Process Transformation Leader - nVent Engineered Building Solutions

nVent; Saint Louis Park (MN); On-site; USD 124,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Process Transformation Leader for Engineered Building Solutions to redefine business processes and align IT with operations. You will drive end-to-end value streams, standardize processes, and lead with data-driven decisions in a global context.

Ideal candidates bring MBA or advanced degree, 8+ years in strategic operations, strong communication, and ability to influence senior teams; located in Houston, TX or Madison, WI with ~10% travel.

Qualifications

• MBA or advanced degree preferred.
• 8+ years of experience in strategic operations, management consulting, or transformation initiatives.
• Experience building or transforming operational structures in a startup or rapidly growing unit.
• Outstanding communication skills with a track record of influencing senior collaborators.
• Strong data literacy with ability to justify architectural decisions using metrics.
• Willingness to work from Houston, TX or Madison, WI and travel ~10%.

Responsibilities

• Improve and analyze end-to-end value streams to cut friction and cycle times.
• Establish standardized, repeatable, scalable processes across EBS functions.
• Apply Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies with measurable controls.
• Partner with IT and system architects to align tech with business processes and data.
• Serve as liaison between leadership and functions for operational readiness.
• Assess impact of strategy shifts and provide data-driven recommendations.

Skills

Communication

Data literacy

Cross-functional leadership

Strategic thinking

Education

MBA or advanced degree preferred

Business/Engineering degree required

Tools

Lean/Six Sigma

Job description

We’re looking for people who put their innovation to work to advance our success – and their own. Join an organization that ensures a more secure world through connecting and protecting our customers with inventive electrical solutions.

As a Process Transformation Leader for Engineered Building Solutions (EBS), you will be at the heart of our ambitious journey to redefine business processes. You will experience an environment where your transformative ideas and results-focused approach will thrive.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

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

YOU HAVE:

• Academic background in Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree preferred).
• Ideally 8+ years of previous experience in strategic operations, management consulting, or corporate transformation initiatives.
• Proven experience building or transforming operational structures, preferably within a startup, new venture, or rapidly growing business unit.
• Outstanding communication skills with a proven track record of influencing senior collaborators and guiding cross-functional teams.
• Strong data literacy; able to bring to bear operational metrics and financial parameters to justify architectural decisions.
• Ability to work from our Houston, TX or Madison, WI locations and travel on average 10% of the time.

WE HAVE:

• A dynamic global reach with diverse operations around the world that will stretch your abilities, provide plentiful career opportunities, and allow you to make an impact every day
• Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work
• Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being:
• Benefits to support the lives of our employees

Pay Transparency
nVent’s pay scale is based on the expected range of base pay for this job and the employee’s work location. Employee pay within this range will be based on a combination of factors including knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, education, and performance. Where federal, state, or local minimum wage requirements exist, employee pay will comply.
Compensation Range:

$123,500.00 - $229,500.00

Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Benefit Overview

At nVent, we value our people and their health and well-being. We provide a broad benefits package with meaningful programs for eligible full-time employees that includes:

• Medical, dental, and vision plans along with flexible spending accounts, short-term and long-term disability benefits, critical illness, accident insurance and life insurance.
• A 401(k) retirement plan and an employee stock purchase plan — both include a company match.
• Other supplemental benefits may include tuition reimbursement, caregiver, personal and parental leave, back-up care services, paid time off including volunteer time, a well-being program, and/or legal & identity theft protection.

At nVent, we connect and protect our customers with inventive electrical solutions. People are our most valuable asset. Inclusion and diversity means that we celebrate and encourage each other’s authenticity because we understand that uniqueness sparks growth.