Program Manager, S&OP - Digital Transformation

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Toronto, ON
In-Office
103K-137K Annually
Expert/Leader
Food • Retail • Agriculture • Manufacturing
At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives.
The Role
Lead the planning and delivery of S&OP initiatives at McCain, ensuring timely execution within scope and aligning with business goals through Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
Summary Generated by Built In
Position Title: Program Manager, S&OP - Digital Transformation
Position Type: Temporary - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 40215
McCain is embarking on a global supply chain planning and S&OP transformation to fundamentally improve how we plan, operate, and connect our business and supply chain. Today's processes face challenges including limited data connectivity, inconsistent cross-functional engagement, and significant time investment to create demand and supply plans.
We are seeking a Program Manager, S&OP to help our business and technology transformation teams organize around value, prioritize the right work, and remove blockers to successful delivery.
What you'll be doing.
As a Program Manager, S&OP within our Digital Transformation team, you will lead the planning and delivery of multiple, interconnected initiatives aligned to McCain's global S&OP program. You will own end-to-end program execution-from initiation and planning through delivery, monitoring, and closure-ensuring outcomes are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned to business and contractual commitments.
You will define and execute program strategies using Agile, Waterfall, or hybrid methodologies, tailoring the approach to meet business needs and drive value. Through strong program governance, team leadership, and process ownership, you will enable cross-functional teams to work effectively, remove barriers to progress, and deliver high-quality outcomes.
This role requires a confident leader and communicator who can proactively manage risk, adapt plans as needed, and maintain momentum across complex, global initiatives. You will facilitate key program and stakeholder forums, partner closely with internal teams and third-party vendors, and foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
What you'll need to be successful.
  • 10+ years of experience in IT or digital program delivery with deep expertise in project and program management
  • Minimum of 3 years of people leadership experience, with 5-7 years in progressively complex leadership roles across large programs
  • Proven success delivering enterprise-scale initiatives using Agile, Waterfall, and hybrid delivery models
  • PMP and Agile certifications (CSM, SAFe) strongly preferred
  • Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence senior leaders and lead diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Solid business acumen with the ability to connect digital delivery to measurable business outcomes
  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills across internal teams and external partners
  • Strong analytical and strategic planning capabilities, including experience delivering programs within financial and resource constraints
  • Proficiency with program and project management tools such as Jira and Microsoft Project
  • Ability to adapt to changing priorities while maintaining focus on overall business objectives

Additional information.
  • This is a global role and may require flexibility in working hours to support international teams
  • Hybrid working model, with an expectation of a minimum of three days per week onsite at the Toronto McCain office
  • Limited travel may be required as needed
  • This is an existing vacancy for McCain and is actively being recruited
  • This is a 12+ month full-time contract role

About McCain.
Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide 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 reflects our collective strength and individual impact. Every contribution matters, and our winning culture is built on authenticity and trust. Here, you'll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive-because we're better together.
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Compensation Package : $102,700.00 - $137,000.00 . CAD annual base salary equivalency, paid in alignment to contract term
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.
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. Should this role hold a duration 12 months or longer, you will be eligible for our full benefits suite. This includes 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 that this will be handled in accordance with McCain's Global Privacy Policy and Global Employee Privacy Policy , as applicable. You can understand how your personal information is being handled here .
Job Family: Information Technology; Supply Chain & Logistics
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto || CA - Canada : Ontario : Bolton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Borden || CA - Canada : Ontario : Brampton || CA - Canada : Ontario : Dedicated Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Etobicoke || CA - Canada : Ontario : Forest || CA - Canada : Ontario : Guelph || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kingston || CA - Canada : Ontario : Kitchener || CA - Canada : Ontario : Lansdowne || CA - Canada : Ontario : London || CA - Canada : Ontario : Maidstone || CA - Canada : Ontario : Markham || CA - Canada : Ontario : Mississauga || CA - Canada : Ontario : Ottawa || CA - Canada : Ontario : Thunder Bay || CA - Canada : Ontario : Waterloo || CA - Canada : Ontario : Windsor || CA - Canada : Ontario : Woodstock
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

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The Company
HQ: Florenceville-Bristol, NB
20,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1957

What We Do

The power it has to uplift and bring people, Guided by our purpose - Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food - we believe that working together with our teams, business and community partners will bring sustainable growth and positive change - today, tomorrow and for generations to come.

As a privately owned family company with over 60 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 22,000 people, our values and culture are at the heart of everything we do. Our product quality, people and customer dedication help us achieve global sales in excess of CDN $10 billion. Through our investment and innovation, we continue to be a global leader in prepared potato products, including our famous French Fries and appetizers.

We are passionate about supporting and developing our people-providing opportunities to grow and learn in their roles, as well as building careers for the long term.

Why Work With Us

We are working to bring digital tools and data into our processes to drive efficiency, automation and data-driven insights. From connecting our business, enabling our supply chain, supporting our customers, to reinventing agriculture. So if you are a tech expert looking to join a company transforming technology, think of McCain.

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