Chief Transformation Officer

INSTITUTIONAL FOODS PACKING CO -
Glenview, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$245,000 - $280,000 a year
4 days ago

Qualifications

Project team coordination
Project development phase management
Large-scale organizational change management
Identifying new business opportunities
Team development
Bachelor's degree
Industry trends
Data interpretation
IT governance planning
Leading team collaboration initiatives
Managing projects
Manufacturing company experience
Team motivation (leadership skill)
Cross-functional communication
Senior leadership
Stakeholder management

Full Job Description

Job Title:

Chief Transformation Offiicer

Direct Reports:

TBD

Department/Group:

Executive

Position Reports to:

Chief Executive Officer

Location:

Glenview, IL

Travel Required:

40%

Level/Salary Range:

Position Type:

Full Time

Training Program Required:

Hire Date:

Job Purpose/Objective:

The Chief Transformation Officer is a senior executive responsible for developing and implementing long-term strategic goals and initiatives of the organization, particularly focusing on transforming the business through change management, process improvements, and leveraging technology.

This role will support the CEO in developing growth strategies and will lead the development and execution of the company’s long-term strategic plans and transformational initiatives.

This role will engage with stakeholders across multiple functions and work closely with senior leadership to identify growth opportunities, drive innovations and implement enterprise change.

The CTO will ensure alignment, participation, and agreement on target end state and ownership, as well as monitor delivery throughout the life of the transformation effort and assess outcomes to ensure completeness and sustainability.

This role is essential for enabling Finlays Solutions to deliver high quality services to gain market leadership and growth.

Responsibilities:

Developing and Implementing Strategic Plans

Responsible for creating and executing strategic plans that align with the organization’s overall vision, goals and market trends.
Identify strategic opportunities for operational improvements, cost efficiencies and revenue growth.
Collaborate with Finance, Operations, HR, IT Sales and Innovation to align on strategy with resource planning.
Develop the right frameworks/governance model to support the prioritization of strategic initiative execution/implementation across the business.
Leads strategy development and strategic planning efforts across all sites ensuring that the strategy is embedded in all.

PMO Leader

Lead large-scale transformation initiatives, which may involve implementing new technologies, processes, or organizational structures.
Lead cross-functional teams on a major transformation project, including digital, structural, or process change.
Lead and develop a team of professionals who support strategy and transformation efforts.
Serve as a key member of the leadership team, owning the project pipeline.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.
Establish and monitor KPIs to track progress and impact of strategic initiatives.

Change Management Subject Matter Expert

Oversee and manage the change management aspects of transformation programs, ensuring employee engagement and buy-in.
Communicate effectively with stakeholders across all levels.

Transformation Leadership

Engage with stakeholders across different business units and functional areas to ensure alignment and participation in transformation efforts.
Provide strategic insights and recommendations to executive leadership and the board.
Inter-functional coordination for the development of strategic initiatives and operational requirements.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
15+ years of experience in leading strategy projects at top-tier firms in a multinational environment.
Proven Track record of delivering high-impact results on projects in the areas of corporate strategy, growth initiatives, and new market /segment/business strategies.
A deep knowledge of the manufacturing industry demonstrated through practical experience.
Strategic Thinking: Ability to anticipate market trends and long-term challenges to develop forward-looking strategies, align goals with the company vision, and position the organization for sustained growth.
Analytical Skills: The ability to analyze and interpret complex data to provide actionable insights and identify opportunities for improvement.
Communicaiton: Excellent written and verbal communication skills, as well as presentation skills.
Leadership: The ability to lead and motivate teams, building, empowering and continuously developing high performing diverse teams.
Project Management: Ensure plans are executed efficiently, through project management to coordinate resources, timelines, and objectives to achieve desired outcomes.
Change Management: The ability to effectively manage change within an organization.
Knowledge of Industry Trends: A deep understanding of industry trends and best practices. Recognized as a thought leader.
Relationship Building: The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders.
Trusted Advisor: The ability to develop significant long-term, trust-based relationships with senior-level executives.
Governance: Ability to develop strong governance models and clearly defined implementation plans for strategic priorities.
Flexible: Able to manage work in different time zone effectively.
Influencing Skills: Ability to influence the organization in order to make strategy happen

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