McCain Foodservice Solutions

Position Title: Project Manager, SAP S4 Functional

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Position Location: Oakbrook Terrace

Requisition ID: 35850

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. As we embark on a strategic digital transformation journey, the role of S/4 Functional Project Manager will be pivotal.

McCain is seeking a highly skilled and motivated Project Manager to ensure seamless execution within their scope on a global digital transformation. This individual will lead the project management for key initiatives within the SAP S/4HANA Business Transformation program. The role will work closely with McCain business, process, functional, technical, data & S4 SI resources to plan, execute, monitor, control & govern the data specific execution areas within SAP S/4HANA business transformation program. These functional areas will include (but are not limited to) finance, procure to pay, Vistex, order to cash, plan to schedule, supply chain (demand planning, supply planning etc.), market to order, commercials, manufacturing etc.

Through project planning, project clarification, and process ownership, the Project Manager will 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. The position requires a good communicator with experience in managing risks, adjusting schedules and tasks to meet committed timelines and can lead projects. If you are ready to make a tangible impact on a global scale, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity to lead within one of the world's premier food companies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Partner with business, process, functional & Digital Technology stakeholders to coordinate, plan & conduct workshops.
• Collaborate with business, functional, process & technical team members to analyze & document the key decisions leveraging McCain’s framework & tools.
• Project plan, execute & govern the appropriate configuration work in S/4HANA landscape to address mandatory changes in partnership with key business, process, functional & technical teams from McCain & S4 SI partner.
• Support OCM, business, process & functional stakeholders on change initiatives as a result of moving from SAP ECC legacy platform to SAP S/4 HANA digital landscape.
• Structure, define & operationalize the progress reports & status dashboards.
• Develop best practices, scalable mechanisms and repeatable processes on all aspects of the business transformation: planning, blueprinting, design, build, test & deploy phases of the program
• Utilize project tracking and common project management principles (Project Management Methodologies – Waterfall, Agile, Hybrid); mapping resources against objectives, track dependencies and risks, assess impact of change across interdependent workstreams and projects.
• Ensure OCM plans are aligned with overall project timeline and processes and work with the OCM Team to address potential conflicts and/or interdependencies.
• Support program & PMO Leadership managing key stakeholder relationships & expectations across the Digital Technology and Business Transformation leaders by maintaining effective communication cadence and driving timely & effective escalation & resolution of risks and issues
• Manage the day-to-day work activities of team members, organizing and coordinating the team, and leading project status, daily huddles, and working meetings
• Collaborate cohesively with partners & ensure that they are performing in accordance with contractual obligations
• Drive the finance & resource management of the assigned workstreams within the program leveraging the set forth McCain financial & resource management tools & framework

REQUIRED QUALIFICIATTIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Computer Science, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in SAP implementations, including end-to-end S/4HANA implementation.
• Proven experience of working as a functional project manager in at least one global SAP S/4 HANA Implementation.
• PMP, SAP Activate Project Manager certification and familiarity with Agile methodologies (SCRUM, SAFE) is highly desirable
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Exposure to global delivery and deep understanding of SAP software and related technologies.
• Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Hands-on experience of Jira tool is highly desirable.

PERSONAL QUALIFICATIONS:

• Exceptional communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels, including C-suite executives.
• Able to approach conflict resolution and negotiation with confidence and tact.
• Passion for innovation and continuous improvement, with a willingness to challenge the status quo.

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.

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Compensation Package: $85,500.00 -$114,000.00 USD 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/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.

Your well-being matters to us, and we’re here to provide you with the necessary resources to support you in being your best self at work — and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. We see value in ensuring we have a diverse, antiracist, inclusive, merit-based, and equitable workplace. As a global family-owned company we are proud to reflect the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that diversity drives our creativity, resilience, and success and makes our business stronger.

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 meet your needs.

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Job Family: Information Technology

Division: Global Finance

Department: S4 PMO

Location(s): US - United States of America : Illinois : Oakbrook Terrace || US - United States of America : Illinois : Chicago

Company: McCain Foods USA, Inc.