Process Transformation Leader: Lean, Data-Driven Ops

nVent; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) with company match

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off including volunteer time

Job summary

nVent seeks a Process Transformation Leader for Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) to redefine core business processes and drive measurable improvements. You will couple Lean and data-driven insights with cross-functional leadership to streamline value streams across functions and ensure operational readiness.

Based in Houston, TX or Madison, WI, you’ll influence senior stakeholders, assess impact of strategic shifts, and travel ~10% to advance transformation initiatives in a global

Qualifications

• Academic background in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• 8+ years of experience in strategic operations, management consulting, or corporate transformation initiatives.
• Experience building or transforming operational structures, preferably in startup or growth contexts.
• Outstanding communication with senior collaborators and cross-functional teams.
• Strong data literacy with ability to justify architectural decisions.

Responsibilities

• Improving and analyzing end-to-end value streams to eliminate friction points and increase efficiency.
• Establishing standardized, repeatable, scalable processes across core EBS functions.
• Applying Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies with measurable controls.
• Partnering with IT and systems architects to align technology with processes and data flows.
• Acting as the liaison between leadership and functions to ensure operational readiness.
• Assessing impact of strategy shifts and providing data-driven recommendations on structure and prioritization.

Skills

Strategic operations

Lean Six Sigma

Change management

Cross-functional leadership

Data literacy

Education

MBA or advanced degree

Business Administration

Industrial Engineering

Operations Management

Tools

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

nVent seeks a Process Transformation Leader for Engineered Building Solutions (EBS) to redefine core business processes and drive measurable improvements. You will couple Lean and data-driven insights with cross-functional leadership to streamline value streams across functions and ensure operational readiness.

Based in Houston, TX or Madison, WI, you’ll influence senior stakeholders, assess impact of strategic shifts, and travel ~10% to advance transformation initiatives in a global