Director, Project & Change Management

Saputo Inc.

. Lead the ingredients division’s project management and strategic coordination framework .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeMilwaukee • Wisconsin • United StatesLeadWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive experience in program and portfolio management, change management, and strategic communication, with a strong ability to lead organizational transformations and engage stakeholders effectively. Proven track record in developing and executing governance practices, crisis management protocols, and executive communications.

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Program ManagementChange ManagementStrategic CommunicationCrisis ManagementStakeholder Engagement

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementPortfolio ManagementBusiness OperationsOrganizational DevelopmentTransformation Office LeadershipGovernance PracticesImpact AssessmentOrganizational RedesignAcquisition SupportCommunication Principles

Soft Skills

Strategic ThinkingBusiness AcumenInfluencing Senior LeadersJudgment and DiscretionCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft 365Project Management ToolsCommunication TechnologiesCollaboration TechnologiesReporting Technologies

Certifications & Qualifications

Advanced Degree in Business AdministrationProject Management CertificationChange Management Certification

Industry Keywords

Crisis ReadinessTransformation EffortsExecutive CommunicationLeadership PrioritiesBusiness Outcomes

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the ingredients division’s project management and strategic coordination framework
Create integrated visibility into priorities, initiatives, milestones, dependencies, risks, decisions, commitments, and business outcomes
Ensure initiatives are sequenced and aligned with divisional strategy, capacity, and leadership priorities
Identify and escalate cross-functional risks, dependencies, barriers, and deviations from agreed plans
Challenge initiative and workstream leaders to address off-track commitments and develop recovery plans
Continuously evaluate and evolve the PMO approach as the division’s strategy, scale, and complexity change
Coordinate major cross-functional priorities and transformation efforts
Partner with executive sponsors and workstream leaders to clarify objectives, scope, milestones, decisions, interdependencies, risks, and success measures
Design and lead the Senior Leadership Team’s operating rhythm, including leadership meetings, business reviews, strategic planning sessions, decision forums, and offsites
Partner with the President to frame critical decisions, identify trade-offs, and direct leadership attention
Integrate information across the division into a clear leadership view and drive follow-through on decisions and commitments
Set communication strategies for major divisional initiatives and organizational changes
Develop executive communications, presentations, talking points, town hall materials, employee updates, FAQs, and manager toolkits
Partner with Human Resources, Communications, Commercial, and Marketing on change messaging
Own and maintain the Ingredients division’s Crisis Handbook and Special Circumstances manual
Establish crisis-readiness review and testing processes
Support the President and designated Crisis Manager during active crises through stakeholder coordination, information management, decision and action tracking, and internal communications
Lead after-action reviews, document lessons learned, and incorporate approved improvements into crisis protocols and readiness materials
Maintain discretion and sound judgment when managing confidential, sensitive, or high-impact matters

Requirements

What you’ll need

10 or more years of progressive leadership experience in program or portfolio management, change management, business operations, or related discipline
Bachelor’s degree in business administration, project management, organizational development, change management, communications, or a related field
An advanced degree or relevant professional certification is preferred
At least 5 years of demonstrated experience establishing or leading a PMO, enterprise portfolio, transformation office, or comparable business-governance function
Experience serving as a trusted advisor to senior executives and translating leadership priorities into clear strategies, governance practices, communications, and action plans
Ability to translate complex business strategies, decisions, and organizational changes into clear and compelling communications
Demonstrated experience leading the people side of organizational transformation, including stakeholder engagement, impact assessment, readiness, communication, adoption, and sustainability
Experience supporting acquisitions, integrations, major investments, organizational redesigns, or other large-scale business transformations is strongly preferred
Strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to connect business priorities, organizational impacts, employee needs, and execution risks
Exceptional writing, presentation, facilitation, and verbal communication capabilities, with the ability to communicate effectively from the plant floor to the executive leadership level
Ability to synthesize complex and sometimes conflicting information into a clear, reliable enterprise view and actionable recommendations
Demonstrated ability to influence senior leaders, challenge constructively, and drive accountability across functions without relying on direct authority
Strong judgment and discretion when handling confidential, sensitive, crisis-related, or high-impact business matters
Knowledge of recognized project management, portfolio management, change management, and communication principles and methodologies
Proven ability to build trusted relationships and operate as an objective, collaborative partner across functions and leadership levels
Proficiency with Microsoft 365 and related project, communication, collaboration, and reporting technologies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Development opportunities that enhance your career fulfillment
Meaningful compensation & benefits that help you care for your family
Opportunities to contribute to your community and enhance the lives of others through Saputo products