Transformation Manager

International Motors • Lisle, IL

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About The Position

International Motors is seeking a strategic, results-driven Transformation Manager to join 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 assessment and recommendations through implementation and measurable results.

The Transformation Manager will help shape how transformation is delivered at International Motors by strengthening governance, advancing AI and digital initiatives, and building organizational capabilities for effective change. The role also develops BPT methodologies, standards, governance models, and Center of Excellence foundations, while mentoring analysts, process engineers, and other transformation practitioners.

International Motors is part of TRATON GROUP, a commercial vehicle manufacturer. The company makes International trucks and engines, IC Bus buses, and Fleetrite aftermarket parts, and describes its vision as accelerating sustainable mobility to create a cleaner, safer world.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree and at least 11 years of project/program management experience, plus at least 2 years of lead experience; OR 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 (U.S. citizen, legal permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to work in the United States.
• 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.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and develop team members and build a collaborative, results-oriented transformation culture.

Nice To Haves

• At least 5 years of experience in top-tier management consulting or leading an enterprise transformation office.
• Prosci certification or equivalent change management qualification.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Director- and VP-level leaders to align business priorities, build cross-functional consensus, 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 among strategic priorities, business processes, and transformation initiatives, and resolve ownership gaps and organizational barriers.
• Serve as a business partner on 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 clear 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 to support 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 to improve enterprise execution.
• 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 the team's transformation capabilities.

Benefits

• Competitive market-based compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits package designed to support employee wellbeing; details are available through the company's benefits webpage.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager