Sr. Director, Business Transformation - Corporate

Sr. Director, Business Transformation - Corporate

TK Elevator CorporationAtlanta, Georgia, United States

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TK Elevator is currently seeking an experienced Sr. Director, Business Transformation– Corporate Functions located in Atlanta, GA.

Responsible for developing and executing a comprehensive transformation strategy to enhance operational efficiency, drive growth, and optimize corporate functions such as IT, Finance, and HR across TK Elevator in North America. This role will partner with senior leadership to identify key opportunities for improvement, lead transformation initiatives, and oversee cross-functional teams to ensure strategic alignment and successful project implementation. By focusing on process optimization, technology adoption, and change management, the Sr. Director, Business Transformation will play a critical role in achieving the company's strategic objectives.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Lead and manage the overall business transformation strategy within corporate functions, ensuring alignment with North America’s strategic goals.
  • Utilize Hoshin Kanri methodologies to define, develop, and execute transformation roadmaps that drive alignment across the organization and support the achievement of strategic objectives.
  • Drive the adoption of new technologies, tools and best practices to enhance operational efficiency and productivity in IT, Finance and HR processes.
  • Spearhead the Agile transformation across IT and the business using SAFe (Scaled Agile Framework) to improve collaboration, flexibility, and responsiveness.
  • Provide training and support to teams in adopting Agile methodologies, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of continuous improvement.
  • Coordinate and facilitate the Agile Release Train (ART) events and processes while coaching and upskilling existing employees.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams in IT, Finance, and HR to implement transformation initiatives that align with strategic objectives.
  • Build strong relationships across the organization to promote alignment and facilitate smooth project execution.
  • Provide guidance, support, and mentorship to team members involved in transformation projects, particularly in adopting scaled agile methodologies.
  • Analyze current processes within corporate functions, identify inefficiencies, and recommend solutions for optimization using methodologies like Lean and Six Sigma.
  • Identify and mitigate risks and obstacles that may impede the success of transformation initiatives, ensuring proactive risk management and contingency planning.
  • Read and analyze P&L statements, create comprehensive business cases, and understand top-line and bottom-line value creation, specifically in relation to EBITDA.
  • Ensure that transformation initiatives are aligned with financial performance goals and contribute to overall business profitability.
  • Utilize the ADKAR change management framework to facilitate the successful adoption of transformation initiatives within IT, Finance, and HR.
  • Develop and implement change management strategies that focus on awareness, desire, knowledge, ability, and reinforcement to ensure sustainable change.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement and promote the smooth integration of new technologies and tools within the organization.
  • Track the progress and impact of transformation initiatives, regularly updating stakeholders on key metrics and project status.
  • Prepare timely and accurate reports on transformation outcomes, ensuring accountability to strategic targets.

Who we are looking for

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Information Technology, Finance, Human Resources, or a related field.
  • Experience: 10+ years of experience in business transformation or similar roles, with a strong understanding of change management, project management principles, and experience in Hoshin Kanri, ADKAR, and scaled agile methodologies.
  • Agile Experience: Proven experience leading Agile transformations using SAFe within corporate functions, including experience as a Release Train Engineer (RTE).
  • Certification: SPC (SAFe Program Consultant) certification is highly desirable.
  • Technical Proficiency: Experience using Smartsheets for project management and reporting.
  • Lean/Six Sigma Experience: Experience with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies is a plus, with a proven ability to drive operational improvements in corporate functions.
  • Leadership Skills: Proven track record of successfully leading and implementing business transformation initiatives with measurable impact.
  • Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Strong ability to analyze complex business challenges, identify opportunities, and develop actionable solutions.
  • Communication & Influence: Excellent interpersonal skills, capable of engaging and influencing stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
  • Continuous Learning: Passion for staying updated on industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in business transformation.
  • Efficiency & Productivity: Successful implementation of transformation initiatives, resulting in measurable improvements in operational efficiency and productivity within corporate functions.
  • KPIs & Targets: Achievement of key performance indicators and project targets established for transformation efforts.
  • Stakeholder Feedback: Positive feedback from stakeholders on the impact and effectiveness of transformation initiatives.
  • Timely Reporting: Accurate and timely reporting on the progress and outcomes of transformation projects.
  • Adoption & Integration: Smooth and effective adoption of new technologies, tools, and processes across the organization.

Additional information

TK Elevator is an equal opportunity employer and committed to diversity. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, gender, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, and veteran status or any other protected status required by applicable law.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation in connection with the application process are encouraged to email us directly at ElevatorJobs.ams@tkelevator or call 1-844-427-5461.

Contact

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Job details

Posting date:2025/01/10
Experience level:Management
Type of contract:Permanent, Full time
Work mode:On Site
Job field:Strategy, Markets and Development
Industry:Engineering & urban mobility
Job number:US_901745_ET_TKELECP11862

Application deadline: as long as the job is listed on our career page, we are looking for suitable candidates (all genders welcome). We are looking forward to receiving your application.

Benefits

Health and Safety

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Highest standards and a wide range of health promotion and healthcare activities.

Collaboration

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Collegiality is of huge importance – we treat everyone with respect and appreciation.

Development

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Training and education programs to help you develop professionally and personally.

Compensation and benefits

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Fair working conditions and competitive pay are an important basis for us.

Diversity

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

We promote an open and tolerant work culture.

Work Life Balance

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

We guarantee regular working hours to support work-life balance.

Creative leeway

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

We offer a work environment in which you can try out new solutions in a no blame culture.

Vacation and paid time off

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Paid vacation, sick leave and personal days.

Sustainability

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

We act with responsibility and environmental awareness.

Onboarding

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

Individual and personal support to help you get started in your new job.

401(k) Plan

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

We have various financial models to give you individual support.

Who we are

With customers in over 100 countries served by more than 50,000 employees, TK Elevator achieved sales of around €9 billion in fiscal year 2022/2023. We ensure high levels of customer service globally from our extensive network of about 1,000 locations. Over the past several decades, TK Elevator has established itself as one of the world’s leading elevator companies and became independent after separation from the thyssenkrupp group in August 2020. The company’s most important business line is the service business proudly provided by around 25,000 service technicians. The product portfolio ranges from standardized elevators for low-rise residential buildings to highly customized solutions for skyscrapers. In addition, it covers escalators, moving walks, passenger boarding bridges and stair and platform lifts. Integrated cloud-based solutions, such as the MAX platform, are delivering enhanced services. With these digital offerings, there are no longer any limits to urban mobility. TKE – move beyond.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

At TK Elevator, we understand, respect and appreciate that everyone is different. We value everyone as an individual. We believe that when our employees bring their authentic selves to work, and we recognize them as such, we strive to nurture a culture characterized by equal opportunities, mutual trust and respect. At TK Elevator, we aim to embrace diversity and welcome everyone -no matter the ethnicity, nationality, gender or gender expression, age, social background, religion or world belief, sexual orientation, disability, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic or status.

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