Director, Strategic Business Transformation & Governance
- Etobicoke, ON
- Permanent
- Full-time
As part of the largest baking company in the world, Bimbo Canada is a leading producer and distributor of packaged fresh bread, bakery products and snacks. We produce and distribute more than 1,000 products across; 18 brands Canadians know and trust, like Dempster's®, Villaggio®, POM®, Bon Matin®, Stonemill®, Natural Bakery®, Takis®, Thomas'®, Little Bites™, Vachon®, Hostess® and more.In business for more than 110 years, the company operates 15 bakeries and employs approximately 4,000 associates across Canada. Bimbo Canada creates value by being at the forefront of manufacturing and service delivery innovation in the baking industry through the continued improvement and refinement of its supply chain network while serving major grocery chains, retail outlets and foodservice operations across Canada.At Bimbo Canada, we’re more than just a bakery - we’re a family dedicated to baking delicious moments for millions. Our beliefs are the foundation of our success, and we’re looking for people who share our commitment to excellence.Position Summary:
The Director, Strategic Business Transformation & Governance will play a pivotal role in shaping and executing the organization’s strategic transformation agenda while ensuring robust governance across all business functions. This role requires a forward-thinking leader who can navigate the complexity of a major CPG organization—balancing the demands of day-to-day operations with the critical work of redefining the business for long-term profitable growth.
The successful candidate will be accountable for driving high-impact transformation initiatives, optimizing decision-making processes, and ensuring that the organization operates within a clear and disciplined governance framework. This leader will work closely with senior executives to track progress, resolve barriers, and maintain alignment with strategic objectives.Key Responsibilities:
Transformation Leadership
- Transformation Roadmap: Lead the design, implementation, and execution of the company’s strategic transformation agenda.
- Cross-Functional Efficiency: Drive initiatives across business functions to improve operational performance and accelerate profitable volume growth.
- Opportunity Prioritization: Identify and prioritize transformation opportunities, balancing quick wins with long-term strategic bets.
- Organizational Change: Oversee reorganizations and lead change management efforts to ensure smooth transitions and stakeholder alignment.
- Performance Tracking: Establish KPIs and tracking mechanisms to monitor progress, measure impact, and adjust course as needed.
- Change Leadership: Serve as a change champion, fostering engagement, alignment, and commitment across all levels of the organization.
- Governance Structure: Define and maintain a clear governance framework that enables effective decision-making and accountability across the enterprise.
- Executive Forums: Manage and facilitate key governance bodies such as steering committees, portfolio reviews, and strategic planning sessions.
- Issue Escalation: Ensure critical projects and operational challenges are escalated, reviewed, and resolved through established governance processes.
- Strategic Alignment: Partner with functional teams to align resources and initiatives with enterprise-wide strategic priorities.
- Leadership Transparency: Provide executive leadership with clear visibility into transformation progress, key risks, and mitigation strategies.
- Reporting Accountability: Own and validate all recurring reports to the corporate office, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and alignment across functional submissions.
- Reporting Standards: Enforce corporate formatting and style guidelines, streamline reporting processes, and proactively resolve risks or inconsistencies before reports reach the President.
- Executive Advisory: Act as a trusted advisor to the executive leadership team, providing strategic counsel and insight.
- Analytical Insight: Apply advanced analytical and problem-solving skills to deliver data-driven recommendations that inform strategic decisions.
- Execution Discipline: Foster a culture of discipline, agility, and accountability in project execution across the organization.
- Narrative Development: Synthesize cross-functional inputs into cohesive executive-level narratives, emphasizing key insights and implications.
- Presentation Excellence: Craft and deliver impactful presentations that clearly communicate strategic vision and transformation plans.
- Collaboration & Mentorship: Build strong cross-functional relationships to drive alignment and mentor team member(s) to support professional growth.
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
- Leadership Experience: 8–15 years of progressive leadership in CPG, management consulting, corporate strategy, or similar fields, with a proven track record in leading enterprise-wide transformation programs within complex, matrixed organizations.
- Industry Knowledge: Strong understanding of CPG operations, including supply chain, sales, and marketing dynamics.
- Governance & Program Management: Exceptional skills in governance, program oversight, and strategic prioritization.
- Influence & Communication: Ability to influence across all organizational levels, supported by strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities, and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Technical Proficiency: Expertise in project management methodologies and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
- Clear, measurable progress against the transformation roadmap.
- Improved alignment and efficiency in organizational decision-making.
- Delivery of financial, operational, and cultural outcomes tied to strategic priorities.
- Sustained engagement and commitment from executive leadership and key stakeholders.