Head of Strategy and Transformation- Global Operations - San Jose, CA

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way. · The Team · Global Supply Chain and Operations is one of the strong pillars of strength and competitiveness for Logitech. It driv ...

Job description

Logitech is the Sweet Spot for people who want their actions to have a positive global impact while having the flexibility to do it in their own way.

The Team
Global Supply Chain and Operations is one of the strong pillars of strength and competitiveness for Logitech. It drives scale, profitability, resilience and superior customer experience.

Global Supply Chain and Operations is a global, collaborative, and agile team consisting of planning, sourcing, manufacturing, Logistics, customer supply chain, manufacturing and customer service functions. We are starting a transformation journey to make our operations stronger through better technology enablement, tailoring our supply chain to specific segments and improving our processes and operating model

The Role
The Head of Strategy and Transformation, will bring substantial expertise in manufacturing and supply chain operations, particularly within electronics or related sectors. This role will be focused on leading transformational supply chain initiatives in a manufacturing environment and expect to have hands-on experience in supply chain and manufacturing.

The Head of Strategy and Transformation will be a critical leader, reporting to the Global Head of Operations and responsible for defining the long-term strategic vision for the Global Operations organization, orchestrating the programs necessary to achieve that vision and enhance capabilities of the operations team .

This role sits at the intersection of strategy development, operational excellence, business process re-engineering, and large-scale change management. You will drive initiatives that enhance efficiency, reduce cost, improve customer experience, and prepare the operations team for future growth and market changes. Travel for this role is expected to be at 25%

Your Contribution
Strategy Development:

• Lead the development, refinement, and communication of the multi-year Global Operations Strategy, ensuring alignment with overall company goals and financial targets.
• Conduct deep analysis of current operational performance, market trends, competitive landscape, benchmarks and emerging technologies (e.g., AI, automation) to identify strategic opportunities and risks for Supply chain.
• Define key operational metrics (KPIs) and targets necessary to track strategic progress.
• Review and refine strategy on an ongoing basis.
• Interface with corporate strategy team to align operations strategy to business strategy.

Transformation and Program Management:

• Design, prioritize, and manage a portfolio of high-impact transformation initiatives (e.g., system implementations, process simplification, organizational alignment).
• Establish a robust governance framework to manage strategic projects, track progress, manage dependencies, and ensure benefits realization across the organization.
• Serve as a key thought leader and driver of Operational Excellence and continuous improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma) within Operations.
• Work hand in hand with functional leaders to ensure execution of the Global Supply Chain and Operations strategy.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Change Management:

• Act as a central liaison, collaborating closely with Operations leadership and key stakeholders in Finance, Technology, and Product to ensure Operations strategy is fully integrated and supported.
• Lead the organizational change management efforts associated with major transformations, ensuring stakeholder buy-in, clear communication, and successful adoption of new processes and tools.
• Build and mentor a high-performing team focused on strategic planning, business analysis, and program management.

Build Capabilities

• Lead the efforts to develop future talent in operations through upskilling current talent and developing strategies to attract new talent (in partnership with P&C).
• Develop cyber security capabilities for operations.

Support M&A for Operations

• Support corporate strategy team on M&A due diligence.
• Lead acquisition integrations for operations.

Your Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Operations Management, Engineering, or a related field. An MBA or advanced degree is highly preferred.

Experience:

• Minimum of 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in manufacturing supply chain operations (electronics sector preferred).
• Candidates must have led large-scale transformation programs specifically in manufacturing environments.
• Proven track record of defining and executing complex, high-value strategic initiatives within a large Operations function (e.g., Supply Chain, Customer Experience, Manufacturing, Logistics).
• Experience supporting acquisition integrations.
• Demonstrated experience leading and developing diverse, high-performing strategy and program management teams.

Your Skills And Competencies

• Exceptional strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities, capable of translating complex business challenges into clear, actionable plans.
• Strong financial acumen and experience with developing business cases, ROI analysis, and budget management for large transformation programs.
• Expertise in program and portfolio management methodologies.
• Outstanding communication and executive presence, with the ability to influence and align stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Deep knowledge of organizational change management principles and their practical application.
• Proficiency in process improvement methodologies (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma).

This position requires demonstrated leadership in manufacturing supply chain operations. Candidates without extensive manufacturing experience in electronics, supply chain, or factory operations will not be considered.

The base salary for this role is between $195,000 and $350,000 in San Jose, California. Salaries are tied to location and yours may affect this.

Across Logitech we empower collaboration and foster play. We help teams collaborate/learn from anywhere, without compromising on productivity or continuity so it should be no surprise that most of our jobs are open to work from home from most locations. Our hybrid work model allows some employees to work remotely while others work on-premises. Within this structure, you may have teams or departments split between working remotely and working in-house.

Logitech is an amazing place to work because it is full of authentic people who are inclusive by nature as well as by design. Being a global company, we value our diversity and celebrate all our differences. Don't meet every single requirement? Not a problem. If you feel you are the right candidate for the opportunity, we strongly recommend that you apply. We want to meet you

We offer comprehensive and competitive benefits packages and working environments that are designed to be flexible and help you to care for yourself and your loved ones, now and in the future. We believe that good health means more than getting medical care when you need it. Logitech supports a culture that encourages individuals to achieve good physical, financial, emotional, intellectual and social wellbeing so we all can create, achieve and enjoy more and support our families. We can't wait to tell you more about them being that there are too many to list here and they vary based on location.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, age, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or on the basis of disability.

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