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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # VP, Digital Technology and AI North America - **Company:** McCain Foods - **Location:** Oakbrook Terrace, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Artificial Intelligence, Data Analysis, Cloud Computing, Cyber Security, Data Infrastructure, Digital Technology, Machine Learning, SAP (Applications), Information Technology, Data Analytics, Data Management, Devsecops - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.agcareers.com/mccain-foods/vp-digital-technology-and-ai-north-america-job-1052830.cfm ## About the Role This is a high-impact, high-visibility role and we are looking for a seasoned executive with a high level of business insight, passion for innovation, strong leadership skills, transformative mindset and a hyper-focus on leading the digital agenda and making a positive impact! * 15 or more years of demonstrable strategic impact and delivery in global information technology, in an innovative, agile, customer-focused environment. * Bachelor's degree in information technology, computer science, engineering, or a related discipline, or equivalent experience. * Experience delivering a world-class digital, data, and AI transformation agenda. * Experience with digital enablers and new technologies, such as cloud, robotics, APIs, AI/ML, DevSecOps, UX, and agile product transformation. * Hands-on experience defining business capabilities, technology strategies, and roadmaps, and building business cases focused on benefits and value. * Experience driving adoption of modern data platforms and products, AI/ML, and generative AI, and democratizing data within a region. * Demonstrated experience building capabilities in at least two of commercial, agriculture, supply chain, and manufacturing, ideally in CPG or food. * Proven experience leading large teams and leading through influence in a matrix environment. Preferred * Experience in the remaining areas above, and in finance and HR transformation. * ERP experience in a B2B environment. SAP S/4 and Blue Yonder SCP are a distinct plus. * Operational technology and plant-floor experience. * Experience from adjacent industries, such as food manufacturing, QSR and foodservice technology, ag-tech, or industrial, which we welcome. Leadership Principles and behaviours ## Description Reports to: Chief Technology and Information Officer (CTIO) Leadership Teams: Global Digital Technology (DT) Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and the North America (NA) Regional President's SLT Key partners: Regional President, NA SLT, CTIO, and Global DT leaders Our Global Digital Technology team harnesses technology, data, digital capabilities and AI to drive profitable growth, enhance customer experience and advance our purpose of "Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food". Accelerating our 2030 strategy We are undertaking an ambitious digital transformation across agriculture, manufacturing, supply chain, and commercial operations to accelerate our 20*30 Strategy. We are investing significantly in digital, AI, and technology capabilities, building a data-driven culture, and embedding AI into how we work so we move faster and decide better. We build digital products for customers, suppliers, growers, and McCainers. Better technology, a superior user experience, and broader access to data and AI tools empower our teams and change how we work. Are you ready to join us? About the role. We are recruiting a Vice President, Digital Technology and AI, to lead technology, AI, and digital transformation across commercial, agriculture, manufacturing, and supply chain in North America. You will build capabilities that improve customer experience and drive profitable growth. You will be a strategic, inspiring leader and a trusted partner to the Regional President and the NA SLT. With the CTIO and Global DT, you will shape strategy and priorities, accelerate the adoption of technology, data, and AI, develop talent, and build a winning culture. You co-own business outcomes in North America. This is not a standalone technology agenda. You carry NA priorities into Global DT, and you make sure global programs land in NA with speed, the right outcomes, and the right time to market. What you'll be doing. Strategy and roadmap Develop the NA digital strategy and program roadmap with the Regional President and the NA SLT, aligned with the global strategy. Understand business pain points quickly, know the art of the possible in technology and AI, and push the NA and Global DT teams to land it in NA. Show up as an NA business leader first, contributing on all topics beyond technology. AI, data, and automation Lead the NA agenda for AI, automation, master data, APIs, analytics, and reimagined agentic processes. Lead the move to global data and secure platforms, and enable data-driven and algorithm-based processes. Work with business leaders to secure business resources and improve data quality and standardization. Work with venture capital firms (VCs), innovators, start-ups, and global and regional technology providers to speed up innovation. Investment and value Lead NA technology investment plans, including forecasting and business cases, and make the NA case for funding within the Global DT budget. Build business adoption and resourcing plans, and identify vendor alternatives. Track benefits against each business case and report results to the NA SLT. Global-to-NA delivery Partner with Global DT to shape global programs, define NA priorities and scope, and support regional business cases. Make sure solutions deliver a strong user experience, security, scalability, stability, and cost-effectiveness. Drive change management so global programs land in NA with speed and impact. Partner with other DT leaders to maximize enterprise scale. Security, privacy, and reliability Make sure every delivered solution has security and privacy by design and meets control requirements. Work with Global DT and plant leaders on OT security and the reliability of the systems our plants depend on. People and culture Lead, develop, and mentor a team of business partners who design and deliver technology solutions for the region. Partner with business leaders to enable agile and product methodologies. Build a growth mindset where teams experiment and learn quickly, while holding a zero-compromise standard for food safety, plant reliability, and cybersecurity. Remove organizational barriers, build strong teamwork and excellent service delivery, and invest time in coaching.