Sr. Manager, Transformation - #258468

SEKO Logistics


Date: 1 day ago
City: Schaumburg, IL
Contract type: Full time
Job Description

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES INCLUDE:

PMO Leadership & Governance

  • Establish and maintain the Transformation PMO framework, including governance forums, reporting cadence, milestone tracking, risk/issues management, and decision-rights.
  • Develop clear, concise dashboards and status reports for executive review, highlighting key risks, dependencies, and mitigation plans.
  • Drive consistency in project documentation (charters, plans, RACI, steering materials).

Strategic Initiative Delivery

  • Partner with business leaders and workstream leads to define scope, success metrics, and detailed roadmaps for strategic priorities (cost optimization, revenue growth, digital enablement, etc.).
  • Use data-driven analysis and problem-structuring techniques to pinpoint root causes, quantify opportunities, and recommend interventions.
  • Act as an embedded change-agent on high-visibility workstreams—facilitating workshops, leading deep dives, and managing cross-functional teams.

Analytics & Insights

  • Build financial and operational models to track benefits realization and support prioritization trade-offs.
  • Synthesize complex data into persuasive narratives and action-oriented recommendations for senior executives.
  • Champion continuous improvement by identifying process inefficiencies, codifying best practices, and rolling out standard tools/templates.

Stakeholder Engagement & Change Management

  • Cultivate strong relationships with C-suite sponsors, business-unit leaders, and functional partners to drive alignment and accountability.
  • Anticipate and address organizational resistance by designing targeted communications, training, and engagement plans.
  • Facilitate executive and steering-committee meetings, ensuring timely decision-making.
  • Participate in the development of a safe and healthy workplace. Comply with instructions given for their own safety and health and that of others, in adhering to safe work procedures. Co-operate with management in fulfilment of its legislative obligations.
  • Other duties as assigned by management.

Requirements

  • Analytical Rigor: Advanced Excel/PowerPoint skills; comfort with Power BI preferred.
  • Strategic Mindset: Expert in problem framing, hypothesis-driven analysis, and value-creation planning
  • Communication: Exceptional written and verbal storytelling; adept at presenting to senior executives
  • Project Management: PMP or equivalent certification a plus.
  • Influence & Collaboration: Strong interpersonal skills; able to build trust and drive alignment across diverse teams
  • Adaptability: Thrive in ambiguity; quick to learn new industries, systems, and ways of working
  • Proven track record in program management, strategy development, and data-driven problem solving
  • Demonstrated ability to lead end-to-end workstreams and deliver against aggressive timelines

Education & Experience

Minimum

  • Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field
  • 3+ years of experience in business transformation, management consulting or corporate strategy

Preferred

  • MBA or relevant master’s degree
  • Experience in or exposure to the supply chain industry
  • Experience in a top-tier consulting firm

SEKO Worldwide is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

How to apply

To apply for this job you need to authorize on our website. If you don't have an account yet, please register.

Post a resume

Similar jobs

Order Management Specialist, Team Lead

C.A. Carlin, Schaumburg, IL
$50,000 - $56,000 per year
1 day ago
Who We Are At C.A. Carlin, we take brands to new heights. We are one of the leading privately held sales agencies in the industry. Thanks to nimble growth and associations with our operating partners, C.A. Fortune and C.A. Ferolie, we have built brand value that is unlike any other in the CPG industry. What We Do Since our start...

Management & Sales Training Program (Chicago Metro - West)

Sherwin-Williams, Schaumburg, IL
$57,100 per year
2 days ago
Job Description The Sherwin-Williams Management & Sales Training Program is an accelerated, entry-level position designed to prepare you for a Store Management role in 18-24 months. With Sherwin-Williams’ promote-from-within philosophy, you will have the opportunity to progress into an Assistant Store Manager position upon successful completion of the initial 6-8-week training. This position’s typical schedule is 44 hours per week,...

Associate Accounting Analyst

Ally, Schaumburg, IL
3 weeks ago
Ally and Your Career Ally Financial only succeeds when its people do - and that’s more than some cliché people put on job postings. We live this stuff! We see our people as, well, people - with interests, families, friends, dreams, and causes that are all important to them. Our focus is on the health and safety of our teammates...