Manager, Digital Business Transformation

Tenneco Automotive•Northville, MI

41d

About The Position

Tenneco is one of the world's leading designer, manufacturers and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with approximately 78.000 team members working at more than 300 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Ride Performance, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket. At Tenneco, we're not just part of the transportation industry; we're redefining it. Guided by our purpose to be the most trusted partner and the world's best manufacturer and distributor, we operate with radical candor, simplicity, and the speed required to win. Our mindset? We are obsessed with excellence. Action is our relentless default mode. We challenge the status quo, take bold risks, and make the impossible happen; then we raise the bar. Humbly. Unapologetically. Courageously. In this role, you'll join a global team united by tenacious execution and a deep emotional allegiance to our mission. You'll be empowered to move fast, think big, and deliver lasting impact in a culture that values loyalty, courage, and high performance. Are you ready to drive what's next? You challenge the status quo. You don't aspire for best-in-class; you define it. You don't do this alone; you recognize the value and the power of the team you work with. We are seeking a strategic and detail-oriented Manager, Digital Business Transformation to join our Digital Enterprise Process Optimization team to define a new legacy for Tenneco. This role will focus on identifying inefficiencies and gaps across front office (e.g., Sales, Program Management) and back office (e.g., HR, Finance) functions. The Manager, Digital Business Transformation will collaborate with cross-functional teams to define and deliver automation solutions that simplify workflows, reduce manual effort, and drive measurable business value.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Information Systems, or related field; MBA or equivalent a plus.
5-8 years of experience in business analysis, process improvement, or digital transformation.
Strong understanding of front and back-office functions and their interdependencies.
Experience with process mapping tools (e.g., Visio, Lucidchart, Signavio etc.) and automation platforms (e.g., UiPath, Power Automate).
Experience in Program Management a plus.
Knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma or similar methodologies preferred.
Exposure to ERP/CRM/HRIS systems.
Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills.
Analytical mindset with a passion for solving complex problems and driving change.

Nice To Haves

Certification in Business Analysis (CBAP, PMI-PBA) or Lean Six Sigma.
Familiarity with agile methodologies and project management tools (e.g., Jira, Confluence).
Experience working in cross-functional teams and matrixed organizations.

Responsibilities

Engage with businesses and functions to facilitate end-to-end process assessments across departments to identify pain points, redundancies, and automation opportunities. This will be through workshops, interviews with stakeholders and process mining to gather requirements and understand current state processes.
Analyze data and workflows to uncover trends, bottlenecks, and areas for improvement.
Work with initiative owners from the businesses and functions to define 'as-is' and 'to-be' workflows with measurable KPIs.
Act as a Program Manager for use cases - defining timelines for implementation, key milestones, identifying risks and roadblocks and tracking progress with the initiative owners.
Develop business cases and ROI models to support automation initiatives.
Translate business requirements into specifications for technical team members.
Partner with IT and automation teams to design and implement digital solutions (e.g., RPA, low-code platforms, AI tools).
Act as a liaison between business units and technical teams to ensure alignment and successful delivery.
Monitor post-implementation performance and ensure solutions deliver expected outcomes.
Support testing, feedback, and refinement of solutions.
Best-practice evaluation across the region and sharing globally with DBT team.

Benefits

Competitive Compensation: We offer a competitive executive salary and a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your physical, mental, and financial well-being.
Global Impact & Learning: You'll have the opportunity to travel, collaborate, and grow within a fast-paced organization, innovative people, and a truly global environment.
Career Development: With continuous professional development opportunities and clear pathways for growth, you can expand your expertise, take on new challenges, and achieve your career aspirations.

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