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Southern Graphic Systems Director, Transformation in Louisville, Kentucky

Description

Overview

SGS&CO is a collective of companies, expertise, and talent assembled specifically to help brands own every possible moment, both in the physical world and in the digital world, when a consumer's desire can be converted into action. With 5,000 employees and offices in the UK, Europe, North America and Asia, SGS&CO boasts a diverse client base consisting of many well-known global brands. We work collaboratively to exceed client expectations today and anticipate how we will need to pivot together to win tomorrow. We take pride in our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion along with our ambition to lead the industry to a more sustainable future to drive a positive impact on our clients, our people, and our planet.

The Role - Director Corporate Transformation

The Director of Corporate Transformation, reporting to the Vice President of Corporate Transformation, is responsible for supporting and executing key initiatives within SGS & Co's broader transformation strategy. The Director will play a critical role in enabling cross-functional improvement efforts for the company's "most important things" and driving measurable outcomes.

Key areas of focus include but are not limited to: mergers and acquisitions, operational transformation, sales force enablement, back-office transformation (Finance, HR, IT), and the adoption of game-changing technology.

The Director of Corporate Transformation will support the Vice President in orchestrating transformation efforts across the company by taking on two primary responsibilities:

  1. Smart Strategic Leadership
    • Contribute to the establishment of a company-wide transformation management office that emphasizes accountability and support over traditional PMO tracking.
    • Focus on outputs by ensuring the right KPIs are selected to drive business value and holding initiative owners accountable for achieving results.
    • Support rigorous work planning, timelines, and resource alignment to ensure aggressive yet achievable transformation goals.
  2. Problem-Solving Support
    • Collaborate with line leaders to co-own transformation initiatives and drive change leadership processes.
    • Help structure ambiguous problems, organize cross-functional teams to execute solutions, and ensure initiatives are executed effectively.
    • Act as a catalyst to move key initiatives forward and deliver measurable outcomes.

Day-to-Day Execution:
The Director will collaborate closely with the Vice President, executive sponsors, and functional leaders to:

  • Execute corporate transformation strategies aligned with organizational priorities.
  • Support the design, orchestration, and activation of transformation initiatives to ensure they are executed end-to-end with transparency and accountability.
  • Drive alignment, continuous improvement, and the adoption of best practices across all transformation initiatives.
  • Facilitate effective communication and collaboration across stakeholders, including executive leadership, functional teams, and external partners.
  • Monitor progress, key metrics, risks, and issues, and escalate appropriately to ensure successful execution.
  • Provide actionable insights and recommendations for resolving challenges in transformation efforts.
  • Foster a culture of business acumen, innovation, and results-oriented execution.

Candidate Experience & Skills Requirements:

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in a business-related discipline or equivalent.
  • 7-10 years of relevant experience in problem-solving leadership and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives.
  • Proven track record of driving successful outcomes through collaborative leadership and cross-functional teamwork.
  • Experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives, including change management and stakeholder engagement.
  • Strong program management skills, with a preference for candidates with professional qualifications in Program Management.
  • Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives, stakeholders, and team members effectively.
  • Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess options, analyze risks, and make data-driven decisions.
  • Passion for innovation and identifying opportunities for growth and process improvement.

Results-oriented mindset, with a demonstrated ability to achieve business objectives through transformation efforts.

Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process.This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, DE, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV

Qualifications

Education
Masters (preferred)
Bachelors (required)

Experience
Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities to assess options, analyze risks, and make data-driven decisions. (required)
Exceptional communication skills, with the ability to engage with senior executives, stakeholders, and team members effectively. (required)
Strong program management skills, with a preference for candidates with professional qualifications in Program Management. (required)
Experience in developing and executing strategic initiatives, including change management and stakeholder engagement. (preferred)
Proven track record of driving successful outcomes through collaborative leadership and cross-functional teamwork. (preferred)
7 - 10 years: Years of relevant experience in problem-solving leadership and managing complex, multi-stakeholder initiatives (preferred)
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

Southern Graphic Systems, LLC ("Sgsco ") is an equal opportunity employer. Sgsco will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of r ace, creed, color, r eligion, s ex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, s exual orientation, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Use the links below to review statements of protection from discrimination under Federal law for applicants and employees


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