Sr. Director Digital and Process Transformation, Electrical Connections

nVent; Saint Louis Park (MN); Hybrid; USD 204,000 - 304,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision plans

401(k) retirement plan

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

nVent is seeking a Senior Director of Digital & Process Transformation to lead enterprise‑wide initiatives modernizing business processes and digitizing operations. The role partners with executive leadership to remove friction in complex organizations, delivering growth and productivity through digital capabilities and governance.

The position requires 10+ years in industrial settings, deep Lean/Agile expertise, and the ability to influence at the VP/SVP level, with travel up to 20%.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Information Systems or Computer Science preferred; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, process excellence, strategy, or operational leadership in industrial, electrical, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven success leading enterprise or regional transformation initiatives with measurable financial and operational outcomes.
• Strong background in Lean, Agile, portfolio/program management, and digitally enabled process improvement.
• Experience influencing at the VP/SVP level without direct authority.
• Knowledge of CRM, ERP, cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise data platforms.
• Experience with scaled agile environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead digital and process transformation roadmaps aligned to enterprise strategy and growth objectives, scaling use cases across functions.
• Drive end-to-end process redesign using Lean and Agile to eliminate waste and improve cross-functional flow.
• Evolve operating models, governance, and decision rights; standardize processes regionally or globally.
• Own a transformation portfolio with KPIs and value realization plans; publish KPIs monthly.
• Lead change management to drive adoption of new tools and ways of working; advise senior leaders.
• Collaborate with business functions to understand segment challenges and convert them to value creation opportunities.
• Build and lead a high-performing Business Process Analyst team, fostering continuous learning and development.

Skills

Digital transformation leadership

Lean

Agile

Portfolio management

Stakeholder influence

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Information Systems or Computer Science

MBA

Tools

CRM systems

ERP systems

Cloud technologies

Cybersecurity frameworks

Enterprise data platforms

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. The Senior Director of Digital & Process Transformation leads enterprise-wide initiatives that modernize business processes, digitize operations, and translate strategic intent into scalable execution. This role is accountable for driving measurable performance improvement across commercial, supply chain, operations, and corporate functions by deploying digital capabilities, lean/agile ways of working, and robust governance. Operating at the intersection of strategy, operations, and technology, the Senior Director partners closely with executive leadership and functional heads to remove friction in complex, matrixed organizations, deliver growth and productivity outcomes, and embed a continuous improvement culture.

WHAT YOU WILL EXPERIENCE IN THIS POSITION:

• Digital & Process Transformation Leadership Lead the design and execution of multi-year digital and process transformation roadmaps aligned to enterprise strategy and growth objectives. Identify, prioritize, and scale digital use cases (data, analytics, automation, AI-enabled workflows) that improve speed, quality, cost, and customer experience. Integrate digital tools and platforms into core business processes across sales, product, supply chain, manufacturing, and corporate functions.
• Process Excellence & Operating Model Evolution Drive end-to-end process redesign using Lean, Agile, and systems-thinking methodologies to eliminate waste and improve cross-functional flow. Partner with functional leaders to evolve operating models, governance, and decision rights that enable faster execution and clearer accountability. Lead regional or global process standardization efforts while balancing local business needs.
• Portfolio, Program & Value Management Own a transformation portfolio with clear investment cases, outcomes, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), and value realization plans. Publish KPIs monthly to track the value generated from our digital investments, especially post-launch. Govern complex, cross-functional programs ensuring on-time delivery, benefits realization, and leadership alignment. Track and communicate financial and operational impact, including productivity gains, cost savings, working capital improvements, and revenue enablement.
• Change Leadership & Capability Building Lead change management efforts to drive adoption of new tools, processes, and ways of working. Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, bringing clarity, structure, and momentum to ambiguous, high-impact initiatives.
• Segment Advocacy Collaborate with various business functions to understand segment challenges and convert them to value creation opportunities. Act as the focal for the entire segment including global operations.
• Team Leadership & Development Build and lead a high-performing Business Process Analyst team, fostering a culture of continuous learning, professional growth, and thought leadership.

YOU HAVE:

• Bachelor’s Degree is required, preferably in Information Systems or Computer Science. MBA preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in digital transformation, process excellence, strategy, or operational leadership in industrial, electrical, or manufacturing environments.
• Proven success leading enterprise or regional transformation initiatives with measurable financial and operational outcomes.
• Strong background in Lean, Agile, portfolio/program management, and digitally enabled process improvement.
• Experience influencing at the VP and SVP level without direct authority.
• Strong knowledge of business systems like CRM, ERP, cloud technologies, cybersecurity frameworks, and enterprise data platforms.
• Sound experience working in scaled agile environments.
• Ability to lead, organize, motivate, and develop direct and matrix teams and organizations.
• Ability to travel domestically & internationally, up to 20%.

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 nVent is a leading global provider of electrical connection and protection solutions. We believe our inventive electrical solutions enable safer systems and ensure a more secure world. We design, manufacture, market, install and service high performance products and solutions that connect and protect some of the world's most sensitive equipment, buildings and critical processes. We offer a comprehensive range of systems protection and electrical connections solutions across industry-leading brands that are recognized globally for quality, reliability and innovation. Our principal office is in London and our management office in the United States is in Minneapolis. Our robust portfolio of leading electrical product brands dates back more than 100 years and includes nVent CADDY, ERICO, HOFFMAN, ILSCO, SCHROFF and TRACHTE. Learn more at www.nvent.com.

Commitment to strengthen communities where our employees live and work

We encourage and support the philanthropic activities of our employees worldwide Through our nVent in Action matching program, we provide funds to nonprofit and educational organizations where our employees volunteer or donate money Core values that shape our culture and drive us to deliver the best for our employees and our customers. We’re known for being: Innovative & adaptable Dedicated to absolute integrity Focused on the customer first Respectful and team oriented Optimistic and energizing Accountable for performance

Benefits to support the lives of our employees

• 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. #LI-AM1 #LI-Hybrid

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: $204,400.00 - $304,000.00 Depending on the position offered, employee may be eligible for other forms of compensation, such as annual incentives.

Equal Employment Opportunity

At nVent, we are committed to equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national, federal, state or local law.