Sr Business Partner, Digital Technology - Manufacturing NA

McCain Foods USA • Chicago, IL

12d

About The Position

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. In every role, McCainers are ambitious, curious, and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset, we make doing business with McCain easy. About the role. Reporting to the Vice President, Digital Technology, North America, the Digital Technology Business Partner (Manufacturing) is accountable for partnering with the North America Manufacturing and Operations business organizations to successfully deliver our business strategy. The Digital Technology Business Partner NA Manufacturing work with key business stakeholders to drive strategic priorities enabled by data and digital solutions aligned to our business objectives. This role will work closely with Global Digital Technology delivery teams and leadership to implement key programs in North America and ensure strategy and value realization to achieve benefits for these initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience, Graduate level desirable (MBA)
• 5 + years’ experience as a Technology leader, either as a Technology Business Partner with manufacturing organizations or as a Digital Leader for manufacturing functions.
• Proven experience working on large scale technology programs and digital transformation initiatives in CPG, Food Service, QSR or Retail industries.
• Experience leading programs for digitalization of manufacturing processes and automation solutions.
• Experience partnering with manufacturing and operations engineering organizations and understanding of Operations Technology (OT).
• Extensive partnership with Manufacturing organizations, either as part of a manufacturing organization or a technology / engineering organization.
• Solid experience developing and delivering a connected digital and business strategy in a global or large, complex region.
• Strong interpersonal skills working at all levels of the organization.
• Ability to negotiate with both internal and external groups and gain trust to align opportunities for overall success.
• Inclusive and inspiring team leadership.

Responsibilities

• Build strategic and trusted partnerships across our business: Lead the relationship and partnership with senior-level North America business stakeholders in Manufacturing & Operations.
• Partner with senior-level leadership to contribute to the North America business strategy and shape the opportunities for digital capabilities in the region to achieve our business goals.
• Participate in strategic and operational forums with Manufacturing & Operations leaders.
• Business technology strategy development: Co-create our digitally enabled business strategy with key stakeholders and leadership and identify opportunities to achieve business outcomes.
• Portfolio management and value creation: Work closely with the North America Manufacturing & Operations to define and prioritize a portfolio of digital enablers and capabilities to achieve business objectives.
• Manage an overall portfolio of regional and global initiatives, set priorities, and align with regional and global teams to successfully deliver value and positive business outcomes.
• Connect strategy to execution and achieve results as a cohesive team.
• Actively drive adoption of digital capabilities and cross-functional ways of working across region for our Manufacturing organization.
• Measure value and identify future opportunities to continuously enhance our business.
• Provide thought leadership and future-oriented strategy: Proactively address opportunities in the external environment to enhance our future business ambitions with market-leading insights.
• Lead strategic discussions for Manufacturing and Operations digital capabilities and solutions.
• Partner across the Global Digital Technology digital delivery, development, and support teams to implement capabilities and solutions connected to our overall business strategy.
• Lead with a commitment to teamwork and building successful relationships.
• Sponsor and lead programs and projects in the improvement, creation and implementation of best business practices and leading digital solutions.
• Collaborate with leaders both inside and outside the organization to ensure delivery of results.
• Be a change agent and advocate for evolving and advancing new opportunities and improving processes.
• Drive strategic direction as an active leader in the North America Digital & Technology leadership team.
• Lead teams to establish clear vision, create an atmosphere of trust, and leverage diverse views.
• Coach and mentor team members to learn and develop skills and experiences.
• Ensure that digital products, services, and solutions meet the specific needs and expectations of partners and customers to deliver the greatest possible value and impact.
• Demonstrate strong communication and collaboration skills with partners at all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of McCain North America and Global Manufacturing business goals.
• Inspire cross-functional teams to deliver results together as one team with common objectives.
• Establish external connections to continuously learn and apply industry trends that add value to McCain’s strategy.
• Create aligned and connected roadmap of capabilities and initiatives working with Digital Technology and Business Functions.
• Demonstrates ability to set clear objectives, develop roadmaps, anticipate risks, measure performance, and evaluate results.

Benefits

• 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 programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees