S&OP Program Manager - Global Transformation

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Position Title: S&OP Program Manager - Global Transformation

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time ​

Requisition ID: 42793 

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McCain is embarking on a global supply chain planning and S&OP transformation to improve how we plan and operate our business and supply chain. Key challenges with today’s processes include a lack of data connectivity, a lack of engagement from all functions, and a significant time requirement to create demand and supply plans.   We are looking to add a Program Manager to help our business and technology transformation teams organize around value, prioritize the work, and remove the blockers to success.

What you’ll be doing.  

This Program Manager position will oversee the planning and delivery of multiple initiatives aligned to the S&OP program.  The Program Manager is responsible for the initiation, planning, controlling, monitoring, execution of and closing of projects linked to contracted deliveries.  Responsibilities also include building project strategies for assigned projects using agile or the waterfall methodologies. Through team management, planning, project clarification, and process ownership, the Program Manager will facilitate creativity, help team members work together, remove impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, foster team empowerment and entrepreneurship, and enable the team to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality.  The position requires a good communicator with experience in managing risks, adjusting schedules and tasks to meet committed timelines and can lead projects. 

We are looking for an experienced individual with a pragmatic problem-solving approach with experience working with globally distributed internal colleagues and multiple third-party partners. 

What you’ll need to be successful.  

Seeking an experienced IT leader with 10+ years in the industry and strong project management expertise, including at least 3 years managing teams. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of progressive leadership roles in major projects and programs, with proven ability to drive improvements using both Agile and traditional methodologies. PMP and Agile certifications (CSM/SAFe) are a plus.

Key Qualifications:

• Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including leading diverse, cross-functional teams and managing upward with senior leadership.


• Strong business acumen, industry knowledge, and familiarity with digital trends and innovation.


• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities to effectively collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.


• Skilled in strategic planning, analytical thinking, and program delivery within financial and resource constraints.


• Proficient with project management tools like Jira and Microsoft Project, and adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining focus on overall business objective

Additional information.

• Travel may be required – small amounts as needed


• Job is primarily performed in a hybrid working model – expectation of minimum 3 days a week in the Toronto McCain office

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. 

Compensation Package: $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 . USD 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. 
 

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us, you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCain’s Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy, as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process, though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family: Supply Chain & Logistics; Information Technology      
Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace
US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago 

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.