Business Transformation Leader

at Progress Rail Services Corp. in La Grange, Illinois, United States

Job Description

9801BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

Develop business cases and organize processes for change projects as identified by the locomotive division leadership team in all operation areas including operations, SIOP, supply chain, inquiry, commercial, delegation of authority, services, engineering, and quality.

Req ID:

9801BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

- College degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience;

- Six Sigma Certified preferred.

Job Title:

Business Transformation Leader

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

Minimum duties and responsibilities

- Develop detailed plans for implementing new systems or processes based on the needs identified in the business cases;

- Lead the discovery, review, and alignment of initiatives to strategic objectives through the prioritization process;

- Track all project implementation timelines, help identify owners (if lacking), resource allocation, and measure impact to the business;

- Monitor the progress of each project throughout its life cycle to ensure that deadlines are met and objectives are achieved;

- Document all improvements implemented, and develop communication & training plans across the division;

- Expand transformation from domestic sites to international sites & regions, balanced with regional specific requirements and needs;

- Provide subject matter expertise: drive adoption and standardization of industry best in class processes, metrics and overall solutions;

- Own and drive the change management framework;

- Provide updates to senior business leadership regarding project status and the application and implementation of new or revised procedures, processes, and/or initiatives;

- Collaborate with Executives and Senior Management to develop solutions for improving organizational and strategic alignment and performance;

- Form collaborative teams and relationships required for innovation to set strategy and initiatives of business process, digital, technology and organizational transformation to drive organizational value optimization, efficiency, effectiveness and cost reduction in finance, supply chain, travel and employee expense, data and analytics, and other support and operational functions.

Qualifications and Experience:

- Strong knowledge of Progress Rail products and services, and internal processes;

- Excellent oral and written communication and presentation skills;

- Proven interpersonal, communication and presentation skills;

- Ability to interact effectively with all levels of the organization;

- Ability to travel as required.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

- Strength – Position typically involves extended travel and office type environment. Employees will be exposed to the industrial environment on a regular basis but will not be performing work in that environment. Frequently standing, sitting, and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);

- Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with on office environment. Occasional reaching, handling, pulling, stooping, carrying, kneeling, crouching;

- Vision/Hearing Requirements – Constant verbal communications, including both talking and hearing in both an office and industrial environment;

- Work Environment – This is typically an office position with occasion to frequent time spent with customers, vendors, and others in an industrial setting;

- Emotional Demands – Very prominent level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant people skills while sustaining exceedingly ambitious standards in a high-performance work team;

- Safety – Position is not safety sensitive. Position will require the use of Personal Protective Equipment when in any industrial environment, from hearing, eye, and foot protection. PPE is dependent on Progress Rail Location and customer requirements. Position may occasionally involve work in a non-temperature-controlled environment with occupational exposure to machinery, cutting and welding processes, and material handling equipment and cranes.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

+ Competitive Salary

+ 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

+ Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

+ Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Paid Vacation

+ Paid Holidays

+ Paid Time-Off (PTO)

+ Employee Assistance Plan

+ Education Assistance Program

+ Employee Recognition Programs

+ Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

+ Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

+ Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Administrative / Support / Communications

State::

Illinois