At Saputo, we bring good to the table by making high-quality products, investing in our people, and supporting communities around the world . As a top 10 global dairy processor, we value contributions that matter and strive to foster an inclusive, growth-driven work environment.

The Senior

Manager’s primary responsibility is to lead a team of network and telecom experts supporting Saputo’s global infrastructure, ensuring the highest performance, reliability and security for our enterprise networks, connectivity and telecommunications across campus, data center, cloud and WAN/edge.

The Senior

Manager owns the overall architecture of the network, associated tooling, automation and service delivery - delivering a network that is cloud-first, secure-by-design and increasingly automated, built on Zero Trust principles and the convergence of IT and OT (plant/operational technology) environments that keep our manufacturing operations running. Provide day-to-day operational management overseeing the installation, configuration, monitoring and maintenance of enterprise network, security-edge and telecommunications infrastructure across all regions Manage a global team of local and remote team members and build capability in automation, cloud and security Continually evolve monitoring, observability and automated remediation to proactively address network performance and reliability, moving from reactive support toward proactive operations Work closely with IT & Cybersecurity Services to embed secure-by-design and Zero Trust controls into network changes, lead IT/OT network convergence and segmentation for plant/manufacturing environments, and develop efficient operational processes Lead global projects and operational teams Lead and participate in project planning, design, budgeting and key decisions,



including FinOps and cost optimization across CAPEX and OPEX Advance SD-WAN and SASE convergence, cloud and hybrid networking, and network automation to standardize and scale operations Communicate effectively with a diverse group of IT and business colleagues, including executive-level reporting Encourage and enforce quality control, compliance and standard operating procedures Manage the delivery of effective solutions when concerns or performance issues arise from within the team, business and support areas Build and maintain effective relationships with users, peers, vendors and service providers, and govern managed-service partners with clear accountability Effectively lead and motivate a team of highly performing and highly technical staff Be part of a 24/7 escalation management matrix Be available for occasional travel A minimum of 10 years of demonstrated experience with large and complex enterprise network, telecommunications and security infrastructure. Direct leadership experience managing a technical team is an asset Management and leadership skills, including the ability to influence and coordinate outside of direct reports in an international / multi-site setting Proven experience with networking technologies (LAN/WAN/Wireless/VPN/Firewall), including SD-WAN, SASE/ZTNA, IPAM and load balancing Teams Phone, SIP trunking) Experience to provision, install and operate networks, including network automation (e.g., Python, Ansible, Terraform, Git)



Cybersecurity and IT/OT security knowledge and frameworks (e.g., OT/industrial network exposure is a strong asset Multi-tasking and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize tasks to meet deadlines Solid written and verbal communication skills Fluent in French and English As part of their duties, the position holder will be required to communicate and collaborate in English and French, both orally and in writing, with colleagues or other stakeholders located in Québec, elsewhere in Canada, or across North America.

We support and take care of our employees and their families by offering: Group retirement plan with employer contribution Paid Parental Leave program Training and development programs Saputo Flex Program, flexible work environment (schedule/location/time off) according to department needs Salary offers will vary commensurate with experience, education, skills, and training. STATEMENT ON AI

Artificial Intelligence tools may be used in screening applications.

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Intelligence is not used to assess or select applications. Whether your expertise lies in manufacturing, operations, supply chain management, sales, quality assurance, or in any other function, your role is integral to our success. You will make contributions that matter, all while working alongside colleagues who genuinely care about your success and who will roll up their sleeves to help.

The information on this site is for information purposes only and is not intended to be relied upon with legal consequence. We support employment equity. Saputo strives to embed diversity and inclusion in its operations and invites candidates from all horizons to join its family.

Saputo welcomes and encourages applications from people with disabilities.

📌 IT Senior Manager, Core Infrastructure & Operations - Network & Telecommunications (Saint-Laurent)
🏢 SAPUTO
📍 Saint-Laurent