Business Transformation Lead

Ecolab • Saint Paul, MN

2d • $130,000 - $195,000

About The Position

The Business Transformation Leader drives global transformation in partnership with cross-functional and regional teams, shaping initiatives that advance long-term business objectives. This role accelerates Pest Intelligence by aligning IoT strategy, infrastructure, service models, and end-to-end processes to enable a more digital, data-driven business. They unify stakeholders around a clear strategy and lead successful implementation and change adoption across segments and customers.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Marketing, Strategy, Operations, or related field; MBA preferred.
• Proven leadership of cross‑functional teams managing complex projects with strong collaboration, urgency, and accountability.
• Experience leading large-scale digital transformation initiatives.
• Strong command of project management methodologies.
• Financial acumen with experience managing budgets and performance.
• Exceptional leadership and people management capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Change leadership expertise with the ability to challenge the status quo and apply frameworks such as Prosci/ADKAR.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the technology or digital infrastructure sectors, including data analytics and intelligence tools.
• Familiarity with CRM, ERP, and business intelligence platforms.
• Management consulting or strategic operations background.
• Knowledge of agile methodologies and tools.

Responsibilities

• Transformation Leadership: Lead the global transformation strategy across Mega Markets (NA, GC, EUR) with direct ownership of North America transformation initiatives. Develop and execute plans to achieve strategic goals.
• Program Delivery: Drive cross‑functional delivery of transformation initiatives, including equipment cost savings, device development, digital infrastructure upgrades, installation and support improvements, and productivity gains. Enable cross‑functional coordination, align stakeholders, and allocate resources effectively.
• Performance Tracking: Define KPIs, monitor progress, and report impact to executive leadership. Maintain routines to track progress, flag issues early, and ensure timely resolution.
• Workstream Oversight: Oversee key workstreams, ensuring coordinated project execution and encouraging innovative approaches. Clearly communicate transformation goals, progress, and outcomes to stakeholders to keep teams aligned and engaged.
• Financial Discipline: Set financial goals and partner with Finance to track, validate, and enforce disciplined financial performance.
• Commercial Feedback Loop: Partner with commercial leaders to drive adoption, surface rollout barriers, and provide feedback to development and equipment teams.
• Team Management: Lead a team responsible for connected device strategy, service and operational transformation, end‑to-end process enhancements, and change leadership. Build a high‑performance, globally connected culture.
• Culture & Change Management: Drive cultural and change initiatives across the organization. Collaborate with Enterprise Excellence, Training, and Communications to engage, motivate, and upskill employees.
• Long‑Term Sustainability: Design initiatives for long‑term success and foster continuous improvement and innovation beyond initial project completion

Benefits

• Ecolab strives to provide comprehensive and market-competitive benefits to meet the needs of our associates and their families.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees