Digital Technology Business Partner - Agriculture

Position Title: Digital Technology Business Partner - Agriculture
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Position Location: Florenceville GTC
Requisition ID: 36328
JOB PURPOSE:
Reporting to the Vice President, Digital Technology, North America, the Digital Technology Business Partner (Agriculture) is accountable for partnering with the North America Agriculture business organization to successfully deliver our business strategy, and drive our Digital Agriculture agenda. This role will sit in the North America Digital Technology Leadership Team, as well work closely with the respective North America Agriculture Regional Leadership Team.
The Digital Technology Business Partner (Agriculture) will represent the Digital Technology Organization in North America, working with key business stakeholders to define new business processes enabled by data and digital solutions to advance our business objectives. This role will work closely with Global Technology delivery teams and leadership to implement key programs across both regions, and ensure strategy and value realization to achieve benefits for these initiatives.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Build strategic and trusted partnerships across our business: Lead the relationship and partnership with senior-level North America business stakeholders in Agriculture, and across our business units.
• Partner with senior-level and executive leadership to contribute to the North America business strategy and shape the opportunities for digital agriculture capabilities in the regions to achieve our business goals. Participate in strategic and operational forums with Agriculture leaders.
• Business technology strategy development: Co-create our digitally enabled agriculture business strategy with key stakeholders and leadership and identify opportunities to achieve business outcomes.
• Portfolio management and value creation: Work closely with key regional stakeholders and with the Global Digital Technology Agriculture Leader to define and prioritize a portfolio of digital enablers and capabilities to achieve business objectives. Manage an overall portfolio of regional initiatives in the Digital Agriculture space, 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.
• Lead Digital Technology Investment plans, including budgeting, forecasting, and business case development.
• Budget and Financial oversight associated with the portfolio investments and costs for digital technology in the North America region.
• Lead transformation for adoption of digital capabilities (both internally as externally with our grower / farmers communities), and embrace cross-functional ways of working across region. 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 in Digital Agriculture, including digital, data & technology capabilities and solutions.
• Partner across the Global Digital Technology Organization 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. When appropriate and applicable, coach and mentor team members to learn and develop skills and experiences.

MEASURES OF SUCCESS:

• 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 Digital Agriculture 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 Global Technology and Business Functions.
• Demonstrates ability to set clear objectives, develop roadmaps, anticipate risks, measure performance, and evaluate results.

KEY QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCES:

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Sciences or equivalent experience, Graduate level desirable (MBA)
• 10 + years' experience as a Technology leader, either as a Technology Business Partner for Digital Agriculture organizations or as a Digital Leader for the Agriculture function.
• Proven experience working on large scale technology programs and digital transformation initiatives, preferably in CPG, Food Service, QSR or Retail industries.
• Experience leading programs enabled with technologies, specifically in the Digital Agriculture space.
• Extensive partnership with Agriculture Functional stakeholders (both internally and externally).
• 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.

OTHER INFORMATION:

• Key internal relationships in North America: Vice President Agriculture NA, their respective Leadership Teams, as well as Global & other regions Digital Technology Digital Ag Program, Delivery and Support stakeholders.
• Leadership role in Digital Technology North America Leadership team.
• Connect with external ecosystem as required, especially with Growers / Farmers
• Participate in key external relationships with external vendors and industry forums.
• Travel: as required.

The above information indicates the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job
Compensation Package : $111,700.00 - $149,000.00 CAD annu ally + 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/training, and other organizational needs.
Benefits : At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and wellbeing at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & wellbeing 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. Wellbeing programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned to country, provincial and state governing plans and can vary by work level, location and nature of the role. Additional benefit details available during the application process.
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Job Family: Information Technology
Division: Global Digital Technology
Department: Regional IT North America
Location(s): CA - Canada : New Brunswick : Florenceville-Bristol
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)