Director, Strategic Projects - Oulu - Avantor

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The Opportunity:

Avantor is looking for a Director, Strategic Projects & Transformation, who will be responsible for driving transformational operations projects across the global manufacturing network.  This role provides actionable strategic insights & immediately impactful actions to multiple stakeholders and the development of project-specific analytical tools to identify and manage business improvement opportunities. The Director, Strategic Projects will lead and implement improvement projects of various sizes and directly manage the work of Project Managers and other subject matter experts.

This is a remote role with up to 25% travel.

What we're looking for

• Education: Bachelor's degree in a scientific field or equivalent/applicable experience; a graduate degree is a plus

• Experience: 8+ years of experience in managing complex, multi-functional projects.

• 5+ years of operations or business leadership experience

• Experience in related industry, specifically chemical manufacturing

• Experience working in a matrixed environment

• Ability to resolves problems in a structured manner, leveraging both analytical and facilitation skills to identify root causes and drive resolution.

• Ability to recognize need for change and employ appropriate strategies to facilitate change.

• Ability to be flexible in fast-changing environment and to work well under pressure.

• Self- motivated team player and able to handle multiple priorities simultaneously.

• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written with all levels of organization.

• Strong demonstration of collaboration across all functions and levels within organization

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of data.

• Demonstrated project management skills with a proven ability to push projects over the finish line with sound planning and persistent execution; will understand how to align resources, seek the input of key constituents, and manage others to achieve desired results.

• Business Acumen / Customer Focus – understands the market, industry trends, the complex ecosystem, and anticipates and uses customer insights that provide services beyond their expectations.

How you will thrive and create an impact

• Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation strategy to drive growth and operational excellence.

• Lead and manage cross-functional teams to deliver on key strategic initiatives.

• Assess current business processes and identify areas for improvement and optimization.

• Drive change management initiatives to ensure the successful implementation of transformational projects.

• Collaborate with stakeholders across departments to align business goals and objectives.

• Monitor and analyze market trends, competitor strategies, and industry best practices to guide decision-making.

• Develop and maintain relationships with external partners, consultants, and vendors to support transformation efforts.

• Provide executive-level guidance and support to senior leadership on business transformation matters.

• Prepare & present high executive-level presentations that concisely communicate the key insights, implications, and potential strategic responses.  Develop business cases, inclusive of financial justification for final approval. 

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Avantor is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Why Avantor?

Dare to go further in your career. Join our global team of 14,000+ associates whose passion for discovery and determination to overcome challenges relentlessly advances life-changing science.
 
The work we do changes people's lives for the better. It brings new patient treatments and therapies to market, giving a cancer survivor the chance to walk his daughter down the aisle. It enables medical devices that help a little boy hear his mom's voice for the first time. Outcomes such as these create unlimited opportunities for you to contribute your talents, learn new skills and grow your career at Avantor.
 
We are committed to helping you on this journey through our diverse, equitable and inclusive culture which includes learning experiences to support your career growth and success. At Avantor, dare to go further and see how the impact of your contributions set science in motion to create a better world. Apply today

Pay Transparency:

The expected pre-tax pay for this position is

Actual pay may differ depending on relevant factors such as prior experience and geographic location.

EEO Statement:

We are an Equal Employment/Affirmative Action employer and VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/province, or local law.

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By submitting candidates without having been formally assigned on and contracted for a specific job requisition by Avantor, or by failing to comply with the Avantor recruitment process, you forfeit any fee on the submitted candidates, regardless of your usual terms and conditions. Avantor works with a preferred supplier list and will take the initiative to engage with recruitment agencies based on its needs and will not be accepting any form of solicitation.

Avantor offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, wellness programs, health savings and flexible spending accounts, a 401(k) plan with company match, and an employee stock purchase program. Employees also receive 11 paid holidays, accrue 18 PTO days annually, are eligible for volunteer time off and 6 weeks of 100% paid parental leave (except in states that offer paid family leave). These benefits may not apply to employees covered by a collective bargaining agreement or those subject to other eligibility rules.