Transformation Program Manager

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end execution of defined strategic initiatives, including M&A integration and operational harmonization, process redesign, standardization, automation, data, reporting, and operating model improvements.
• Translate strategic objectives into actionable project plans with clear milestones, dependencies, and success metrics.
• Drive disciplined execution using best‑practice project and program management methodologies.
• Serve as the primary execution lead coordinating across IT, Supply Chain, Operations, Finance, Commercial, Real Estate, and External Partners.
• Facilitate governance forums, steering committees, and executive updates.
• Anticipate and proactively manage risks, issues, and interdependencies across initiatives.
• Influence without authority to align teams with differing priorities toward shared outcomes.
• Partner with functional leaders to ensure transformation initiatives are embedded into day-to-day operations.
• Support change management efforts including communications, training coordination, and readiness assessments.
• Identify adoption risks and ensure business teams are prepared to operate in the future state.
• Apply continuous improvement principles (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma) to identify inefficiencies and improvement opportunities.
• Define and track value realization metrics (cost, service, productivity, scalability).
• Ensure benefits are measurable and sustained post‑implementation.
• Own project financials including budget tracking, forecasting, and variance management.
• Manage external vendors and system integrators, ensuring accountability and performance.
• Maintain high standards for documentation, reporting, and audit readiness.

• 10+ years of experience in project, program, or transformation management within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Proven experience leading transformation initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to manage ambiguity and drive progress in evolving environments.
• Experience in distribution, industrial, or B2B wholesale environments.
• M&A integration experience (systems, processes, operating models).
• Formal training or certification in PMP, Agile, SAFe, Lean, or Six Sigma.
• Experience working with executive leadership and presenting at the VP/SVP level.