Digital Transformation Director, North America

Trouw Nutrition; Guelph; On-site; CAD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Trouw Nutrition seeks a Director of Digital Transformation to spearhead the digital evolution of their North American Livestock business. This pivotal role involves aligning digital strategy with global visions, managing a dedicated digital team, and driving innovation to enhance operational efficiency and customer experience. The ideal candidate will demonstrate strong leadership skills, strategic thinking, and a data-driven approach to facilitate impactful digital solutions.

Benefits

Robust pension plan with employer matching

Competitive health benefits from Day 1

Short-term/Long-term Disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

15 vacation days to start

Annual bonus

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in digital transformation.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies and project management.
• Proven ability to lead without direct authority.

Responsibilities

• Translate Nutreco’s global digital strategy into actionable plans.
• Oversee the digital project portfolio and ensure alignment with business goals.
• Drive the development of digital animal twins and related technologies.

Skills

Project Management

Change Management

Communication

Strategic Thinking

Analytical Mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Digital, IT, or related field

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

Low-code/No-code platforms

Hyper-automation tools

Job description

Job Description:

Join Our Purpose - Feeding the Future

Nutreco is a member of the SHV family, committed to 'Feeding the Future' through sustainable and innovative practices. Nutreco has two business lines: Skretting, a leading global provider of innovative aquafeed solutions, revolutionizing aquaculture for a sustainable future, and Trouw Nutrition, which specializes in animal nutrition and advancing livestock health and productivity through cutting-edge solutions.

Trouw Nutrition is seeking a visionary and results-driven Director of Digital Transformation to lead the digital evolution of our North American Livestock business. This senior leadership role is pivotal in aligning our regional digital strategy with Nutreco’s global vision, driving innovation, and delivering impactful digital solutions across operations, customer experience, and data monetization. As the BU Digital Lead, you will manage the Digital Team, chair the Digital Steering Committee, and serve as a key member of the Global Nutreco Digital Leads Group. You will be responsible for identifying opportunities, prioritizing initiatives, and ensuring the successful execution of digital projects that enhance agility, efficiency, and value creation.

About The Role

“Shaping Tomorrow: Leading the Future of the Animal Nutrition digital space”

Responsibilities:

• Translate Nutreco’s global digital strategy into actionable plans for North America.
• Lead and mentor the BU NA Digital Team, fostering a culture of innovation and collaboration.
• Oversee the digital project portfolio, ensuring alignment with business goals and measurable outcomes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Marketing, Sales, Innovation, Finance, HR, etc.) to deliver integrated digital solutions.
• Drive the development of digital animal twins and other cutting-edge technologies in partnership with Species Councils.
• Manage the digital roadmap, budget, and benefits tracker, reporting to the Digital SteerCo and Global Digital.
• Champion digital upskilling and citizen development across the organization.
• Build and maintain a robust ecosystem of digital partners and vendors.

Skills and Expertise

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Digital, IT, or related field (Master’s preferred).
• 8+ years of experience leading digital transformation in complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong knowledge of digital technologies, low-code/no-code platforms, and hyper-automation.
• Proven ability to lead without direct authority and influence stakeholders at all levels.
• Exceptional project management, change management, and communication skills.
• Strategic thinker with a data-driven, analytical mindset.

Expectation from The Role

• Putting People at the Heart– Empowers and supports teams to thrive.
• Setting Ambition– Drives bold, forward-thinking digital goals.
• Ensuring Wellbeing– Promotes a healthy, inclusive work environment.
• Shaping Tomorrow– Leads innovation and future-focused transformation.
• Delivering Results– Executes with excellence and accountability.

Why you Will Love Working with Us

Global Benefits:

• Be part of our sustainable mission with opportunities to grow within Nutreco, Skretting, Trouw Nutrition and the broader SHV group.
• Embrace our culture of diversity and inclusion, where we respect and value everyone.

Local Benefits:

• Robust pension plan with employer matching that begins on Day 1!
• Competitive health benefits - Medical/Dental/Vision/HSA, that start on Day 1!
• Short-term/Long-term Disability and Mental Health spending allowance.
• Maternal top-up and Tuition Reimbursement.
• 15 vacation days to start (tiered).
• Annual bonus.

Next Steps

We value a seamless candidate experience and will review your application within five (5) business days.

We appreciate your interest in joining our mission to innovate and sustainably shape the future of food production. Final candidates will undergo a criminal background check. Candidates applying for Canadian roles must be authorized to work in Canada without sponsorship.

We are committed to employment equity and encourage applications from women, Indigenous peoples, persons with disabilities, and visible minorities.

Our values: FEED your career: Passion | Inclusivity | Integrity | Trust | Curiosity.

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About Nutreco:

Nutreco is a global leader in animal nutrition and fish feed, with a heritage of over 100 years. Our solutions are at the origin of food for millions worldwide, guided by quality, innovation, and sustainability.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Nutreco considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, sexual orientation, marital, parental, military status, or any other protected status. Please inform us if accommodations are needed during the recruitment process.