About Barilla

At Barilla, we believe that every great journey begins with passion and a bold vision. From our humble beginnings in 1877 in a small shop in Parma, Italy, we’ve blossomed into a global leader in the food industry, guided by our commitment to progress and excellence.

Today, Barilla is an international group present in more than 100 countries and we are proud to be recognized as the world’s top food company by reputation. With 22 beloved brands in our portfolio, we are world leader for pasta, the number one choice for ready-made sauces in Europe, leader for bakery products in Italy, and for crispbread across Scandinavia with Wasa.

Our success story is written by a passionate team of almost 9,000 dedicated employees across 30 plants and offices worldwide, all united by a shared mission to nourish the future with purpose and passion.

Are you ready to add your unique flavor to our journey?

We are looking for an IT Systems and Integration Analyst, within the Group Digital & Business Technology Department based in Parma. The individual will report to the Systems & Integration Manager.

Job Purpose

Supports the implementation and evolution of IT systems and infrastructure by contributing to technical and digital projects. Works with internal teams to apply governance standards and best practices, assisting in the coordination of project activities and operational initiatives. Collaborates with senior colleagues and external providers to support the delivery of technical solutions and ensure the effective operation of systems.

Key Accountabilities 

• Support the delivery of assigned systems infrastructure and SAP technical projects, contributing to project activities and supporting the execution of the different project phases.
• Support the assigned technical streams of IT business projects, collaborating with IT teams to help balance project requirements with systems architectures, guidelines, and cost sustainability.
• Collaborate with Enterprise Architects to maintain systems architectures and governance documentation; support the review of project requirements to help ensure alignment with defined architectural and systems guidelines.
• Support the management of the Systems and Integration team outsourcers network, helping monitor service levels and ensuring alignment with the defined strategy.
• Contribute to the planning and execution of technical and system integration activities within technical support services, ensuring alignment with project plans, support processes, and architectural guidelines.
• Collaborate in the development and maintenance of data exchanges across Barilla systems.
• Support the availability and reliability of Barilla solutions, collaborating with outsourcers and internal teams in system management, incident resolution, problem management, and performance monitoring activities.
• Contribute to the processes related to the implementation of new systems by supporting the assessment of project requirements, participating in technical analyses, and helping ensure alignment with global architecture and guidelines.
• Stay up to date on IT infrastructure solutions, technologies, vendors, and market trends, contributing to the identification of innovative opportunities and sharing relevant insights with the team.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Information / Telecommunication Engineering, Data Science or equivalent
• At least six months of experience in ICT Project Management in complex contexts
• Fluency in Italian and English
• Technical knowledge of ICT infrastructures and systems and related processes
• SAP Basis knowledge, SAP PO and SAP Integration Suite are a plus
• Project Management competencies
• Ability to summarize and organize information in technical and operational documents
• Work cooperatively and effectively with others to achieve the goals
• Ability to prioritize and work under pressure
• Ability to identify unconventional / innovative solutions
• Availability to business trips (Italy and abroad)

Compensation Package

• The gross annual base salary (RAL) offered will be no less than € 31.000, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable National Collective Bargaining Agreement (CCNL Industria Alimentare)
• The Company is committed to offering a competitive compensation package and, following the selection process, may propose a final gross annual base salary above the stated level, commensurate with the candidate's experience, skills, and qualifications.

At Barilla, we are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable workplace where diversity in all its forms is valued and embraced. Our employment policies and practices are designed to ensure equal employment opportunities for all, regardless of age, race, color, citizenship, faith, religion, creed, gender, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or characteristics of expression, sexual orientation, marital status, genetic information, medical condition, protected veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Our commitment to equal employment stems from our unwavering belief that it is not only the right thing to do, but it is also a fundamental driver of innovation and business success.