Sr. Manager Organization & Improvement - Wells Ferrero

Support the Wells Organization & Improvement agenda by contributing to organizational design, development, change, and governance initiatives. The role provides analytical, project management, and coordination support to the Head of O&I and acts as a key execution partner in delivering organizational projects across Wells. The role ensures O&I methodologies, standards, and ways of working are consistently applied and translated into tangible outcomes for the business.

Responsibilities

• Organizational Design
  • Support the analysis and development of organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities in line with Wells and Group methodologies
  • Contribute to role design activities, including role clarity, accountability mapping, and documentation
  • Prepare organizational diagnostics, gap analysis, and scenario comparison to inform design decisions
  • Support the development and update of organizational charts, role descriptions, and supporting materials
  • Support grading evaluation preparation
  • Proactively support Wells management in identifying and addressing key organizational issues, in line with Group and Ice-Cream organizational guidelines
• Organizational Development
  • Support organizational development initiatives for specific Functions/sub-functions in terms of to-be structures, role design, and recommended sizing
  • Contribute to sizing analysis, workload assessments, and operating model reviews
  • Help translate target-state designs into actionable implementation plans
• Change Management
  • Support the deployment of change management approaches aligned with the Group methodology
  • Support the preparation of change materials such as narrative, presentations, FAQs, etc.
  • Support stakeholder mapping, impact analysis, and change readiness assessment
• Project Management (for O&I projects)
  • Support the planning and execution of organizational and transformation projects within Wells
  • Track milestones, risks, dependencies, and actions for O&I-related initiatives
• Governance
  • Support the design and maintenance of Wells governance mechanisms and decision forums
  • Assist in documenting key processes, decision rights, and governance principles
  • Contribute to the development and maintenance of main processes and Business Blueprint (BBP)
• GRC Collaboration
  • Support O&I input into Wells procedures, policies, and risk assessments in collaboration with Finance and GRC
  • Help coordinate inputs for audits, reviews, and remediation actions linked to organizational changes
  • Ensure that organizational initiatives consider risk, control, and compliance implications

Requirements

• 7-10 years in Business/Management Consulting and/or FMCG, with a strong track record in transformation
• Bachelor’s degree in economics or engineering

Skills

• Proficient with Microsoft Office suite: High-level utility of Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint required
• Strong project management skills with a structured approach to timelines, processes, and delivery, and ability to drive multiple initiatives in parallel
• Fluency with digital workplace platforms; comfort with data, KPIs, and dashboards
• Confidence and seniority to engage with and constructively challenge senior stakeholders
• Executive presence, excellent writing/storytelling, and strong project leadership across functions and levels

Pay

The base pay range for this position is $142,000 to $199,000 annually. Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, qualifications, and other job-related factors permitted by law.

About Us

Wells Enterprises, a Ferrero company, is one of the largest ice cream manufacturers in the United States and the maker of well-loved brands including Blue Bunny, Halo Top, Bomb Pop, and Blue Ribbon Classics, as well as Trolli, Butterfinger, 100Grand, Baby Ruth, Nutella, and Kinder Bueno. Wells Enterprises is a $2 billion company employing 4,000 employees across 4 production plants and 2 main hub locations, Chicago and Le Mars. Guided by innovation, quality, and a people-first mindset, Wells is committed to delighting consumers and developing exceptional teams. As part of the Ferrero Group, Wells combines its strong U.S. heritage with Ferrero’s global standards of excellence, offering a unique opportunity to grow within a dynamic, values-driven, and international environment. At Wells, our people—and their experience—sit at the heart of our ambition.

Benefits

At Wells, we’re proud to support our employees with comprehensive benefits that enhance health, financial wellness, and include paid time off (PTO). Eligible employees may also receive an annual incentive bonus based on Company performance.