Portfolio Manager

Position Title: Portfolio Manager

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Grade:Grade 06

Requisition ID:42940

McCain has embarked on an ambitious digital transformation across our business from Agriculture to Manufacturing and commercial capabilities to enhance our Customer obsession. As part of this transformation we are making significant investments into our digital platforms technology transformations and in building a data driven culture. We are building digital products for our customers suppliers/growers and McCain team members to enable digital processes and data-driven automation. Through our investments we will transform McCain into a company that empowers our teams with easy-to-use systems which will help them collaborate better be productive and make data driven decisions. Will you be part of this exciting journey

About the role.

The Portfolio Manager is responsible for guiding business and technology leaders to define and deliver a portfolio of changes that meet business objectives and maximize value delivery. The role demands active engagement in day-to-day activities and direct involvement in project planning execution and problem-solving.

What youll be doing.

• Develop and maintain a comprehensive technology portfolio roadmapaligned with McCains business objectives and long-term goals.
• Facilitate visibility and transparency of work in progressby ensuring required governance and communication forums are established and executed.
• Provide and facilitate portfolio-level reportingto executives ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure portfolio financials are well understood and accurately forecast taking a proactive role in financial management and reporting.
• Lead a team of project managers and scrum mastersto deliver technology and business outcomes providing hands-on coaching regular feedback and removing barriers to progress.
• Serve as an effective escalation pointand provide quality assurance oversight for methodology adherence and standards of deliverables.
• Support delivery leadership on third-party spend decisions actively identifying cost-saving opportunities and ensuring third parties meet contractual obligations.
• Maintain workforce plansto ensure the right mix of skills is available at the right time and location and allocate resources based on established priorities.
• Partner with change management colleaguesto identify change delivery requirements and support the execution of plans providing hands-on portfolio context and expertise as needed.
• Support Digital Technology Senior Leadership Team memberson engagement communication and other ad hoc delivery requests demonstrating a proactive and action-oriented approach.

What youll need to be successful.

• Bachelors degree in business computer science or a related field.
• Minimum 10 years of project management experience with a proven track record of hands-on project delivery.
• Minimum 5 years of people management experience.
• Strong experience in managing technology portfolios and projects with a hands-on approach.
• Knowledge of Agile development methodologies and IT project management.
• Certifications such as PMP PgMP or PfMP are preferred.
• Proficiency in portfolio management software (e.g. Microsoft Project JIRA).

About the team.

Reporting to the VP Technology Strategy and Transformation the Portfolio Manager will have 3 direct reports.

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 youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.

Compensation Package:$102700.00 -$137000.00 . CAD 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 were 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 persons 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 programsinclude 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 were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto 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 torace 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 McCains Global Privacy Policyand 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 isbeing handled here.

Job Family:Information Technology
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)

Required Experience:

Manager

Employment Type : Full Time
Experience: years
Vacancy: 1
Monthly Salary Salary: 102700 - 137000