Director of Transformation

REPORTS TO:  President

SUPERVISES:  N/A

DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES: The Director Transformation is an executive leadership role reporting directly to the President.  This visionary leader will be responsible for driving and overseeing the organization's strategic transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering a culture of innovation and learning. The Director Transformation will act as a catalyst for change, facilitating cross-functional teams to deliver significant, measurable results across the organization. This role requires an experienced individual with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale transformations in a complex environment.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop and champion the transformation vision: Embrace and refine the strategic roadmap for organizational transformation, outlining clear objectives, and timelines. Communicate this vision effectively throughout the organization to gain buy-in and alignment.
• Lead the execution of transformation initiatives: Partner with SLT leaders including, but not limited to, Production Control, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations in the planning, implementation, and execution of key transformation projects, ensuring they are delivered on time, within budget, and meet the desired outcomes. This may include process optimization, technology implementation, cultural change, and organizational restructuring.
• Drive innovation and learning: Augment the Continuous Improvement Organization in developing a culture of innovation and learning by identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and technology adoption. Encourage experimentation and learning from both successes and failures.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams: Motivate cross-functional teams across Austal USA at large, providing guidance and support.  Collaborate with the Organizational Development and Learning team in regards to identifying development opportunities. Ensure effective collaboration and communication across departments.
• Manage stakeholder engagement: Effectively communicate with and manage expectations of key stakeholders, including the executive team, board of directors, employees, customers, and partners.
• Monitor and report on progress: Track the progress of transformation initiatives, regularly reporting on key metrics and providing updates to the executive team and other stakeholders. Identify and address any roadblocks or challenges.
• Develop and manage the transformation budget: Oversee the budget allocated for transformation initiatives, ensuring resources are allocated effectively and efficiently.
• Foster a culture of change: Champion a culture that embraces change, encourages experimentation, and empowers employees to take ownership of transformation initiatives.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field; MBA or other advanced degree preferred.
• Certified in LEAN or Six Sigma required.
• 10+ years of experience in leadership roles, with a proven track record of successfully leading large-scale organizational transformations.
• Deep understanding of change management methodologies and best practices.
• Strong strategic thinking and planning skills.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate transformation initiatives across cross-functional teams.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within the shipbuilding or defense industry preferred.
• Ability to influence and persuade at all levels of the organization.
• Passion for driving change and achieving results.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

• The ability to obtain and maintain a DoD clearance may be required if deemed necessary in the scope of your position responsibilities.

• Candidates must meet the following employment eligibility guidelines to be considered for employment with Austal USA:

• 18 years of age or older at time of application
• Able to provide proof of US Person Status
• No felony convictions of Theft/Deception or Violent crimes within seven years from disposition date
• No felony convictions of Drug crimes within three years from disposition date
• Willing to submit to a drug screen
• Willing to submit to a background check

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to humid conditions, bright flashing lights, moving mechanical parts, high precarious places, outside weather conditions, and extreme heat.  The employee is occasionally exposed to fumes and/or airborne particles at or below the PEL, toxic or caustic chemicals, and heat and cold.  The noise level in the work environment is usually very loud, + 90 dB.

SAFETY

Must comply with company, federal, state, and local safety and environmental rules and regulations while performing daily job tasks. 

Equal Employment Commitment

Any qualified individual with a disability who is having difficulty in completing an application because of incompatible technology or other disability-related application issues may contact us at the following phone number for assistance: 251-445-1932.

Austal’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies at all levels of employment, in all job titles, including the executive level, and to all employment actions, including but not limited to decisions concerning recruitment, hiring, training, and promotion.