifications, skills, competencies, and proficiencies for the role.

This position does not have an application deadline. We will continue to recruit until the position has been filled.

The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. The Immigration Reform and Control Act requires that verification of employment eligibility be documented for all new employees by the end of the third day of work.

About us: JBS USA is a leading global provider of diversified, high-quality food products, including a portfolio of well-recognized brands and innovative, easy-to-use food solutions. We process, prepare, package and deliver fresh and value-added premium meat, poultry and retail-ready food products for customers in approximately 100 countries on six continents. We are also the majority shareholder of Pilgrim’s, the largest poultry company in North America. JBS USA employs more than 100,000 team members, and our corporate office is located in beautiful Greeley, Colorado, where our 1,200 team members onsite enjoy more than 300 days of sunshine a year.

Our mission: To be the best in all that we do, completely focused on our business, ensuring the best products and services to our customers, a relationship of trust with our suppliers, profitability for our shareholders and the opportunity of a better future for all of our team members.

Our core values are: Availability, Determination, Discipline, Humility, Ownership, Simplicity, Sincerity

EOE, including disability/vets

Unsolicited Assistance: JBS and its companies do not accept unsolicited assistance from any recruitment vendors for any of our open jobs. All resumes or candidate profiles submitted by recruitment vendors or headhunters to any employee at JBS and its companies or via the applicant tracking system, in any form without a valid written request and search agreement previously approved by HR, will be solely owned by JBS and its companies. No fees will be paid should the candidate be hired by JBS and its companies because of an unsolicited referral.