Project Manager- Digital Transformation- S&OP

Job Description

OVERVIEW: 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. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of S&OP Project Manager will be pivotal in modernizing our supply chain planning capabilities across McCain Foods. McCain is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to ensure seamless execution within their scope on a global digital transformation. This is a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of one of our key strategic initiatives to implement best-in-class technology for Supply Chain Planning and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). The successful candidate will bring their project management expertise to a global cross functional team and collaborate on the build and successful deployment of the technology across all McCain regions. This role requires a strong communicator and problem solver with demonstrated project management experience in managing large-scale, complex technology implementations. The ideal candidate will possess the ability to effectively manage a diverse group of stakeholders, facilitate cross-functional collaboration, and navigate the challenges and complexities inherent in deploying technology solutions on a global scale. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Project Planning and Process Management Develop and manage detailed project plans, timelines, and resource allocation across a large-scale program. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scope, objectives, and deliverables. Manage multiple concurrent tracks of work, including process design, technology solution design, data management and integration, software configuration, user training, testing, cutover, deployment, and change management. Monitor project progress, identify, assess, and manage risks, and implement mitigation strategies to minimize impact on project outcomes. Develop contingency plans to address potential issues proactively. Manage the day-to-day work activities of team members, organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status, daily standups, and working meetings. Manage project financials, ensuring that expenditures are within approved limits and financial forecasting is regularly maintained. Hold vendors accountable to performance and deliverables in accordance with contractual obligations Allocate and manage project resources effectively to optimize project efficiency. Ensure that project deliverables meet quality standards and expectations of project leaders. Ability to work with all levels within the organization including executive leadership. Maintain clear and effective communication with all project stakeholders. Prepare and deliver project reports, presentations, and documentation as required. Effectively manage planning and execution of work leveraging a hybrid waterfall/agile methodology. Have the skills to take on the role of agile Scrum Master. Champion ongoing process improvement initiatives to implement best practices for agile project management and improve team efficiency and effectiveness. Team Collaboration Help team towards swift and clear decision making, tracking risks and issues for escalations. Build relationships and establish trust with cross-functional team members and stakeholders. Promote empowerment of the global, cross-functional team and ensure a collaborative, productive and motivated team. Skills and Competencies Implementation of technology. BlueYonder -Supply Chain (Good to have), S&OP AND EXPOSURE TO END TO END SUPPLY CHAIN Global deployment for Technology Stakeholder management at all level Waterfall (certification), Built phase : Scrum and Agile methodology. Multi- vendor engagement, 3rd party vendor management Exceptional project management skills, with the ability to communicate program objectives and maintain alignment with stakeholders. Possesses an agile mindset, with the ability to adapt quickly to change, embrace continuous improvement, and foster innovation within project teams. Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities. Knowledge of both Agile and traditional project management principles and practices and the ability to blend them together in the right proportions to fit a project and business environment. Exceptional organizational skills, including the ability to prioritize and direct team to let go of unnecessary or distracting work. Qualifications Minimum 3 or more years of experience in IT business/industry with Project Management experience and increasing leadership responsibilities. Demonstrated experience in managing “upward” among senior leadership and ensuring accountability of team. Demonstrated experience in leading work completion that has been delivered with Agile Methods (Scrum, Kanban, SAFe). Knowledge of project planning tools, such as Microsoft Project, Jira, or Azure DevOps with evidence of practical application. Proven ability to lead and manage globally dispersed cross-functional teams across multiple time zones. Preferred Qualifications Certifications such as PMP (Project Management Professional) or PgMP (Program Management Professional).( Preferred) Agile Methodology certifications such as CSM (Certified Scrum Master ) (Preferred) Preferred Qualifications Travel: Occasional travel may be needed Job is primarily performed in our local office