Strategic Transformation Program Lead

• Lead end‑to‑end execution of defined strategic initiatives, including: M&A integration and operational harmonization, process redesign, standardization, and 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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Hard Skills

• project management
• program management
• transformation management
• M&A integration
• process redesign
• automation
• continuous improvement
• Lean
• Kaizen
• Six Sigma

Soft Skills

• influence without authority
• risk management
• change management
• communication
• leadership
• problem-solving
• strategic thinking
• collaboration
• adaptability
• presentation skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• PMP
• Agile
• SAFe
• Lean
• Six Sigma