Transformation Manager

International Motors, LLC•Lisle, IL

3d•$160,000 - $240,000

About The Position

International Motors is hiring a Transformation Manager for its Business Process Transformation (BPT) team. The role advances enterprise-wide transformation initiatives and partners with Director- and VP-level leaders to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve business processes, and accelerate strategic execution. It combines strategic problem-solving with hands-on leadership to move initiatives from recommendations through implementation and measurable results. The Transformation Manager will help shape how transformation is delivered by strengthening governance, advancing AI and digital initiatives, and building organizational capabilities for executing change. The role leads complex cross-functional initiatives, establishes business ownership and accountability, and develops BPT methodologies, standards, governance models, and Center of Excellence foundations. It also includes mentoring transformation practitioners.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree and at least 11 years of project/program management experience, plus at least 2 years of lead experience; OR a master's degree and at least 9 years of project/program management experience, plus at least 2 years of lead experience; OR at least 14 years of project/program management experience, plus at least 2 years of lead experience.
Qualified candidates, excluding current employees, must be legally authorized on an unrestricted basis as a U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee to work in the United States. Employment-related work sponsorship is not anticipated.

Nice To Haves

At least 5 years of experience in top-tier management consulting or leading an enterprise transformation office.
Demonstrated success leading large, cross-functional transformation initiatives from strategy through implementation and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Strong executive presence and ability to facilitate discussions, synthesize complex information, communicate compelling narratives, and influence senior leaders.
Experience applying structured change management methodologies; Prosci certification or equivalent is preferred.
Background in automotive, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, or a related industrial environment.
Hands-on experience implementing AI solutions to improve individual productivity, business workflows, or enterprise processes.
Experience developing operating models, establishing governance frameworks, improving end-to-end processes, and strengthening organizational accountability.
Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members while building a collaborative, results-oriented transformation culture.

Responsibilities

Partner with Director- and VP-level leaders to align business priorities, build consensus across functions, and drive decisions when priorities compete or direct authority is limited.
Translate strategic objectives and performance targets into process improvements, organizational changes, and capability-building initiatives.
Identify interdependencies across strategic priorities, business processes, and transformation initiatives, and resolve ownership gaps and organizational barriers.
Support AI and digital transformation initiatives by defining business problems, establishing process requirements, challenging proposed solutions, and driving adoption.
Facilitate executive discussions that turn complex challenges and ambiguity into decisions, accountabilities, and actionable roadmaps.
Lead complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives from initial assessment and strategy development through implementation and measurable value realization.
Establish business ownership, performance metrics, governance structures, and accountability for sustainable transformation results.
Develop and strengthen end-to-end process ownership and governance across functions and value streams.
Advance BPT methodologies, standards, governance models, and Center of Excellence foundations.
Apply structured problem-solving, process excellence, and change management practices to improve organizational effectiveness and business performance.
Mentor and develop analysts, process engineers, and other transformation practitioners, sharing best practices and building team capabilities.