Director – Global Transformation Office

Position Overview

Novelis is one of the world leaders in aluminum recycling and rolling and a leading sustainable aluminum solutions provider. Driven by our purpose of shaping a sustainable world together, we work alongside our customers to provide innovative solutions to the aerospace, automotive, beverage packaging and specialty markets. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Novelis has approximately 13,000 employees in 32 operating facilities on 4 continents.

Responsibilities & Qualifications

Following the internal advancement of the previous Director to another role on our global team, the Strategy and Execution team in Atlanta, GA, is seeking a Director, Global Transformation Office. Novelis 3x30 is our company vision for 2030, focused on advancing our position as a highly circular, low-carbon, industry-leading organization. The Director, Global Transformation Office leads the execution and governance of this enterprise strategy, translating our long-term vision into measurable priorities, annual targets, and business results.

This highly visible role oversees strategic planning and target-setting, performance dashboards and reporting, global communications, Executive Committee updates, and integration of  Novelis 3x30 priorities across the business. The Director partners with leaders and cross-functional teams globally to drive progress, address barriers, and maintain accountability for strategic objectives. The role also leads global market intelligence reporting and special projects that support informed decision-making and advance Novelis’ long-term strategy.

Responsibilities

• Orchestrates the process of annual target-setting for Novelis 3x30 objectives and KPIs
• Coordinates global Novelis 3x30 communications and awards
• Integrates Novelis 3x30 with the broader business
• Drives decision and actions – supports Portfolio Leads to build the capabilities of Initiative/Project Owners to meet expectations
• Ensures flawless and timely preparation of all materials for ExCom briefing meetings, and other materials required for the Novelis 3x30 office
• Maintains single point of truth on what is in the pipeline and what potential roadblocks exist
• Maintains single point of truth on the organization well and is proactive in finding individuals that can assist in eliminating roadblocks
• Collaborate with Regional Finance and Sustainability Leads to ensure reconciliation of program impact and forecasted impact
• Provide program performance transparency
• Briefs senior leadership on transformation for management updates and internal communications
• Validate and ensure reporting on Accolade reflects Novelis 3x30 performance and highlight exceptions to management team
• Guarantee accuracy and data integrity of the Novelis 3x30 KPI dashboard providing clear feedback on company´s performance
• Present/support preparation of program updates during key stakeholder meetings
• Review and evaluate competitive threats in Novelis 3x30 strategy execution, including competitors, customers, and suppliers.
• Supporting with background research and analysis on various Novelis 3x30 projects and initiatives.

Minimum qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field
• 10+ years of progressive experience in commercial leadership roles within the Aluminum or related industries.
• Strong industry knowledge and network, with a track record of success in driving revenue growth and leading global commercial teams.
• Experience in change-management is crucial. Incumbent should be able to manage change effectively, ensuring maximum engagement and adoption among employees
• Exceptional strategic thinking, business acumen, and analytical skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and influencing abilities.
• Proven ability in strategic planning, developing and implementing strategic plans that align with the company's goals and objectives
• Global mindset and willingness to travel as needed.

• In 2027, employees based in Atlanta will be expected to work in the office Monday through Thursday, with Friday available to work remotely or from the office.

   

Preferred qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field

*Please note that we are unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for current or future sponsorship

What We Offer: 

Novelis' benefits say a lot about how we care for each other. Our employees and their families have many different needs. As a result, our benefits offer choices on many levels and are high in quality, driven by the marketplace, and affordable. In addition to core benefits, we provide these unique to the industry benefits: 

• Family Growth Programs: Paid parental Leave, Adoption Assistance, Fertility Treatment, Childcare Discount and Nursing Mom Support
• Employee Assistance Programs: free resources available 24/7 to you and your family in the areas of mental health, family life, and career and financial guidance
• Wellness Programs: incentives for wellness activities, wellness spending account, programs for building healthy habits, virtual physical therapy for joint, back, and pelvic health, health management programs and more.
• Diabetes Management Program
• Pet insurance
• Identity Theft Protection 
• PerkSpot Discount Program
• Tuition assistance and career development programs!  

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Location Profile

Novelis’ Global Corporate and North America Headquarters is located in the Buckhead neighborhood of Atlanta GA employing around 700 people. Supporting it’s 31 operations worldwide Novelis’ corporate office is home to the executive leadership team and global functions that support the automotive beverage can and high-end specialties value streams. The City of Atlanta provides a diverse and family-friendly place to live with countless museums cultural organizations and educational institutions including the Georgia Aquarium Woodruff Arts Center CNN Center Georgia Tech and Mercedes-Benz Stadium. In the Atlanta area Novelis has strong community partnerships with Atlanta Habitat for Humanity GeorgiaFIRST and Agape Youth and Family Center in addition to many local museums and community groups.

Novelis recognizes its talented and diverse workforce as a key competitive advantage. Novelis provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.All terms and conditions of employment at Novelis including recruiting hiring placement promotion termination layoffs recalls transfers leaves of absence compensation and training are without regard to race color religion age sex national origin disability status genetics protected veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression or any other characteristic protected by federal provincial or local laws.

Disclaimer

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