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Senior Manager, Global Brand & Communications

McCain Foods


Job Location:

Toronto - Canada

Yearly Salary: CAD 97500 - 130000
Posted: 29 September 2026 (18 hours ago)
Application Deadline: 27 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Position Title: Senior Manager Global Brand & Communications

Position Type: Regular - Full-Time

Requisition ID:44449

In every role McCainers are ambitious curious and passionate about creating exceptional work experiences - together. With a customer-first mindset we make doing business with McCain easy.
About the role.
The Senior Manager Global Brand & Communications is a key driver of McCains 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.
Were 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 youll be doing.
  • Develop and evolve the global brand equity strategy for McCains 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 youll need to be successful.
  • Bachelors 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 McCains 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.
About McCain.
Leadership principles.
At McCain our leadership principles guide how we engage with customers collaborate as a team and achieve success. We focus on understanding customer needs driving innovation empowering people and taking ownership to clear obstacles and deliver results.
AI & Digital Capabilities.
At McCain AI and digital capabilities are part of how we work and innovate. We value curiosity toward emerging technologies and the thoughtful responsible use of AI-enabled tools to improve outcomes as part of our future-ready culture.
The McCain experience.
We are McCain. This statement is a testament to our collective strength and our individual value. Your contributions play a vital role in our success. Our winning culture is rooted in authenticity and trust empowering us to bring out the best in one another. Here youll find opportunities to learn grow and thrive. Join us and experience why were better together.
Our purpose is grounded in building meaningful relationships. Were big believers in the power of working together in person. It helps us stay connected collaborate more effectively and grow as a team. At the same time we recognize the importance of flexibility. Most office-based roles follow a hybrid model with the option to work remotely two days a week. There may be exceptions depending on the role and location so we encourage you to speak with your recruiter for more details.

Compensation Package:$97500.00 -$130000.00 . 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 were 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 persons 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 programsinclude 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 were here to provide you with the necessary resourcesto support you in being your best self at work and at home.

McCain Foods is an equal opportunity employer. As a global family-owned company we strive to be the employer of choice in the diverse communities around the world in which we live and work. We recognize that inclusion drives our creativity resilience and success and makes our business stronger. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard torace religion color national origin sex age veteran status disability or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

McCain is an accessible employer. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process (including alternate formats of materials or accessible meeting rooms) please let us know and we will work with you to find appropriate solutions.

Your privacy is important to us. By submitting personal data or information to us you agree this will be handled in accordance with McCains Global Privacy Policyand Global Employee Privacy Policy as applicable. McCain leverages AI in the hiring process though all final decisions are made by humans. You can understand our approach to AI and how your personal information is being handled here.

Job Family:Marketing
Location(s): CA - Canada : Ontario : Toronto

Company: McCain Foods (Canada)


Required Experience:

Senior Manager


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McCain Foods | Our purpose - 'Celebrating real connections through delicious, planet-friendly food'. We supply delicious frozen French fries, potato specialties, and appetizers to retail and foodservice customers around the globe.

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