Job Description
Our Transformation Managers serves as a key leaders in the strategy, deployment, governance, and growth of process optimization and end-to-end visibility.
In this role you will get to:
Shape and influence company-wide transformation strategies by implementing and enhancing enterprise systems and software solutions
Lead teams in the execution of complex process transformation initiatives to achieve end-to-end optimization, operational efficiency, and cost savings
Oversee and manage the transformation project lifecycle through Discover, Design, Build, Test, Implement, and Value Realization stages
Collaborate with business partners to understand and interpret requirements, align them into actionable roadmaps, and enable specific outcomes with accountability to deliver
Lead the identification and development of data enabled insights that support strategic decisions and enable business value
Establish a data-driven culture through leadership of advanced analytics solutions while leveraging AI to enable business value
Ensure comprehensive adoption of transformation solutions by business functions
Deliver meaningful and measurable value, impact and results for the company
Provide training and guidance to staff that leverage process transformation methodology and tools
Work collaboratively with Finance, IT, and functional operations teams to integrate transformation initiatives and lead change management efforts
Collaborate with end-to-end Global Process Owners on establishing KPIs to measure process health, drive transparency across the end-to-end process, connect Global end-to-ends to improve agility & efficiency
Collaborate and integrate with a variety of partners representing business functions across GM and outside GM
Act as a change agent, using influence, education and persuasion to build relationships and gain support for difficult changes
Process Transformation
Lead the review and development of end-to-end process documentation on current processes with a view towards continual improvement
Perform business process re-engineering, requirements definition, process analysis and design, workflow analysis, and developing as-is and to-be business processes
Assist in the identification and development of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) to objectively and continually assess process performance and determine process health
Provide a strategic point of view on where to focus efforts and resources on standardization and process improvement to drive optimal value
Support occasional process benchmarking activities with internal and/or external partners
Continuous Improvement
Identify, define, and prioritize, in coordination with process stakeholders, standardization and process improvement opportunities across the end-to-end process
Support process optimization by performing strategic evaluation of existing framework methodology and suggesting improvements
Research and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies (such as robotic process automation) to drive efficiencies and business value
Project Management
Establish, own, proactively manage relationships with all levels of cross-functional stakeholders
Lead discussions to ensure information flow, transparency, collaboration and effective execution of process solutions aligned to business needs
Consistently deliver quality solutions, monitor progress, manage risk and communicate project progress and outcomes to all levels within the organization
Lead the transition of ongoing use, sustainment and governance in partnership with business stakeholders. Provide coaching as needed
Key Elements and Focus Areas:
Service Innovation – demonstrated experience in service environment (tools and methodologies such as LEAN, OPEX, etc.)
Ingenuity – Creativity and desire to innovate with minimal formal guidance
Collaboration – Effectively collaborate across the organization including global business units and teams
Executive Presence – Ability to tailor communication to audience with aptitude to command a room as a leader
Qualifications, Skills & Knowledge:
Minimum 10+ years of professional experience in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
A Bachelor’s in Finance, Accounting, Business or a related field
CPA, MBA, or equivalent preferred
Demonstrated experience as a people leader
Strong client service skills, ability to listen and action the voice of the customer
Vision strategic point of view rethinking existing processes and designing a future state aligned with a newly envisioned operating model
Experience with project and/or program management
Demonstrated ability to work cross functionally in a collaborative, inclusive manner
Ability to leverage organization influence and exercise leadership through others
Effective executive communication skills
Experience leveraging Operational Excellence, Lean, or other structured methodologies to solve complex problems
Maintain effectiveness in continually evolving environment
Willingness to learn and take on new challenges
Senior Finance Analyst within Product Development work cross functionally with Engineering, Planning, SSM, and Manufacturing while having exposure to future vehicle programs. Individuals are responsible for Capital, Engineering, business case development, or portfolio optimization quantifying impacts to short- and long-term plan profitability. Projects frequently have high exposure to Finance and Product Development Executives.
Successful team members in this role are highly motivated, results driven individuals that pose strong analytic and technical skills. They execute strategic initiatives that drive higher corporate profitability and partner with global cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Utilize pertinent financial data from multiple sources and perspectives to recommend decisions
Benchmark financial assumptions across portfolio and against competition
Develop and utilize financial modeling techniques to evaluate business opportunities using sensitivity and scenarios to quantify risks and opportunities
Identify new value-added analysis to improve decision making
Build relationships and collaborate with other functions and business units for optimal enterprise decisions, anticipate downstream impacts of new strategies
Relate assignments to business objectives and results, integrate with business purpose
Proactively work to resolve issues and move project tasks forward
Develop and present insights and well thought out recommendations to senior leaders
Desired Skills
Analytical, ability to develop creative solutions to complex problems
Ability to analyze and synthesize complex issues to provide insight and metrics to drive the right business decisions
Strong verbal and written communication skills, communicate key issues for action/decision
Ability to deal with ambiguity and shift gears comfortably, capable of reaching a reasonable conclusion/estimate from analysis without all the facts
Ability to collaborate cross-functionally
Ability to coordinate and manage multiple priorities and projects
Strong organizational skills and works independently with minimal guidance / supervision
Willingness to listen to various opinions / issues
Qualifications
A bachelor's or master’s degree in business, finance, accounting, or economics
3+ years of finance experience as an analyst in manufacturing, product development, consulting, or corporate finance
Advanced Excel skills and strong modeling and financial valuation skills
Strong analytical skills / fundamental knowledge of corporate finance
High business acumen and strategic thinking
Location: Hybrid. This role is categorized as hybrid. This means the successful candidate is expected to report to the Cole Engineering Tech Center - Global HQ Warren Mi three times per week, at minimum [or other frequency dictated by the business]
Relocation: This role may be eligible for relocation benefits
GM DOES NOT PROVIDE IMMIGRATION-RELATED SPONSORSHIP FOR THIS ROLE. DO NOT APPLY FOR THIS ROLE IF YOU WILL NEED GM IMMIGRATION SPONSORSHIP NOW OR IN THE FUTURE. THIS INCLUDES DIRECT COMPANY SPONSORSHIP, ENTRY OF GM AS THE IMMIGRATION EMPLOYER OF RECORD ON A GOVERNMENT FORM, AND ANY WORK AUTHORIZATION REQUIRING A WRITTEN SUBMISSION OR OTHER IMMIGRATION SUPPORT FROM THE COMPANY (e.g., H-1B, OPT, STEM OPT, CPT, TN, J-1, etc.)
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