Head of Strategy and Transformation- Global Operations

Logitech•San Jose, CA

5d•$195,000 - $350,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way. The Team Global Supply Chain and Operations is one of the strong pillars of strength and competitiveness for Logitech. It drives scale, profitability, resilience and superior customer experience. Global Supply Chain and Operations is a global, collaborative, and agile team consisting of planning, sourcing, manufacturing, Logistics, customer supply chain, manufacturing and customer service functions. We are starting a transformation journey to make our operations stronger through better technology enablement, tailoring our supply chain to specific segments and improving our processes and operating model The Role The Head of Strategy and Transformation, will bring substantial expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations, particularly within electronics or related sectors. This role will be focused on leading transformational supply chain initiatives in a manufacturing environment and expect to have hands-on experience in supply chain and manufacturing. The Head of Strategy and Transformation will be a critical leader, reporting to the Global Head of Operations and responsible for defining the long-term strategic vision for the Global Operations organization, orchestrating the programs necessary to achieve that vision and enhance capabilities of the operations team . This role sits at the intersection of strategy development, operational excellence, business process re-engineering, and large-scale change management. You will drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce cost, improve customer experience, and prepare the operations team for future growth and market changes. Travel for this role is expected to be at 25%

Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.
Experience: Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing supply chain operations (electronics sector preferred). Candidates must have led large-scale transformation programs specifically in manufacturing environments.
Proven track record of defining and executing complex, high-value strategic initiatives within a large Operations function (e.g., Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Manufacturing, Logistics).
Experience supporting acquisition integrations.
Demonstrated experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing strategy and program management teams.
Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable plans.
Strong financial acumen and experience with developing business cases, ROI analysis, and budget management for large transformation programs.
Expertise in program and portfolio management methodologies.
Outstanding communication and executive presence , with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
Deep knowledge of organizational change management principles and their practical application.
Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).
This position requires demonstrated leadership in manufacturing supply chain operations. Candidates without extensive manufacturing experience in electronics, supply chain, or factory operations will not be considered.

Responsibilities

Strategy Development: Lead the development, refinement, and communication of the multi-year Global Operations Strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and financial targets.
Conduct deep analysis of current operational performance, market trends, competitive landscape, benchmarks and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) to identify strategic opportunities and risks for Supply chain.
Define key operational metrics (KPIs) and targets necessary to track strategic progress.
Review and refine strategy on an ongoing basis.
Interface with corporate strategy team to align operations strategy to business strategy.
Transformation and Program Management: Design, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of high-impact transformation initiatives (e.g., system implementations, process simplification, organizational alignment).
Establish a robust governance framework to manage strategic projects, track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure benefits realization across the organization.
Serve as a key thought leader and driver of Operational Excellence and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) within Operations.
Work hand in hand with functional leaders to ensure execution of the Global Supply Chain and Operations strategy.
Cross-Functional Leadership and Change Management: Act as a central liaison, collaborating closely with Operations leadership and key stakeholders in Finance, Technology, and Product to ensure Operations strategy is fully integrated and supported.
Lead the organizational change management efforts associated with major transformations, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, clear communication, and successful adoption of new processes and tools.
Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on strategic planning, business analysis, and program management.
Build capabilities Lead the efforts to develop future talent in operations through upskilling current talent and developing strategies to attract new talent (in partnership with P&C).
Develop cyber security capabilities for operations.
Support M&A for Operations Support corporate strategy team on M&A due diligence.
Lead acquisition integrations for operations.