S&OP Program Manager - Global Transformation

McCain Foods USA•Oakbrook Terrace, IL

6h•Hybrid

About The Position

McCain is embarking on a global supply chain planning and S&OP transformation to improve how we plan and operate our business and supply chain. Key challenges with today’s processes include a lack of data connectivity, a lack of engagement from all functions, and a significant time requirement to create demand and supply plans. We are looking to add a Program Manager to help our business and technology transformation teams organize around value, prioritize the work, and remove the blockers to success.

Requirements

10+ years in the industry
Strong project management expertise
At least 3 years managing teams
5-7 years of progressive leadership roles in major projects and programs
Proven ability to drive improvements using both Agile and traditional methodologies
Exceptional leadership and people management skills, including leading diverse, cross-functional teams and managing upward with senior leadership.
Strong business acumen, industry knowledge, and familiarity with digital trends and innovation.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship management abilities to effectively collaborate across internal and external stakeholders.
Skilled in strategic planning, analytical thinking, and program delivery within financial and resource constraints.
Proficient with project management tools like Jira and Microsoft Project, and adaptable to changing priorities while maintaining focus on overall business objective.

Nice To Haves

PMP and Agile certifications (CSM/SAFe) are a plus.

Responsibilities

Oversee the planning and delivery of multiple initiatives aligned to the S&OP program.
Responsible for the initiation, planning, controlling, monitoring, execution of and closing of projects linked to contracted deliveries.
Building project strategies for assigned projects using agile or the waterfall methodologies.
Facilitate creativity, help team members work together, remove impediments to progress, facilitate meetings, foster team empowerment and entrepreneurship, and enable the team to complete tasks on time at a high level of quality through team management, planning, project clarification, and process ownership.
Manage risks, adjust schedules and tasks to meet committed timelines and lead projects.