Senior Director, Strategy & VCP

dsm-firmenich · Shanghai

Job Title: Senior Director, Strategy & VCP

Accountabilities

Lead the enterprise-wide transformation agenda, translating strategic objectives into actionable programs that deliver measurable business outcomes across functions and regions.
Oversee design, planning, and execution of major transformation initiatives — including organizational, digital, and operational change — ensuring alignment with corporate strategy.
Drive governance and performance tracking, establishing KPIs, reporting frameworks, and steering mechanisms to monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure delivery on time and budget.
Partner with senior executives and business leaders to identify opportunities for efficiency, innovation, and growth, fostering alignment and ownership at all organizational levels.
Champion a culture of continuous improvement and change readiness, equipping leaders and teams to adopt new ways of working and embed transformation outcomes sustainably.
Manage cross-functional transformation teams, balancing global consistency with local flexibility to achieve impact in diverse markets and business units.
Engage with external partners and stakeholders (consultants, technology vendors, strategic alliances) to bring best practices and ensure successful execution of transformation initiatives.

Experience

12–18 years of professional experience, with at least 8 years in leadership roles driving large-scale transformation, strategy execution, or business improvement in complex, global organizations.
Proven success leading enterprise-wide or multi-country transformation programs — spanning organizational design, digital enablement, process optimization, or culture change.
Strong strategic and operational mindset, able to translate business vision into practical roadmaps and measurable results.
Demonstrated experience in managing executive stakeholders, steering committees, and governance structures at C-suite level.
Excellent influencing and communication skills, capable of building trust, alignment, and commitment across diverse teams and geographies.
Financial and business acumen, with the ability to link transformation initiatives to P&L impact, ROI, and strategic outcomes.
International exposure, ideally including experience leading or supporting transformation initiatives across multiple regions or business lines.
Relevant academic background, such as a Master’s in Business Administration, Strategy, or Organizational Development; executive education a plus