Position Title: Senior Manager, Global Brand & Communications
Position Type: Regular - Full-Time
Requisition ID: 44449
About the role.The Senior Manager, Global Brand & Communications is a key driver of McCain's global snacking portfolio, responsible for shaping and executing brand strategy, architecture, campaign development, and performance measurement across markets. This role combines strategic thinking, creativity, analytical rigor, and commercial acumen to drive brand growth and business results. Fueled by a passion for consumers, customers, and category leadership, the Senior Manager will ensure consistent, effective execution of global brand initiatives while partnering closely with regional teams and agency partners worldwide.
We're looking for a resourceful, forward-thinking marketing leader who brings entrepreneurial energy, thrives in a fast-paced environment, embraces AI-enabled ways of working, and excels at building relationships across a global organization.
What you'll be doing.- Develop and evolve the global brand equity strategy for McCain's snacking portfolio.
- Lead the development of global master campaigns and creative platforms, including strategy, creative concepts, hero assets, adaptations, social content, and activation-ready toolkits.
- Partner with regional teams to support campaign activation in markets with limited snacking marketing resources through strategy development, creative adaptation, and execution guidance.
- Manage and strengthen relationships with the global creative agency of record and other key marketing partners.
- Develop and enhance digital brand experiences across global online channels and emerging media and technology platforms.
- Design and manage global brand tracking programs, including KPI development, measurement methodologies, and actionable brand health insights.
- Oversee the global brand marketing budget and optimize investment decisions through data-driven analysis and ROI measurement.
- Own and maintain the global brand architecture, including masterbrand, sub-brand, portfolio hierarchy, positioning, value propositions, and audience strategies.
- Define and steward the global visual identity system, including brand guidelines, packaging principles, design systems, photography standards, and tone of voice.
- Lead marketing governance processes, facilitate global marketing forums, align regional teams, and ensure brand consistency across markets.
- Serve as the global brand steward, providing guidance on content localization, asset adaptation, and adherence to global brand standards.
- Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing team while fostering a culture of learning, engagement, and collaboration.
- Partner with Corporate Communications and regional teams to support crisis and reputation management efforts and uphold brand integrity globally.
What you'll need to be successful.- Bachelor's degree in Business, Marketing, or a related field.
- 7+ years of progressive brand management or marketing experience, preferably within the consumer packaged goods (CPG), food, or related industries.
- Experience developing and implementing brand strategies and brand architecture within a global or multi-market environment.
- Demonstrated success managing creative, media, and external agency partners to deliver business results.
- Strong understanding of marketing analytics, measurement frameworks, brand tracking, and ROI assessment.
- Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and optimizing marketing investments.
- Experience leveraging AI-enabled tools, digital technologies, and marketing technology platforms to improve effectiveness and efficiency.
- Strong stakeholder management and relationship-building skills in a global matrix environment.
- Previous people leadership experience with a track record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
- Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and communication skills.
- Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution in a fast-paced environment.
About the team.The Global Snacking Marketing team is responsible for advancing McCain's snacking brand portfolio across international markets. Working closely with regional marketing leaders, cross-functional partners, agencies, and commercial teams, the team drives global brand strategy, campaign development, innovation, and growth. This role leads and develops marketing talent while ensuring alignment, consistency, and effectiveness across the global snacking organization.
Compensation Package : $97,500.00 - $130,000.00 . CAD 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 and training, and other organizational needs. This posting is for an existing vacancy.
Benefits: At McCain, we're on a mission to create a winning culture that puts employee safety and well-being at the heart of what we do, every day. We understand and appreciate that each person's needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being 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. Well-being programs include vacation and holidays, company-supported volunteering time, and mental health resources. Coverages are aligned with applicable law and can vary by work level, location, and nature of the role. Additional benefit detail 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.
Job Family: Marketing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto
Company: McCain Foods (Canada)
