IT Vice President, Project Management Office
Job Description
At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment. Ready to bring your best?
Overview of the role:
Saputo Inc. is seeking an IT Vice President, PMO for an existing opportunity within our organization. Reporting to the SVP, IT, Global Services and Regional Support, the IT Vice President, PMO is a senior IT leadership role responsible for elevating the performance, value, and maturity of Saputo’s established global IT Project Management Office (PMO).This role will also lead large-scale enterprise transformation programs, including the SAP S/4 upgrade and deployment and projects supporting Saputo’s digital agenda, while modernizing PMO practices through the adoption of AI, automation, and advanced portfolio management tools. The incumbent will ensure consistent, outcome-driven execution across a complex global project portfolio, enabling business strategy and delivering measurable value.
The scope of the IT PMO includes responsibility for the Global IT project portfolio, project management practice, organization change management, and the IT testing and release management functions.
The candidate will be a dynamic department leader, developing their team, operational practices and evolving day to day process, as well as being a seasoned Delivery Executive, having the ability to shape, mobilize and lead the most complex transformation programs. The candidate is at ease with establishing diverse business and IT relationships, leveraging their business and IT acumen to partner across the organization. As part of our largest programs, the candidate will act as a change leader, engaging business stakeholders in their sponsorship roles.
How you will make contributions that matter:
Lead and evolve the global PMO into a high-performing, data-driven organization, leveraging AI, automation, and digital tools
Shape and lead complex programs, including the global SAP S/4 upgrade and deployment, ensuring alignment with business objectives and timelines
Act as a change leader nurturing sponsorship through the organization
Establish and strengthen enterprise governance, methodologies, and standards for project and program delivery
Drive portfolio prioritization, demand management, and investment optimization across IT and business initiatives
Develop IT PMO skills within and outside the IT PMO department to ensure predictable delivery across the enterprise.
Partner with Business PMOs across the enterprise
Build executive-level reporting, KPIs, and dashboards to enable real-time decision-making and clearly demonstrate value delivered
Lead cross-functional change management, including training, communication, and organizational readiness activities
Ensure quality assurance, testing strategies, and release governance are fully integrated into the delivery lifecycle, while continuing to drive value through test automation and continuous improvements
Major Areas of Responsibility
PMO Operations & Governance
SAP S/4 Program Leadership
Project planning and delivery
Portfolio & Financial Management
Change, Learning, Communication & Adoption
Quality, Testing & Release Management
Leadership & Talent Development
You are best suited for the role if you have the following qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field
15+ years of progressive experience in IT program/project management, including large ERP and Digital transformations
10+ years in senior leadership roles managing global teams and complex portfolios
Strong financial acumen and experience managing large budgets and vendor contracts
For candidates based in Quebec: fluency in both French and English is required, as the role involves regular communication with a diverse group of stakeholders
Nice to have: PMP, ITIL and/or Six Sigma certification
Key Competencies
Strategic leadership and executive presence
Advanced portfolio and program management
Digital mindset (AI, automation, analytics-driven decision making)
PMO leadership in Project, Product and hybrid operating models
Strong financial and budgeting acumen -both project and IT operating
Extensive IT partner management, negotiation and contracting experience
Talent development and coaching to build high-performing teams and strengthen leadership bench
Ability to mentor, empower, and grow leaders through clear expectations, feedback, and development planning
Strong stakeholder and relationship management
Change leadership and organizational transformation
Global collaboration and cross-functional influence
Working Conditions
Travel is required approximately 25% of the time.
All applications are carefully considered by our Talent Acquisition team.
Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.
Artificial Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications.
In Canada, Saputo is a leading cheese manufacturer and fluid milk and cream processor, with a portfolio of well-loved brands such as Dairyland, Armstrong, Neilson, Alexis de Portneuf, and many more. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.
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