Requisition ID: 40913

Job Description

About the role. 

The Contract, Manager Innovation NA Foodservice is a core member of the North America Innovation Team at McCain who executes upon the channel innovation portfolio. This individual is responsible for effectively executing a multi-year platform strategy to unlock profitable growth.  Reporting to the Sr. Manager, Innovation NA Foodservice, this position will deliver upon end-to-end commercialization of breakthrough innovation in Foodservice NA.  Responsible for taking actions that drive scalable innovation from ideation to market readiness that delivers the company strategy, enhances the brand market position, builds competitive advantage and fuels momentum for continued business growth. Leveraging market trends and intel to identify opportunities and unmet needs, this role will help define propositions and support to drive initiatives from ideation to launch readiness in collaboration with cross-functional partners (brand marketing, Insights, R&D, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Go to Market Hub, and Agriculture).  

This is a contract position for 12-18 months. 

What you’ll be doing. 

• Supports delivery of compelling breakthrough innovation channel strategy, based on consumer, customer and category insights, and market trends, grounded in the McCain long-range plan objectives (where to play, how to win, growth targets), category, brand, portfolio strategy and demand space framework 
• Supports to deliver a 3-year innovation pipeline, inclusive of product and packaging innovation, with a focus on new environments, new occasions and new platform capabilities, with clarity to horizon pathing and pacing of workstreams 
• Partners as required on global and regional projects from opportunity to insight to proposition development and validation, through to launch readiness, leveraging the stage gate process, liaising with the insights, marketing teams and Go to Market Hub. Manage projects to agreed budgets, timelines and KPIs 
• Key player to accelerate the company’s innovation process and breakthrough innovation planning, leading big bet sizing and pipeline sufficiency (reporting into PPGR) to meet our growth objectives and building best practices for how we innovate that unlocks collaboration and feeds desirability, feasibility and viability 
• Helps champion innovation process improvement, enhancing process agility while delivering on quality of launch 
• Supports to define the role of innovation in the portfolio and P&L, with clarity to product mix, positioning, pricing and margin profile to drive growth across channels and demand spaces 
• Acts as a hub of communication to ensure stakeholders are fully integrated in innovation activities  
• Proactively engages cross functionally with Go to Market Hub and externally with customers to align disruptive innovation and pave the way for new products in the market that will meet market needs 
• Participate in industry events to understand market trends and developments that can be leveraged by the company 
• Champion innovation by actively learning and sharing best practices, keeping a pulse on the competitive environment and identifying rising trends and capabilities 
• Champion an insight-led and demand-centric growth culture, putting insights at the heart of our innovation plans and strategy 
• Help to support global platform innovation strategy & governance, creating strong global partnerships, sharing best practices and leveraging synergies and influencing with global & cross-regional teams 
   

What you’ll need to be successful. 

• Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred 
• 3+ years of Marketing or brand management, with a minimum of 3 years in an innovation role 
• A proven track record developing new-to-world and new-to-company innovation, white space development, new occasion or new environment penetration 
• Track record in championing new ideas and initiatives while creating an environment that supports innovation; leveraging fresh perspectives and new paradigms to create value within the market. 
• Strong project management expertise with experience balancing big picture with day-to-day execution 
• Strong people management and leadership skills with high EQ 
• Strong ability to influence people and build strong relationships with both internal and external stakeholders and customers. 
• High degree of tenacity and persistence to get actions completed on schedule with a hands-on approach when needed 
• Proven track record in delivering several complex projects at a time 
• This is a contract position for 12-18 months. 
   

About McCain.  

• Click Here to learn more about McCain and how we provide you with opportunities to make an impact that matters. 

Leadership principles. 

At McCain, our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers, collaborate as a team, and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs, driving innovation, empowering people, and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results. 

The McCain experience. 

We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust, empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here, you’ll find opportunities to learn, grow, and thrive. Join us and experience why we’re better together. 

Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. We’re big believers in the power of working together in person—it helps us stay connected, collaborate more effectively, and grow as a team. At the same time, we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model, with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location, so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details. 

Compensation Package: $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . CAD annual base salary equivalency, paid in alignment to contract term 

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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.