IT Vice President, Project Management Office

Saputo is a leading global dairy processor committed to inclusive growth and innovation.

Overview of the role

IT Vice President, PMO – responsible for elevating the performance, value, and maturity of Saputo’s global IT Project Management Office (PMO) and leading large‑scale enterprise transformation programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and evolve the global PMO into a high‑performing, data‑driven organization using 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 throughout 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 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 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 driving value through test automation and continuous improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in IT, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 15+ years 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 in Quebec: fluency in both French and English.
• 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 required approximately 25% of the time.

Saputo is an equal opportunity employer. Accommodations up to the point of undue hardships are available on request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.