Director, Value Stream Transformation

Vontier Corporation; Juneau (AK); On-site; USD 164,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Vontier is seeking a Senior Transformation Leader to own governance and execution quality across its portfolio of chartered value-stream transformations. You will translate enterprise priorities into KPI-backed charters, assign and coach VBSL capacity, and establish baselines and finance validation while removing cross-functional barriers.

Working through sponsors and local process owners, you will drive weekly reviews, mentor VBSLs, and ensure transformation methods fit the problem.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of progressive experience in business, operational, or functional field with strong lean transformation.
• Proven track record in enterprise transformation and business turnaround using lean methodologies.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Define transformation charters with sponsors and owners.
• Establish baselines, exit criteria, and governance for KPI driven programs.
• Lead weekly reviews and transparent health reporting.
• Mentor VBSLs in systems thinking and problem solving.
• Remove cross-functional barriers and drive value-stream improvements.
• Travel 30-40% across a global operating company portfolio.

Skills

Lean transformation

Enterprise transformation

Leadership

Financial judgment

Strategic thinking

Change leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

INTRODUCTION and WHAT YOU WILL DO (Job Responsibilities)

Job Overview

Own governance and execution quality across Vontier's portfolio of chartered value-stream transformations. This role acts like the enterprise owner of the transformation system: translating enterprise priorities into KPI-backed charters, assigning and coaching VBSL capacity, establishing baselines and Finance validation, removing cross-functional barriers, and holding the portfolio accountable for measurable KPI transformation. The role works through sponsors, functional leaders, local process owners, and matrixed teams to deliver results while deliberately building capability so ownership can be handed off and central capacity can move to the next transformation.

Responsibilities (List all)

• Partner with Presidents, GMs, VBS Business Partners, and sponsors to define transformation charters.

• Require explicit outcomes, baselines, sponsors, business owners, authority envelopes, resources, risks, and exit criteria before launch.

• Recommend portfolio priorities and start/stop/continue decisions based on enterprise value and readiness.

• Assign VBSLs and other support against approved transformations.

• Establish weekly transformation reviews and transparent health reporting covering milestones, blockers, decisions, Finance validation, and capability transfer.

• Mentor VBSLs in systems thinking, Gemba-based learning, structured problem solving, stakeholder influence, and business judgment.

• Pressure-test root cause, countermeasures, benefits logic, sponsor engagement, and local ownership.

• Remove or escape cross-functional barriers that cannot be resolved within the assignment.

• Ensure transformation methods fit the problem rather than forcing a preferred tool.

• Capture field learning and improve enterprise transformation standards and charters.

WHO YOU ARE (Qualifications)

Required

• 15+ years of progressive experience in relevant business, operational, or functional field with strong background in lean transformation.

• Proven track record in enterprise transformation and business turnaround using lean methodologies.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, business, or a related field.

• Demonstrated leadership of complex, cross-functional transformations with measurable outcomes.

• Experience mentoring transformation leaders and influencing senior sponsors.

• Demonstrated financial judgment and ability to adapt methods across varied business conditions.

• Expert value-stream transformation and Lean thinking; proficient problem solving, growth thinking, and change leadership; competent strategy execution, 80/20 thinking, financial judgment, data judgment, and development of others.

• Willingness to travel regularly (30-40%) across a global operating company portfolio.

Preferred

• Leadership experience within a P&L or major function and experience building operating routines across multiple sites or functions.

• Experience governing a transformation portfolio across commercial, product, service, operations, supply chain, finance, or support value streams.

Ooutcomes and Deliverables

• Finance-validated KPI transformation across growth, margin, cash, customer experience, operations, or organizational effectiveness delivered through chartered work and sustained by business owners.

• Portfolio commitments delivered with transparent risk visibility and active barrier removal through the matrixed organization.

• Strong transformation charters and fewer unsupported interventions.

• VBSLs developed through successful assignments.

• Local owners capable of independently running daily management, standard work, KPI review, and problem solving at exit.

• Benefits sustained after central resources withdraw.

Scope & Decision Rights

• Owns: Transformation standards, charter quality, portfolio commitments, KPI transformation governance, VBSL assignment recommendations, milestone discipline, barrier escalation, execution reviews, capability transfer expectations, and exit readiness.

• Influences: Portfolio prioritization, sponsor actions, barrier removal, and transformation trade-offs.

• Does not own: Permanent P&L authority, long-term local operating ownership, or ongoing post-exit sustainment. The role is nonetheless accountable for the transformation results committed in the charter, the quality of matrixed execution, the capability built in the business, and the effectiveness of the handoff that allows VBSO capacity to move to the next priority.

Competencies

• Executive presence and the ability to influence without authority across a decentralized portfolio.

• A builder mindset - comfortable standing up a new function, lean team, and enterprise standard from a blank page.

• Balances enterprise standardization with respect for each operating company's market and customer context.

• Data-driven decision-making paired with strong storytelling and executive communication skills.

The base compensation range for this position is $164,000 to $225,000 per annum. Your actual base salary will be determined based upon numerous factors which may include relevant experience, skills, location (labor market data), credentials (education, certifications), and internal equity.

Vontier partners with you and your family on your health and wellness journey. Visit VontierBenefits.com to view our benefits. We offer a premium suite of health and wellness programs for you and your family, including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance. With programs for family planning from Maven Clinic to managing diabetes like Livongo, coverage for women's health, support for adult and elder care, paid parental leave, a generous 401(k) plan with matching company contributions, and more. Vontier is here for all stages of life. We also offer paid time off up to 15 days, 13 paid holidays (including 3 floating holidays) per year and paid sick leave.*

Disclaimer: The salary, other compensation, and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Sick leave amount may vary based on state or local laws applicable to the applicant’s geographic location. The Company reserves the right to modify this information at any time, subject to applicable law.

WHO IS VONTIER

Vontier(NYSE: VNT) is a global technology company powering the way the world moves. We empower businesses in the transport sector to adapt to a fast-changing landscape by uniting productivity,automationand multi-energy technologies.

Our smart, connected solutions serve roadside convenience retail stores, fleet operators, and auto repair technicians. From integrated payments and EV charging software to carwash technology and retail automation, we help customers stay productive and prepared for a rapidly evolving industry.

With decades of expertise and a balanced portfolio, Vontier enables businesses to navigate complexity, unlock growth, and build a cleaner, safer future. Driven by continuous improvement and the dedication of Team Vontier, we empower businesses to think bigger, act boldly, and thrive on the road ahead. Learn more at www.vontier.com

At Vontier, we empower you to steer your career in the direction of success with a dynamic, innovative, and inclusive environment.

Our commitment to personal growth, work-life balance, and collaboration fuels a culture where your contributions drive meaningful change. We provide the roadmap for continuous learning, allowing creativity to flourish and ideas to accelerate into impactful solutions that contribute to a sustainable future.

Join our community of passionate people working together to navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. At Vontier, you are not on this journey alone, we are committed to equipping you with the tools and support you need to fuel your innovation, lead with impact, and thrive both personally and professionally.

Together, lets power the way the world moves!

"Vontier companies are equal employment employers and evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, and other characteristics protected by law."