Business Transformation Manager, Americas

Who We Are

Asmodee is an entertainment leader specialized in boardgames. We’re a global team committed to bringing people together through great games and amazing stories. We strive to be an employer of choice by creating endless opportunities, promoting a supportive and inclusive culture, and rewarding success.

We believe in passion. We stimulate creativity. We emphasize team play. We exhibit caring. We demonstrate integrity. We are boldly daring. By joining our team, you will be empowered to engage in meaningful, innovative and unforgettable work and to give back to our communities!

Summary

The Business Transformation Manager will be responsible for building and driving the transformation roadmap for Asmodee Distribution Units in the US, Canada and South America. As part of the global Route to Market (RTM) team, The Business Transformation Manager will lead key projects from scoping to delivery, in collaboration with local and regional leaders, to bring the RTM business to the next level in terms of organizational, process and systems excellence. They will be responsible for the timely implementation and delivery of assigned projects, including project planning, coordination with internal/external stakeholders, project reporting, and handover to the business at project completion.

What You’ll Do

• Work as a true business partner to local business entities.
• Work with key stakeholders to build and define priorities, coordinate activities, and obtain relevant information for business management.
• Identify structural, operational, and strategic projects to drive local business improvement objectives.
• Work with business units to understand local strengths and constraints towards alignment with global transformation strategy.

Project and Stakeholder Management

• Develop project strategies and plans, including stakeholder assessment, communications, leadership alignment, and organizational transition.
• Proactively capture and address obstacles to drive momentum and progress. Identify communication gaps, manage issue escalations, and provide support to teams balancing competing priorities.
• Work with local and global management, transformation teams, and all departments to define priorities and coordinate activities and projects (including methodology, organization, governance, and reporting).
• Provide visibility, follow-up, and roadmap of regional transformation projects.
• Leverage resources across local and global teams to drive key transformational projects while minimizing business disruption and risks.

Change Management

• Understand the current state and identify impacts to people, processes, and technology as result of change; Plan actions and mitigation strategies to support the changes.
• Encourage the adoption of changes within organizational culture and directly support teams throughout implementation.

Organization & Process

• Challenge existing organization and processes by performing as-is assessments, capture to-be goals, and build recommendations and action plans.
• Provide thought leadership, knowledge and understanding of processes.
• Support local management with their process design and implementation.

What Makes You Successful

• Bachelor’s degree in a Business, or another technical discipline; Master level degree or other specialty certifications desired but not required,
• 7 to 10 years of experience in management consultancy or operational positions; international exposure is a plus,
• Previous experience in project management, including cross-functional teams,
• Previous exposure to transformation projects, change management and IT.
• Proven organizational agility skills and the ability to establish credibility quickly and build confidence with key stakeholders, internal partners, and group teams,
• Experienced in business improvement and/or performance improvement,
• Demonstrates the flexibility to move between big picture and details: combination of the capability to think and act strategically while also being hands-on with a strong roll up the sleeves mentality.
• Utilizes diplomatic and effective written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work in demanding and dynamic environments, with tight deadlines.
• Proven ability to collaborate, lead, facilitate, and communicate with individuals across a broad range of education, experience, and functional spectrums.
• Strong appetite to learn and apply new concepts.
• Advanced command of PowerPoint, Visio, and Excel.

What You’ll Be a Part Of

At Asmodee, we believe that great games and amazing stories have the power to bring people together. Strong communities are formed around the game table through the entertainment of game play. Shared play sparks discussions, fosters imagination and creates memories. As a leader of our industry, we have the responsibility to help these communities thrive. Asmodee exists to bring people together in a sustainable and positive way for individuals, communities and our planet.

What To Expect From Us

• 22 Days of PTO Annually
• 9 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• Competitive 401K Match
• Paid Parental Leave
• 2 Paid Volunteer Days Off
• Flexible & Hybrid Schedules
• Extensive Game Discounts
• $250 Annually in Game Bucks
• Career Growth & Development
• Mental Health Programs
• Virtual Healthcare Options
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Program

Our Commitment

Asmodee’s purpose is Bringing People Together. To us that means all kinds of people, no matter their perceived differences.

We strive to create a workplace where everyone feels empowered to show up as their full and authentic selves. We seek to support our diverse community of players by creating representative gaming experiences that celebrate a variety of backgrounds, skills, and views. Diversity and Inclusion fuels our creativity and promotes internal and external equity which allows us to continue in our efforts to bring people together around the game table. Games are for everyone.

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