Join our dynamic IT team and be part of creating innovative technology solutions as a Principal Cloud Data Architect.  You’ll design, build, and maintain our cloud platforms for data and analytics technologies across the organization. This role requires strategic thinking to align with our business objectives and technology strategy, ensuring our data and analytics cloud technology footprint evolves and adapts.  This role will be hybrid if located in the Chicago, IL or Battle Creek, MI areas, otherwise the role can be remote.

As a Principal Cloud Data Architect, you’ll collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the availability, performance, and security of our data and analytics platform, adhering to best practices and industry standards for the enterprise.  If you’re passionate about cloud architecture and data analytics, and thrive in a collaborative, innovative environment, we’d love to hear from you.

A Taste of What You’ll Be Doing

• Cloud Platform Strategy and Roadmap - Create a comprehensive plan that outlines the strategic direction and milestones for the organization’s cloud-based data and analytics initiatives. The roadmap ensures alignment with business goals and technological advancements.
• Cloud Architecture and Implementation - Design and implement the cloud architecture, components, and technologies required to deliver best-in-class data and analytical capabilities.  Create and deploy a robust cloud infrastructure, selecting appropriate technologies and components to support advanced data analytics, ensuring scalability, reliability, and performance.
• Data Security and Integration - Define and implement data security measures, including data access controls, encryption, and data masking.  You’ll focus on safeguarding data through stringent security protocols. Design architecture and integration patterns to ensure smooth, efficient, and secure data flows across platforms with the most optimal performance, storage, and cost efficiency.
• Collaboration and Stakeholder Engagement - Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including data engineers, data scientists, and business stakeholders, to understand their requirements and enable our cloud architecture accordingly.  Partner with IT security and data governance to ensure cohesive and secure data management practices.

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Compensation

The annual salary range is $160,720 - $210,945, which is based on various factors such as location, experience and skill. Discretionary bonuses based on company and individual performance are also available.

What’s Next

Applications for this position will be accepted through January 6th, 2025. After you apply, your application will be reviewed by a real recruiter, so it may take us a few weeks to get back with you by email or phone. Visit our How We Hire page to get insights into our hiring process and more about what we offer.

Need assistance throughout the application or hiring process? Email [email protected] .

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, life, accidental death & dismemberment insurance, employee assistance program, short-term disability coverage, and long-term disability insurance. Also, voluntary income protection benefits such as supplemental life, accident as well as a 401(k) plan with company contributions is available. Part-time employees may have access to benefits on a pro-rated basis.  See  KellanovaTotalHealth.com for more information.

Get to Know Us

At Kellanova, we are driven by our vision to be the world’s best-performing snacks-led powerhouse, unleashing the full potential of our differentiated brands and our passionate people. Our portfolio of iconic, world-class brands include Pringles, Cheez-It, Pop-Tarts, MorningStar Farms, Special K, Krave, Zucaritas, Crunchy Nut, among others.

Kellanova’s Culture of Best means we bring our best to all that we do in pursuit of our vision to be the world’s best performing snacks-led powerhouse. Our culture celebrates boldness and empowers our people to challenge the status quo, achieve results, and win together.

Our focus on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) enables us to build a culture of belonging where all employees have a place at the table and are inspired to share their passion, talents and ideas to work.

Mars has agreed to acquire Kellanova in a combination that will shape the future of snacking! The transaction is anticipated to close within the first half of 2025 (subject to Kellanova shareowner approval and other customary closing conditions, including regulatory approvals). The companies remain separate until closing.

You can learn more at www.futureofsnacking.com , and our hiring teams will be happy to discuss further questions if your application advances in the hiring process.

The best brands. The best people. The best you.

Kellanova is an Equal Opportunity Employer that strives to provide an inclusive work environment, a seat for everyone at the table, and embraces the diverse talent of its people. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. For more information regarding our efforts to advance Equity, Diversity & Inclusion, please visit our website   here .