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Strategy & Transformation Operations Manager

Strategy & Transformation Operations Manager

Komatsu • Chicago, IL, United States
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Strategy & Transformation Operations Manager

Posting Start Date : 8 / 22 / 25

Job Location (Short) :

Chicago, Illinois, USA, 60631

Requisition ID : 32612

Onsite or Remote : Hybrid Position

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, forestry, forklift, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. With a diverse line of products supported by our advanced IoT technologies, regional distribution channels, and a global service network, we tap into the power of data and technology to enhance safety and productivity while optimizing performance. Komatsu supports a myriad of markets, including housing, infrastructure, water, pipeline, minerals, automobile, aerospace, electronics and medical, through its many brands and subsidiaries, includingTimberPro, Joy, P&H, Montabert, Modular Mining Systems, Hensley Industries, NTC, and Gigaphoton.

Job Overview

The Strategy and Transformation Operations Lead will be responsible for driving the organization's strategic initiatives as laid out in the Strategy Blueprint. This role involves maintaining the blueprint, facilitating its processes, and developing outcome-based and program-level health reports to monitor progress and highlight areas needing attention. The specialist will work closely with senior leadership to ensure strategic alignment to and execution against the organization's goals, fostering accountability and supporting the achievement of key priorities.

Key Job Responsibilities

Operational Excellence :

  • Facilitate the annual strategy refresh process by coordinating materials, scheduling meetings, engaging stakeholders, and managing communications.
  • Drive the standardization and consistency of strategic materials to enhance reusability and understanding.
  • Define clear objectives for each step of the strategic blueprint to maximize efficiency and clarity.
  • Seek opportunities for process improvement within the strategy blueprint to streamline activities and alleviate pain points.
  • Ensure strategic initiatives align with organizational goals by monitoring progress and adjusting strategies as necessary.

Strategic Planning Support :

  • Collaborate with the STMO Executive Lead to define and communicate long-term KNA strategic priorities, aligning with Division 5-year roadmaps.
  • Lead the annual KNA strategy refresh and mid-year review processes by coordinating with stakeholders and guiding program development.
  • Provide guidance to all parties throughout the strategy refresh, ensuring effective information sharing and stakeholder participation.
  • Organize and facilitate essential meetings and working sessions to drive strategic initiatives and report developments.
  • Collaborate with Marketing and Communications to distribute outputs of key planning steps to stakeholders.
  • Reporting and Analytics :

  • Construct and sustain outcome-based reports that monitor progress towards targets, ensuring transparency and flagging critical areas for review.
  • Develop and uphold program-level health reports, identifying performance trends and key risk areas.
  • Collaborate with Division and Function Leads, Program / Activity Owners, and other STMO stakeholders to disseminate accurate information.
  • Engage in continuous dialogue with stakeholders to refine reporting tools and dashboards.
  • Reinforcing the STMO Team :

  • Collaborate closely with the STMO team to clarify roles and responsibilities, ensuring effective contribution to strategy blueprint meetings.
  • Identify opportunities for enhancing efficiency within the team, focusing on streamlining processes.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement by leading initiatives to refine team workflows.
  • Serve as a liaison between the STMO team and other organizational units to ensure alignment and integration of efforts.
  • Continuous Improvement :

  • Guarantee the quality and uniformity of Reporting & Analytics by maintaining dashboards and resolving issues.
  • Collaborate with Program Owners to confirm the completeness and accuracy of data inputs.
  • Provide support in creating and maintaining standardized data views to highlight critical areas for leadership action.
  • Act as a steward of Reporting & Analytics best practices, continuously seeking ways to enhance report clarity and impact.
  • Qualifications / Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in business administration, management, data analytics or a related field; an MBA or equivalent advanced degree is preferred
  • Demonstrated experience in leading strategic planning processes, including the coordination of meetings, stakeholder engagement, and material preparation
  • Ability to standardize and improve strategic documents and presentations, ensuring they are effectively used across various teams and departments
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the capacity to set clear objectives and optimize information flow for strategic initiatives
  • A track record of identifying and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and address organizational challenges
  • Proficiency in developing and maintaining detailed reports to monitor progress towards goals, identify trends, and highlight areas of concern for leadership review
  • Collaborative approach to working with cross-functional teams to ensure relevant information is shared and acted upon throughout the organization
  • Experience in clarifying team roles and responsibilities, and ensuring alignment with strategic goals and activities
  • Skilled in managing data dashboards, resolving reporting issues, and integrating new features to support outcome tracking and program health
  • Knowledge of data management practices, including ensuring data integrity and accuracy for reporting purposes
  • Familiarity with a variety of reporting tools and techniques, including those not directly related to the primary strategy, such as inventory management and operational reports
  • Flexibility to handle ad-hoc projects and tasks that may fall outside the main strategic focus, including support for various business units and process improvements
  • Excellent communication skills, capable of conveying complex information clearly and effectively to diverse audiences
  • Strong organizational abilities, with the competence to juggle multiple priorities and adhere to deadlines
  • Proficiency with common business software, particularly in data analysis and presentation tools
  • Pay and Benefits

    At Komatsu, your base pay is one part of your total compensation package. This role pays between $99,000 and $124,000. The actual offer will consider a wide range of factors, including experience and location.

    Employees may be eligible for a bonus based on overall corporate and individual performance or at the discretion of Komatsu.

    Benefits : Comprehensive medical and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and reimbursement for certain educational expenses - including tuition. Komatsu benefits programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

    Learn more about Komatsu Benefits .

    Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

    Komatsu is an Equal Opportunity Workplace and an Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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