Sr. Director Cloud & Data Center Engineering & Operations

Position Title: Sr. Director Cloud & Data Center Engineering & Operations
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Toronto HQ
Grade: Grade 07
Requisition ID: 33684
McCain Foods is on a mission to transform our business, and you can be at the forefront of it. We're building a future where technology and data drive profitable growth, enhance customer experience, and fuel our commitment to "Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food. This vision has driven us to embark on an ambitious digital transformation, touching every aspect of our business - from agriculture and manufacturing to our supply chain and how we serve our customers and consumers.
As Sr. Director, Cloud & Data Center Engineering & Operations, you'll be the architect of our digital future. You'll lead the strategy and implementation of a multi-cloud infrastructure, modernize our data centers, and drive continuous improvement across our global technology landscape.
This is a high-impact, high-visibility role where you'll:

• Lead our cloud transformation: Design and implement a multi-cloud infrastructure that scales with our ambitious growth plans, ensuring a seamless transition to a cloud-first environment.

• Modernize our data centers: Optimize performance, efficiency, and security while embracing the latest technologies.

• Lead a global team of experts: Build and mentor a high-performing team that delivers operational excellence.

• Drive innovation: Partner with key stakeholders to leverage cutting-edge technologies like SD-WAN, 5G, DevSecOps, and more.

• Ensure business agility: Drive continuous improvement, cost optimization, and seamless integration with our core business objectives.

Do you have the passion, expertise, and drive to make a real impact? We are seeking a strategic leader with:

• Proven Leadership and Expertise:

• 15+ years of progressive experience in cloud and data center operations management, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership role.

• A proven track record of success in leading complex technology initiatives and driving transformative change.

• Experience managing large-scale infrastructure deployments, including budgeting, planning, and execution.

• Expertise in leading and mentoring high-performing teams in a global, matrixed environment.

• Deep Technical Understanding:

• In-depth knowledge of cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or GCP, with a strong understanding of their capabilities, limitations, and best practices.

• Familiarity with data center technologies, including networking, storage, security, and virtualization.

• Experience with industry-standard security frameworks and compliance regulations.

• Strong grasp of DevOps principles and methodologies, including continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD).

• Strategic Vision and Business Acumen:

• Ability to translate business requirements into actionable technology strategies and roadmaps.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with business stakeholders and technical teams to achieve shared goals.

• Strong understanding of financial principles and experience managing budgets and resources effectively.

• Passion for Innovation:

• A strong desire to stay ahead of the technology curve, continuously exploring and implementing emerging technologies and trends.

• A forward-thinking mindset and a willingness to embrace new ideas and approaches.

• A passion for building high-performing teams and fostering a culture of innovation.

This is your opportunity to join a global leader and shape the future of food.
Are you ready to take on the challenge? Join McCain Foods and be a part of our exciting journey to transform our business and drive growth through innovation and technology!
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.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Cloud and Data Centre
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)