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Date: Aug 19, 2026

Location: Chesterfield, MO -Missouri, US, 63017

City : St. Louis State : Missouri (US-MO) Country : United States (US) Requisition Number : 47498

A Day in the Life:

The Sr. Manager Project & Program Digital Leader for North America is responsible for collaborating with Global Teams to define strategies for the digital transformation of Industrial Operations Manufacturing Plants; and with Program and Region Teams to shape Region strategy including influencing and aligning roadmaps, budget, timelines to drive the execution of the overall digital strategy in alignment with Global Strategy.

Sr. Manager Project & Program Digital Leader will manage the Industrial Operations Digital Transformation Projects portfolio across a Region including ready to deploy projects, pilots, and proof of concepts. Leader is responsible for leading, driving, and influencing main stakeholders, integrating and collaborating across different areas to successfully implement new technologies and solutions while spreading digital transformation culture and delivering committed value to organization.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Collaborate with global teams to develop and advance Digital Transformation strategies that align with organizational objectives and operational priorities.


• Leads the development and alignment of regional Digital Transformation strategies in partnership with program and regional stakeholders.


• Manages the regional portfolio of manufacturing Digital Transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with global strategy through effective roadmap development, prioritization, budgeting, and timeline management.


• Oversees assessments, pilot programs, proof-of-concept initiatives, and project implementations within Industrial Operations, including extended on-site engagement as required to support successful execution.


• Partners with Innovation Leaders to engage internal and external stakeholders, including innovation institutes, universities, startups, and technology providers, to address Industrial Operations challenges and opportunities.


• Identifies, evaluates, and cultivates strategic partnerships and emerging technology opportunities that support operational excellence and digital innovation.


• Serves as the primary liaison with corporate functions, providing technical input and support for investment analyses, business cases, contracts, reports, presentations, and project updates.


• Collaborate with program teams, site leadership, engineers, and operators to deploy scalable digital solutions and promote a culture of Digital Transformation through training, communications, workshops, and webinars.


• Supports the monitoring and implementation of projects involving Industrial Control System (ICS) protocols, partnering with IT, OT, and Automation teams to deliver secure, scalable, and sustainable solutions.


• Apply agile methodologies and frameworks to accelerate value delivery, enhance cross-functional collaboration, and improve responsiveness to customer and stakeholder needs.


• Supports Change Management execution, user adoption, and value realization efforts while co-developing sustainable change management strategies that drive long-term business outcomes and solution adoption.

Skills/Experience Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Automation Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related technical field required.


• Experience leading or supporting innovation, research and development (R&D), and digital transformation initiatives involving robotics, artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, and emerging technologies.


• Strong project management and project design capabilities, including developing business cases, preparing funding proposals, and supporting grant or investment opportunities.


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Office 365 applications, including advanced Excel, Power BI, Teams, and other data visualization and collaboration tools.


• Working knowledge of programming languages and data analytics tools, such as Python, C/C++, or similar technologies.


• Ability to analyze complex business and operational challenges and translate them into scalable technology-driven solutions.


• Excellent communication, presentation, and storytelling skills, with the ability to effectively convey technical concepts to both technical and non-technical audiences.


• Demonstrated curiosity, innovation mindset, and enthusiasm for exploring and implementing new technologies and solutions.


• Strong organizational, prioritization, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.


• Proven ability to work proactively, adapt to change, and remain resilient while driving initiatives from concept through implementation.


• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams, stakeholders, and external partners to achieve project and business objectives.


• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to support project implementation, stakeholder engagement, and operational needs across multiple locations.


• Health Benefits – Offering choices so you can enroll in medical, dental and vision plans that meet your individual needs.


• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Investing in your future with an automatic 5% company contribution AND matching up to 4% of your contributions.


• Family Support – Supporting new and growing families by providing 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave and fertility coverage.


• Tuition Reimbursement – after one year of service, eligible for tuition expenses reimbursement of up to $5000 per year.


• Time Off – Providing generous PTO based on professional work experience
  
  
  • 0 – 9 years: 25 days
  
  
  • 10 – 19 years: 30 days
  
  
  • 20+ years: 35 days
  
  

At Bunge (NYSE: BG), our purpose is to connect farmers to consumers to deliver essential food, feed and fuel to the world. As a premier agribusiness solutions provider, our team of ~34,000 dedicated employees partner with farmers across the globe to move agricultural commodities from where they’re grown to where they’re needed—in faster, smarter, and more efficient ways. We are a world leader in grain origination, storage, distribution, oilseed processing and refining, offering a broad portfolio of plant‑based oils, fats, and proteins. We work alongside our customers at both ends of the value chain to deliver quality products and develop tailored, innovative solutions that address evolving consumer needs. With 200+ years of experience and presence in over 50 countries, we are committed to strengthening global food security, advancing sustainability, and helping communities prosper where we operate. Bunge has its registered office in Geneva, Switzerland and its corporate headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri. Learn more at Bunge.com.

Every day our people exemplify these values, which represent Bunge at its core:

• We Are One Team – Collaborative, Respectful, Inclusive


• We Lead The Way – Agile, Empowered, Innovative


• We Do What’s Right – Safety, Sustainability, With Integrity

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