Manager, Business Process Transformation - Remote

 

Auto req ID: 27949  
Title: Manager, Business Process Transformation - Remote  
Job Function: Manufacturing  
Location: Remote 
Company: Harley-Davidson Motor Company  
Full or Part-Time: Full Time  
 

 At Harley-Davidson, we are building more than machines. It’s our passion and commitment to continue the evolution of this storied brand, and heighten the desirability of the Harley-Davidson experience. To keep building our legend and leading our industry through innovation, evolution, and emotion we need the best and brightest talent. We stand for the timeless pursuit of adventure. Freedom for the soul. Are you ready to join us?

 

We maximize employee flexibility and well-being through a virtual mindset that supports our highly distributed, global workforce. We take an outcome-focused, people-centered approach to winning, including welcoming the best talent - wherever they may be.

 

This remote role is not tightly linked to a physical location and provides flexibility in where, when and how you accomplish your work. Remote employees are expected to have a dedicated, quiet and distraction-free work space and an internet connection that’s sufficient for completing their job remotely.

Job Summary

The Manager of Business Process Transformation is a leadership position responsible for driving value and process transformation across Harley-Davidson Operations.  This role will identify transformational opportunities to drive value by leveraging industry best practices.  In addition, this role will provide visibility, organization and a clear help chain by standing up and maturing the Transformation Management Office (TMO).  The Business Process Transformation Manager will also own specific initiatives to drive and deliver across Operations. 

Job Responsibilities

• Identifies opportunities to drive significant value for H-D leveraging benchmarks, best practices, external resources, and standard process/capability models.
• Develop appropriate PMO tools and processes to ensure visibility of key initiatives throughout H-D Operations.
• Drives standardized program management approaches across functions within H-D Operations.
• Executes key transformation initiatives as identified through the TMO.
• Stays current in knowledge related to industry best practices within Manufacturing, Supply Management, Operations Planning, Quality, and Logistics.
• Acts as a change agent and liaison across functions within H-D Operations. 
• Oversees development of strategic frameworks and business cases for value growth or operating enhancements, working with cross-functional teams to outline the opportunity, rationale, and execution plans.  
• Establishes strong partnerships with stakeholders in Operations, Commercial, Finance, and Digital to ensure alignment and to maximize all initiatives and opportunities.
• Identifies process automation opportunities across the organization to drive quality, improve cycle times, reduce expenses, and improve business outcomes through process design improvements and technology enablement.
• Partners with Digital and business stakeholders to implement new technology and update/enhance existing systems focusing on H-D Operations. 

 

Education Requirements

Bachelor's Degree Required

Experience Requirements

Required

• 8+ years of related experience, preferably related to business innovation/transformation, process improvement, strategy development, leadership, or project management
• Hands-on experience in leading a team of individual contributors with varying responsibilities
• Proven track record of successful initiative/program execution
• Experience designing and developing creative solutions to diverse business problems; experience problem-solving a variety of issues
• Display an intense focus on achieving both short- and long-term goals. Having the ability to drive and execute an agenda in an uncertain and fluid environment

Preferred

• 3+ years leadership experience preferred
• 5+ years of People and/or Process Management experience
• Project Management Professional (PMP), Green Belt or Agile/Scrum Master Certification
• Certified Change management Professional (CCMP) or equivalent
• Operational risk, system programming, and artificial intelligence experience is a plus

Harley-Davidson is an equal opportunity employer that continues to build a culture of inclusion, belonging and equity through our commitment to attracting and retaining diverse talent from all backgrounds, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, gender identity, age, disability, veteran status or any oth