Senior Manager, Strategic & Innovation Digital Technology Programs

Position Title: Senior Manager, Strategic & Innovation Digital Technology Programs
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40942
At McCain, we believe in meaningful technology - using digital technology not just for innovation, but to make a difference globally. Join a team where innovation drives purpose and technology shapes the future. This is your chance to develop sought-after expertise, work on exciting, high-impact projects, and create solutions that truly make a difference. If you're ready to push boundaries, tackle purposeful challenges, and build a career that matters, we want you on our team.
In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy.About the role:
The Senior Manager, Strategic & Innovation DT Programs plays a pivotal role at the heart of McCain's digital transformation. Reporting to the VP, Digital Technology Strategy & Transformation, this role acts as a strategic execution partner to the Chief Technology & Information Officer (CTIO), ensuring operational excellence, executive‑level clarity, and momentum across high‑priority digital initiatives.
This position is ideal for high‑performing professionals with experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, digital transformation, or advisory roles. You will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, drive cross‑functional execution, and craft the executive‑ready communications that shape enterprise‑level decisions.
As a highly visible senior individual contributor, you will own the operating rhythm of the Digital Technology leadership team, orchestrate strategic projects, and meaningfully influence decision‑making at the highest levels of the organization. This role offers exceptional exposure, impact, and career acceleration for talent seeking a blend of strategy, execution, and leadership engagement.
What you'll be doing:
Strategy Execution & High‑Impact Initiatives

• Translate strategic priorities into structured workplans that guide execution across business units and technology teams.
• Lead critical, time‑bound transformation projects - from accelerators to long‑term process redesign - ensuring measurable business outcomes.
• Frame issues, structure problem‑solving, and influence cross‑functional teams to deliver results in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.
• Identify and remove roadblocks to maintain momentum across digital transformation initiatives.

Executive Communications & Leadership Reporting

• Develop compelling, executive‑ready materials including board updates, strategic narratives, business cases, KPIs, and progress reports.
• Synthesize complex information into insights that drive senior‑level decision‑making.
• Build clear, persuasive stories supported by data analytics, visualizations, and crisp strategic framing.

Operational Leadership & Governance

• Own the operating rhythm of the Digital Technology leadership team, including agendas, decision‑logs, strategic workshops, and executive offsites.
• Drive operational excellence by designing scalable processes and improving decision‑making workflows across the function.
• Establish lightweight governance that increases transparency, accountability, and alignment on priorities.

Cross‑Functional Influence & Stakeholder Engagement

• Build strong, trust‑based relationships across Digital Technology, Business Units, Regional teams, and external partners.
• Act as a central coordination point for alignment, communication, and escalation.
• Influence senior stakeholders without authority, enabling cohesive, enterprise‑wide execution.

Performance, Insights & Continuous Improvement

• Evaluate operational bottlenecks and implement data‑backed solutions to enhance productivity, service quality, and user experience.
• Lead KPI reviews, identify trend‑based opportunities, and propose targeted performance improvements.
• Champion the use of automation, digital tools, analytics, and AI‑enabled productivity methods to modernize how the team works.

What you'll need to be successful:

• Bachelor's degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA or relevant Master's) strongly preferred.
• 10+ years' experience in management consulting (Big 4, strategy consultancies, or boutique advisory), corporate strategy, or chief of staff operations within a large, matrixed organization.
• Demonstrated success delivering executive communications, board-level analysis, or strategic project workstreams.
• Strong excel and PowerPoint skills; proven ability to synthesize data and deliver high-impact presentations.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and managing multiple, competing priorities under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding written/verbal communication, analytical, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Intellectual curiosity, delivery focus, and a collaborative style are essential.
• Previous exposure to digital/IT, supply chain, or consumer goods environments an advantage.

Career Growth & Development:
This role serves as a powerful career accelerator for individuals aspiring to future leadership positions in digital transformation, strategy, operations, or technology leadership. You will gain:

• Enterprise‑wide visibility through direct involvement with the CTIO, VP Strategy & Transformation, and senior leadership teams.
• End‑to‑end ownership of initiatives that shape the company's digital agenda.
• Hands‑on experience driving transformation at scale - from strategy to execution to reporting.
• A front‑row seat to McCain's global digital and technology evolution.

About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters.
Leadership principles.
At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we're better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We're big believers in the power of working together in person-it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.
Compensation Package : $111,700.00 - $149,000.00 . CAD annually + Bonus Eligibility
The above reflects the target compensation range for the position at the time of posting. Hiring compensation will be determined based on experience, skill set, education and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligible for the following benefits: health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription drug), retirement savings benefits, and leave support including medical, family and bereavement. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail available during the application process.
Your well-being matters to us, and we're here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work - and at home.
McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company, we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
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 find appropriate solutions.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)