Senior Manager, Strategic & Innovation Digital Technology Programs

Position Title:

Senior Manager, Strategic & Innovation Digital Technology Programs
Position Type:  Regular - Full-Time

Requisition :  40942
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  The Senior Manager, Strategic & Innovation DT Programs plays a pivotal role at the heart of McCain’s digital transformation. Reporting to the VP, Digital Technology Strategy & Transformation, this role acts as a strategic execution partner to the Chief Technology & Information Officer (CTIO), ensuring operational excellence, executive‑level clarity, and momentum across high‑priority digital initiatives.
This position is ideal for high‑performing professionals with experience in management consulting, corporate strategy, digital transformation, or advisory roles. You will translate strategic priorities into actionable plans, drive cross‑functional execution, and craft the executive‑ready communications that shape enterprise‑level decisions.
As a highly visible senior individual contributor, you will own the operating rhythm of the Digital Technology leadership team, orchestrate strategic projects, and meaningfully influence decision‑making at the highest levels of the organization.

This role offers exceptional exposure, impact, and career acceleration for talent seeking a blend of strategy, execution, and leadership engagement.
What You’ll Be Doing   Strategy Execution & High‑Impact Initiatives
Translate strategic priorities into structured workplans that guide execution across business units and technology teams.
Lead critical, time‑bound transformation projects — from accelerators to long‑term process redesign — ensuring measurable business outcomes.
Frame issues, structure problem‑solving, and influence cross‑functional teams to deliver results in ambiguous, fast‑moving environments.
Identify and remove roadblocks to maintain momentum across digital transformation initiatives.
Executive Communications & Leadership Reporting
Develop compelling, executive‑ready materials including board updates, strategic narratives, business cases, KPIs, and progress reports.
Synthesize complex information into insights that drive senior‑level decision‑making.
Build clear, persuasive stories supported by data analytics, visualizations, and crisp strategic framing.
Operational Leadership & Governance
Own the operating rhythm of the Digital Technology leadership team, including agendas, decision‑logs, strategic workshops, and executive offsites.
Drive operational excellence by designing scalable processes and improving decision‑making workflows across the function.
Establish lightweight governance that increases transparency, accountability, and alignment on priorities.
Cross‑Functional Influence & Stakeholder Engagement
Build strong, trust‑based relationships across Digital Technology, Business Units, Regional teams, and external partners.
Act as a central coordination point for alignment, communication, and escalation.
Influence senior stakeholders without authority, enabling cohesive, enterprise‑wide execution.
Performance, Insights & Continuous Improvement
Evaluate operational bottlenecks and implement data‑backed solutions to enhance productivity, service quality, and user experience.
Lead KPI reviews, identify trend‑based opportunities, and propose targeted performance improvements.
Champion the use of automation, digital tools, analytics, and AI‑enabled productivity methods to modernize how the team works.
What You’ll Need To Be Successful   Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (e.g., MBA or relevant…