Sr Director - Transformation
Listed on 2026-02-28
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Management
Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Business Analyst, Financial Manager -
Business
Corporate Strategy, Business Management, Business Analyst, Financial Manager
Fossil Partners, 901 S Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas, United States of America
Job DescriptionPosted Wednesday, February 18, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Who We Are
At Fossil Group
, we are part of an international team that dares to dream, disrupt, and deliver innovative watches, jewelry, and leather goods to the world. We're committed to long-term value creation, driven by technology and our core values:
Authenticity ,
Grit ,
Curiosity ,
Humor , and Impact . If you are a forward-thinker who thrives in a diverse, global setting, we want to hear from you.
We are seeking a Senior Director of Transformation to partner directly with the CFO and senior leadership team to lead high-impact enterprise initiatives, with an initial focus on SG&A optimization and cost effectiveness.
This role will play a critical part in identifying opportunities, developing business cases, and driving execution of initiatives that improve organizational efficiency and unlock meaningful financial impact across corporate functions.
The ideal candidate brings strong financial acumen, analytical rigor, and experience leading cross-functional change in a complex, global environment.
What You Will Do
Lead strategic initiatives focused on optimizing SG&A spend and improving functional efficiency across corporate teams (Finance, HR, IT, Marketing, Legal, Procurement, and others).
Identify cost reduction and productivity opportunities through operating model improvements, process redesign, and resource allocation analysis.
Develop and manage multi-year savings roadmaps with clear ownership, milestones, and measurable outcomes.
Build detailed financial models and business cases to quantify the impact of transformation initiatives.
Forecast short- and long-term financial outcomes, partnering closely with FP&A to ensure alignment with budgets and long-range plans.
Establish KPI tracking and governance mechanisms to ensure savings realization and sustained performance improvement.
Cross-Functional Execution & Change Leadership
Drive execution across a matrixed, global organization, influencing stakeholders at all levels without direct authority.
Lead work streams, facilitate decision‑making forums, and ensure accountability across initiative owners.
Communicate progress, risks, and outcomes effectively to executive leadership.
Strategic Partnership to the CFO
Serve as a trusted advisor and thought partner to the CFO on enterprise performance, organizational effectiveness, and transformation priorities.
Support strategic planning efforts, including restructuring, investment trade‑offs, and operating cadence improvements.
Help embed a culture of continuous improvement, transparency, and value creation across the company.
Who You Are
Required Experience & Skills
10+ years of experience in transformation, corporate strategy, finance, operational excellence, or management consulting for global consumer and Retail organizations.
Proven track record delivering SG&A cost optimization or enterprise efficiency initiatives with measurable financial results.
Strong analytical and financial skillset, including modeling, forecasting, and business case development.
Experience working within complex, global organizations and across multiple corporate functions.
Exceptional stakeholder management, communication, and executive presence.
Preferred Qualifications
Background in management consulting (McKinsey, Bain, BCG, Deloitte, EY-Parthenon, etc.) strongly preferred.
Experience in consumer, retail, apparel, or branded global companies is a plus.
MBA or advanced degree preferred but not required.
At
Fossil Group
, we embrace purpose and take every opportunity to work together to make the world a little better. We’re committed to fostering a culture of inclusivity and collaboration, where all employees are encouraged to contribute their unique selves and perspectives as valued members of our team.
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer dedicated to a policy of non‑discrimination in all employment practices without regard to age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, pregnancy, race, religion, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic.
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Fossil Partners, 901 S Central Expressway, Richardson, Texas, United States of America
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