Albemarle

Director, Transformation Office

Albemarle • $130K — $180K *
Charlotte, NC 28269In-Person
Business Services
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Operations, or related field
  • 6-10 years of experience in management consulting, transformation, or strategic program leadership
  • Experience in supporting enterprise transformations or cross-functional change initiatives
  • Strong executive communication and presentation skills
  • Ability to challenge assumptions and influence senior leaders without direct authority
  • Proven program management capabilities, including tracking KPIs and value realization

Responsibilities

  • Drive transformation performance across the portfolio
  • Serve as a thought partner to senior leaders, challenging and refining plans
  • Identify underperformance early and ensure accountability for corrective actions
  • Coordinate multiple workstreams to maintain alignment and delivery discipline
  • Support executive governance processes with actionable insights
  • Develop executive-level materials for senior leadership
  • Translate performance data into clear narratives for effective decision-making
  • Track KPIs and escalate risks or bottlenecks proactively

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Diverse resources supporting professional and personal growth
Full Job Description
Job Description

Albemarle is hiring for a Director, Transformation Office. This position is hybrid and located in Charlotte, NC.

As Director, Transformation Office, you will support the Chief Transformation Officer and the enterprise transformation office by driving rigorous program management, executive synthesis, cross-functional coordination, and value capture. This role serves as a trusted and challenging thought partner to pillar sponsors, workstream leaders, and initiative owners-elevating decision quality, strengthening plans, and helping ensure delivery of enterprise value across the transformation portfolio. This role is defined by three core responsibilities:

  • Driving transformation performance and value realization across the portfolio,


  • Serving as a trusted challenger and thought partner to senior leaders, and


  • Translating complex performance data into clear executive insights and decisions.


What you will do

  • Serve as a constructive challenger to pillar sponsors, workstream leaders, and initiative owners-stress-testing assumptions and elevating plans to be more ambitious, executable, and aligned to enterprise value


  • Operate as a senior extension of the Chief Transformation Officer, reinforcing expectations, driving alignment, and selectively intervening to sustain performance momentum across the transformation


  • Drive performance rigor across initiatives by identifying underperformance early, challenging root causes, and ensuring clear actions are clearly defined and owned


  • Coordinate across multiple transformation workstreams and functional teams to maintain alignment, sequencing, and delivery discipline


  • Support executive governance processes, leadership reviews, and decision-making forums with clear recommendations and actionable insights


  • Develop concise executive-level materials, strategic synthesis, and performance updates for senior leadership


  • Translate complex transformation performance into clear, concise executive narratives that drive decision-making and alignment


  • Track KPIs, milestones, risks, dependencies, and value capture - ensuring outcomes are credible, measurable and realized (not just reported)


  • Escalate risks, gaps, bottlenecks, and underperformance proactively to enable timely intervention and decision-making


  • Identify and help resolve cross-functional barriers that could slow delivery or reduce impact


  • Support prioritization and evolution of the transformation portfolio through data-driven insights, scenario analysis, and clear trade-off recommendations to leadership


  • Transformation initiatives are delivered against plan with clear visibility to value, risks, and mitigation actions


  • Underperformance is surfaced early, with clear root cause and corrective actions in place


  • Pillar sponsors and initiative owners operate with higher rigor, accountability, and consistency


  • Executive leadership has clear, concise views of performance and key decisions required


  • Cross-functional bottlenecks are proactively identified and resolved before impacting delivery


  • The transformation office is viewed as a critical driver of performance-not just reporting


What you bring

Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, Operations, or a related field


  • Approximately 6-10 years of experience in management consulting, transformation, PMO, strategic program leadership, operating model redesign, or enterprise performance improvement roles


  • Demonstrated experience supporting enterprise transformations, cost and productivity programs, operating model redesign, or large-scale cross-functional change initiatives


  • Strong executive communication and presentation capabilities, including the ability to synthesize complex information into concise leadership materials and recommendations


  • Proven ability to challenge assumptions constructively, influence senior leaders, and drive accountability without direct line ownership


  • Strong program management discipline with experience tracking KPIs, milestones, risks, dependencies, and value realization across a portfolio of initiatives


It'd be great if you also have:

  • MBA or other advanced degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Economics, or a related field


  • Experience in a top-tier strategy consulting or transformation advisory environment strongly preferred


  • Approximately 2+ years of post-MBA consulting experience in transformation, performance improvement, or strategic execution


  • Experience in industrials, chemicals, mining, manufacturing, energy, or energy-transition sectors


  • Experience working with executive governance processes, transformation offices, enterprise PMOs, or value capture offices


  • Track record of operating effectively in high-visibility roles that require sound judgment, executive presence, and the ability to create clarity in ambiguous environments


Benefits of joining Albemarle

  • Competitive compensation


  • Comprehensive benefits package


  • A diverse array of resources to support you professionally and personally.

About Albemarle

Albemarle Careers

Join Albemarle, a leader in the specialty chemicals industry, and be part of a company that is renowned for its innovation, leadership, and commitment to sustainability. At Albemarle, we offer more than just job opportunities; we provide a platform for professional growth and personal development.

Work You’ll Do

At Albemarle, you will engage in work that pushes the boundaries of science and technology, driving growth and innovation in every project you touch. Our team members are at the forefront of developing solutions that power the potential of our clients across the globe.

Explore Career Paths

Whether you're seeking an internship, a graduate opportunity, or a seasoned professional position, Albemarle has a variety of roles to fit your skills and ambitions. We are hiring in multiple disciplines including research, operations, sales, and management.

Innovate with Us

Join a team of over 5,000 dedicated professionals who work at the intersection of chemistry, technology, and sustainability. Our collaborative culture fosters diversity and inclusion, ensuring a wide range of perspectives lead to better solutions.

Professional Growth and Development

Albemarle is committed to the professional development of its employees. With comprehensive training programs, leadership workshops, and continuous learning opportunities, we ensure that your career development is ongoing. Our leadership is deeply invested in the innovation and growth of our team members.

Benefits and Culture

Our employees enjoy competitive benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off. More than that, our company culture is built on a foundation of respect, integrity, and accountability. At Albemarle, you’ll find a supportive network and a team-oriented environment where every member’s contribution is valued.

Networking and Career Advancement

We encourage our employees to grow their networks within and beyond the company. Albemarle’s strong industry connections and its emphasis on networking help pave the way for significant career advancement and cross-functional opportunities.

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Learn more about Albemarle
Size
6,000 employees
Market Cap
$24.9 billion
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
Net Income
$375.7 million
Founded
1994
5 Year Trend
+4.4%
Revenue
$3.1 billion
NASDAQ
ALB
* Ladders Estimates

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