Director, Transformation Management Office Strategy and Operations

Company Description

Fortune Brands Innovations, Inc. is an industry-leading innovation company focused on creating smarter, safer and more beautiful homes and improving lives. Our driving purpose is that we elevate every life by transforming spaces into havens. We believe our work and our brands can have incredibly positive impacts for not just our business and shareholders, but for people and the planet, too. When you join Fortune Brands, you become part of a high-performing team who are empowered to think big, learn fast and make bold decisions. We support an inclusive and diverse culture where everyone is encouraged and empowered to be their authentic selves, and where our differences and unique perspectives are a key strength. Explore life at Fortune Brands here

Job Description

The Director, Transformation Office Strategy and Operations is responsible for all aspects of strategy development and execution for Fortune Brands Innovations’ company-wide organizational transformation. This position will serve as a change management champion and a strategic thought leader, working closely with senior leaders and the Transformation Office team to ensure strategic initiatives are aligned to enable the execution of our transformation goals and strategy. The Director, Transformation Office will help drive speed and agility in decision making, remove barriers to progress, and accelerate stronger integration across business units and functions. 

Position location: Deerfield, IL – Hybrid

What you will be doing: 

• Work collaboratively with the Transformation Office team and company leaders to lead a range of strategic initiatives. Initiatives span a variety of areas, including organizational transformation strategy, capability/best practice sharing, and post-merger integration.
• Develop and manage to a transformation roadmap, ensuring achievement of short-term project milestones and long-term goals within specified timeline.
• Support complex project design and implementation, navigating the organizational matrix and aligning cross-functional teams.
• Provide guidance and support to the business teams on certain transformation initiatives and take the lead in others. Scope, plan, and structure the work, and gain alignment with the business unit leaders on timeline and implications.
• Understand unique business unit needs to identify best ways of implementing change across the organization.
• Prepare and present, for approval and funding, development initiative proposals to senior management.
• Provide oversight and direction of team within the Transformation Office including coaching, mentoring and developing staff and providing career development opportunities. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business or a related field is required. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in corporate strategy and/or experience in a top-tier management consulting environment, (e.g., Big 4 or similar professional services firms), with a mix of both preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex client engagements, deliver strategic insights, and work in fast-paced, high-performance teams.
• Experience leading large, cross-functional transformations required.
• Experience with post-acquisition integration and/or best practice sharing / capability building is preferred.

In addition to the above qualifications, we welcome candidates who bring the following experiences, skills, and abilities to the role:

• Proven experience in organizational effectiveness, including change and process management, and balance between strategic vision and hands-on project execution.
• Outstanding communication skills—both written and verbal—with a track record of influencing and presenting to stakeholders at all organizational levels, including senior leadership.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure, work independently and collaboratively, and adapt to shifting demands in dynamic environments.
• Demonstrated leadership capabilities with strong interpersonal skills and an established ability to lead teams effectively.
• Highly organized with a strong focus on planning, prioritization, and execution to deadlines.
• Intellectually curious and detail-oriented, with critical thinking skills and a proactive approach to learning and problem-solving.
• Expert-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word.

Additional Information

Fortune Brands believes in fair and equitable pay. A reasonable estimate of the base salary range for this role is Hiring Pay Range: $140,000 USD - $220,000 USD. Please note that actual salaries may vary within the range,