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Komatsu · 14 hours ago

Strategy & Transformation Operations Manager

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$99K/yr - $124K/yr

Komatsu is an indispensable partner to the construction, mining, and industrial machinery markets, maximizing value for customers through innovative solutions. The Strategy and Transformation Operations Manager will drive the organization's strategic initiatives, maintaining the strategy blueprint and developing reports to monitor progress and ensure alignment with organizational goals.

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Responsibilities

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

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

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

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

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

Qualification

Strategic planningData analyticsReporting toolsProcess improvementStakeholder engagementData managementBusiness software proficiencyCommunication skillsOrganizational abilitiesCollaboration

Required

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