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Director Technology Strategy & Execution

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McCain Foods

26d ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Expert Level
  • IT & Cybersecurity
    Business, Operations & Strategy
  • Toronto

AI generated summary

  • You must have excellent communication skills, strong program management experience, a technology degree (MBA preferred), and a background in technology strategy, ideally from top consulting firms.
  • You will drive technology strategy, manage initiatives, prepare executive materials, facilitate meetings, and liaise with stakeholders to support the CTIO and ensure project progress.

Requirements

  • KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:
  • Professional Characteristics:
  • Excellent communication skills to articulate technology strategies and technical positions clearly and persuasively to various audiences, including executive leadership and technical teams.
  • Ability to influence others, even without direct authority, to drive technology initiatives and ensure stakeholder accountability.
  • Strong program management skills, including stakeholder identification, milestone development, resource management, risk mitigation, and familiarity with change management in technology.
  • Highly analytical and data-driven, with the ability to interpret technical data and develop actionable recommendations.
  • Deep knowledge and understanding of the technology space, ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and driving necessary progress.
  • Confidence in presenting independent viewpoints at senior levels.
  • Personal Characteristics:
  • Proven ability to build and maintain strong cross-functional and global relationships within and outside the company, particularly within the technology sector.
  • Capable of working independently and within teams on both strategic and tactical technology projects with minimal supervision.
  • A strong business acumen and ability to lead in technology execution.
  • Able to understand and contribute to the broader operational and business impacts of technology decisions.
  • Skilled at making decisions with a view of broader implications and stakeholder alignment to drive business performance.
  • Structured and proactive, with a natural ability to respond effectively to unexpected situations.
  • Able to anticipate challenges and solve problems before they arise.
  • Quick to learn new technologies and processes, ensuring smooth adaptation to evolving business needs.
  • Strong interpersonal skills with a sensitivity to diversity and inclusion.
  • Highly adaptable and able to manage pressure in a dynamic, fast-paced technology environment.
  • Education / Previous Experience:
  • Technology Degree, MBA preferable.
  • Previous Technology Strategy role with top consulting firms is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Participation in major enterprise-wide technology efforts
  • Support the CTIO on large technology transformation initiatives, acting as a key liaison between the CTIO, ITSLT and other business stakeholders.
  • Preparation and content creation for Board and Executive meetings
  • Develop and maintain content related to technology strategy and transformation progress for all executive meetings and board presentations.
  • Driving Strategic technology initiatives
  • Develop and maintain a structured inventory of critical priorities and activities of interest to the CTIO. Implement a structured approach for managing technology initiatives.
  • Conduct regular initiative reviews to ensure the CTIO's needs are communicated, progress is tracked, and potential issues are escalated.
  • Provide the CTIO with regular updates on the status of technology projects and highlight areas needing attention.
  • Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to perform technology-related analyses.
  • Present findings and recommendations to the CTIO, Senior Leadership Team, or Board, as needed.
  • Oversee or coordinate project hand-offs to relevant departments or stakeholders as required.
  • Identify opportunities for special technology projects that align with the CTIO's objectives.
  • Scope, plan, and execute multiple, often quick-turnaround, technology initiatives with minimal external assistance. The person will need to develop internal and external networks to make progress on key projects.
  • Lead the preparation and facilitation of meetings related to technology performance and innovation, including collaboration with finance teams for technology budget and performance reviews.
  • Understand business technology needs, ask critical questions, and provide insights that connect the dots across departments.
  • Schedule and manage the CTIO's commitments related to technology initiatives and meetings within and outside the function and company
  • Ensure meetings are well-structured with clear objectives, agendas, and relevant participants.
  • Prepare briefing materials for the CTIO in advance of technology-related meetings.
  • Ensure that all participants are clear on expectations and prepared, including the advance distribution of technical documentation.
  • Participate in meetings, capture key action items, assign ownership, and follow up to ensure timely progress.
  • Develop and support effective communication from the CTIO to other stakeholders, including the Board.

FAQs

What is the main purpose of the Director Technology Strategy & Execution role?

The main purpose of this role is to develop and drive the technology strategy and execution agenda to accelerate the company’s digital transformation, collaborating with various teams to implement technology-driven, enterprise-wide initiatives.

Who does the Director Technology Strategy & Execution report to?

This position reports directly to the Chief Technology & Information Officer (CTIO).

What are the key responsibilities of this position?

Key responsibilities include participation in enterprise-wide technology efforts, supporting large technology transformation initiatives, preparing content for executive meetings, driving strategic technology initiatives, managing project hand-offs, and special technology projects.

What qualifications and experiences are required for this role?

Candidates should have a technology degree (an MBA is preferable), prior experience in a technology strategy role with top consulting firms is preferred, and strong communication, program management, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Is travel required for this position?

Yes, travel will be required for all ITSLT and other external meetings.

What leadership principles does McCain Foods value?

McCain Foods values being customer obsessed, thinking big and planning ahead, bringing out the best in people, and acting like owners.

How does McCain Foods ensure diversity and inclusion in the workplace?

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, recognizing that it drives creativity, resilience, and overall success within the company.

What type of culture is McCain Foods trying to cultivate with its digital transformation initiatives?

McCain Foods is striving to create a data-driven culture that enhances collaboration, productivity, and data-driven decision-making among its teams.

How does the company facilitate communication for the CTIO?

The Director will develop effective communication strategies for the CTIO, prepare briefing materials for meetings, and ensure that all participants are clear on expectations and prepared.

Are accommodations provided during the recruitment process?

Yes, McCain Foods provides accommodations throughout the recruitment process, including alternative formats of materials and accessible meeting rooms, upon request.

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McCain Foods

Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food

1-10
Employees
1957
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

At McCain Foods we know the importance that food plays in people's lives - the power it has to uplift and bring people, families, businesses and communities together. 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 65 years of experience, a presence in over 160 countries and a global team of 20,000+ 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 $11 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.