Transformation Leader-EMEA

This Transformation Leader-EMEA opportunity offers the chance to lead large-scale transformation initiatives within a leading FMCG & Manufacturing business. Based in Surrey, you will drive operational excellence, digital transformation and measurable business improvement across the EMEA region.

Client Details

Our client is a leading international FMCG & Manufacturing organisation committed to innovation, operational excellence and continuous improvement. Operating across the EMEA region, the business is investing in process transformation, digitalisation and AI-enabled solutions to enhance performance, improve efficiency and create sustainable value. As part of this journey, they are seeking a Transformation Leader- EMEA to lead strategic transformation initiatives across the organisation. Based in Surrey, the business offers a collaborative environment, engaged stakeholders, significant transformation investment and the opportunity to influence critical business outcomes.

Description

• Lead end-to-end transformation programmes from design through implementation, adoption and value realisation.
• Drive measurable improvements through operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Partner with senior stakeholders to align priorities and accelerate delivery across the business.
• Lead process redesign, simplification and standardisation across key functions.
• Identify opportunities to leverage digital technologies, automation and AI to enhance performance.
• Establish governance frameworks, KPIs and performance management routines that sustain business outcomes.
• Lead, coach and develop a team of transformation professionals while building organisational capability.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration to deliver strategic change within a fast-paced FMCG & Manufacturing environment.

Profile

• Proven experience leading business, operational or process transformation programmes within complex organisations.
• Strong track record of delivering large-scale change initiatives with measurable business impact.
• Expertise in Lean, Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Leadership experience, including coaching, developing and managing teams.
• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills, with the ability to engage senior leaders.
• Experience within FMCG, manufacturing, supply chain, operations or similar environments.
• A collaborative and proactive approach, with the ability to build strong relationships across functions and geographies.

Job Offer

* £100,000 - £120,000 base salary plus bonus.

* Opportunity to lead high-profile transformation programmes across EMEA.

* Hybrid working arrangement based in Surrey.

* Leadership responsibility with direct team management and development.

* Exposure to senior executives, AI initiatives and business-critical transformation projects.

Desired Skills and Experience Digital Transformation, Business Transformation, Change Management,

Programme Management, Transformation Director, Portfolio Management,

Operating Model Design, Strategy Execution, Digital Strategy, Technology Transformation,

Process Optimisation, Stakeholder Management, Global Transformation,

Continuous Improvement, FMCG, Manufacturing, Transformation Leadership