Director Strategy And Execution [Mccain Foods]

Position Title: Director Strategy and Execution

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Toronto HQ

Requisition ID: 23103

Overview

Our Global Technology team's goal is to inspire growth through innovative use of technology and data. McCain has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation across our business from Agriculture, Manufacturing, Supply Chain to how we serve our customer and consumers. As part of this transformation, we are making significant investments to build digital capabilities. We are building digital products for our customers, growers / suppliers, and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation over time. These digital capabilities will transform McCain into a company that empowers our teams with easy-to-use tools and enriched decision making. Will you be part of this exciting journey?

Job Summary

We are currently recruiting a Senior Manager, Strategy & Execution to assist in the execution of our Global Technology strategy. This will include development of Technology objectives, vision and strategy plans, and identification of the organization strengths and weaknesses including competitor reviews.

The candidate will be tasked with ensuring that the Global Technology Team is prepared with content for all executive presentations and special projects. This manager will be responsible for the development of priorities and ensuring proper alignment across a wide body of stakeholders, driving key strategic initiatives, and launch enterprise-wide initiatives.

They will collaborate on a wide range of topics and gain exposure to a wide range of functions across finance, operations, marketing, and HR. They will also have the opportunity to learn from many senior leaders and technology experts.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Planning and Execution:

• Collaborate with the CTIO and the Technology leadership team on key initiatives to design, lead and implement special projects.
• In collaboration with the various teams within Technology, corporate strategy and other senior leaders, manage and implement the planning process for technology strategic initiatives.
• Prepare content of all Executive meetings related to Global Technology.
• Support the technology vision and strategic pillars - fostering the spirit of people development, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to help solve McCain's most difficult challenges, transform mindsets, unlock capabilities, and map the path to the next normal
• Create and monitor strategic metrics to support assessment of progress against the Technology Strategy, Vision, and overall Technology Operations.
• Develop compelling insights and recommendations through quantitative and qualitative analysis.
• Manage proper tracking, reporting, and communication of the technology operational plan that stems from the technology strategic plan; as well as key technology initiatives to senior management.
• Work with the communications team to ensure consistent messaging and linkage to the Technology Strategy.

Strategic Initiatives And Special Projects

• Present findings to Senior Leadership Team as appropriate.
• Oversee, if necessary, transfer of project to other stakeholders in the organization.
• Work with appropriate stakeholders, including outside parties, to undertake analyses.
• Scope, plan, and execute multiple, often quick-turnaround projects and requests with minimal outside assistance.
• Present ideas for special projects that might advance the Global Technology objectives.
• Develop and maintain structured inventory of critical priorities/activities of interest to Global Technology.

Cross Functional Collaboration And Engagement

• Work with other functions (i.e, Finance) to prepare and run items to ground prior to meeting with Global Technology. Understand business requests, ask critical questions and connect the dots where necessary.
• Remain apprised of / schedule upcoming Global Technology commitments
• Lead cross functional discussions across the Global Tech and Digital Function. Ensure corporate and CEO submissions are orchestrated
• Preparation and facilitation of Team meetings and Strategic Business Reviews.

Strategic Communications

• Prepare background for Global Technology in advance of meetings, where required.
• Follow-up on action items to monitor progress and drive closure.
• Ensure meetings have clearly defined agendas, objectives, and participants to facilitate agility and decision making
• Ensure appropriate and timely communication within function
• Participate in meetings and ensure that meeting action items are captured, distributed identified with owners and timing assigned.
• Ensure participants are clear on expectations, prepared for meetings, including advance distribution of materials.

It is expected that this role will provide the platform for the successful candidate to then transition into a more senior role after a two-year period. Future roles could be operational, functional, or more of a P&L leadership position, depending on the interest and capability of the individual.

Qualifications And Skills

• Data-driven and highly analytical:
• Ability to analyze data and draw recommendations / conclusions.
• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Information Technology, Business Administration) is required. Advanced degree or certifications are a plus.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with a focus on driving results and continuous improvement.
• Strong knowledge of technology solutions, including software, hardware, cloud services, and emerging technologies.
• Capability to have an independent point of view; confident in presenting a point-of-view at senior levels.
• Project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple initiatives concurrently and deliver within deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact with stakeholders at all levels.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.
McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms), please let us know and we will work with you to meet your needs.
The health and safety of McCain employees and their families has been our number one priority since the start of COVID-19 pandemic. With vaccination restrictions easing across the globe we do not currently require employees to be vaccinated, but we reserve the right to change this mandate in line with health guidance and regulations in each country.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Technology
Department: Portfolio Management
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)