Transformation Manager

Bimbo Bakeries USA; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 123,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k & Company Match

Annual Bonus Eligibility

Job summary

Bimbo Bakeries USA is seeking a Transformation Manager in Irving, TX to partner with workstream leaders, identify performance gaps and drive strategic initiatives.

You will develop business cases, lead large transformation programs from ideation to value realization, and monitor results across portfolios to ensure growth and efficiency. Strong analytical and collaboration skills are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in transformation, strategy, consulting, operations, program management, or continuous improvement.
• Strong experience performing data-driven analyses and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business results.
• Experience working within commercial, customer-facing, manufacturing, or operational environments.

Responsibilities

• Partner with workstream leaders and functional stakeholders to develop and maintain transformation portfolios and value delivery plans.
• Analyze business performance to identify root causes, performance gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate ideation and opportunity development sessions to generate initiatives that improve growth, profitability, productivity, customer service, or operational performance.
• Develop business cases that quantify financial and operational benefits and support investment decisions.
• Lead the execution of large transformation initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation and value realization.
• Monitor initiative performance and take corrective actions when expected outcomes are at risk.
• Ensure business ownership and accountability for initiative delivery and results within the workstream.
• Collaborate across workstreams and with Transformation team to align priorities and remove barriers.
• Support governance processes by providing visibility into portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt new ways of working and drive sustainable business improvements.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional

Strategic thinking

Influencing

Change management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Have you ever enjoyed Arnold®, Brownberry® or Oroweat® bread? A Thomas’® English muffin or bagel? Or perhaps snacked on a Sara Lee®, Entenmann’s® or Marinela® cake or donut? If the answer is yes, then you know Bimbo Bakeries USA! More than 20,000 associates in bakeries, sales centers, offices and on sales routes work to ensure our consumers have the freshest products at every meal. In addition to competitive pay and benefits, we provide a safe and inclusive work environment that appreciates diversity, promotes development and allows our associates to be their authentic selves. Come join the largest baking company in the world and our family of 20,000 associates nationwide!

Top Reasons to Work at Bimbo Bakeries USA: Salary Range: $94,300 - $122,600 Comprehensive Benefits Package Annual Bonus Eligibility 401k & Company Match

The posted salary range reflects the range the Company reasonably expects to pay for this position. Actual starting salary will be determined based on internal pay equity to promote consistency and fairness across comparable roles, while also considering the candidate’s relevant experience and qualifications.

#LI-LF1 Position Summary

The Transformation Manager partners directly with Workstream leaders to identify performance gaps, generate ideas for value creation, and drive execution of strategic initiatives. This role combines analytical problem-solving with strong business partnership skills to ensure growth opportunities are identified, developed, and realized.

Key Responsibilities

• Partner with workstream leaders and functional stakeholders to develop and maintain transformation portfolios and value delivery plans.
• Analyze business performance to identify root causes, performance gaps, risks, and opportunities.
• Facilitate ideation and opportunity development sessions to generate initiatives that improve growth, profitability, productivity, customer service, or operational performance.
• Develop business cases that quantify financial and operational benefits and support investment decisions.
• Lead the execution of large transformation initiatives from opportunity identification through implementation and value realization.
• Monitor initiative performance and take corrective actions when expected outcomes are at risk.
• Ensure business ownership and accountability for initiative delivery and results within the workstream.
• Collaborate across workstreams and with Transformation team to align priorities and remove barriers.
• Support governance processes by providing visibility into portfolio performance, risks, dependencies, and opportunities.
• Influence stakeholders to adopt new ways of working and drive sustainable business improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in transformation, strategy, consulting, operations, program management, or continuous improvement.
• Strong experience performing data-driven analyses and identifying improvement opportunities.
• Proven ability to manage cross-functional initiatives and deliver measurable business results.
• Experience working within commercial, customer-facing, manufacturing, or operational environments.

Preferred expertise in:

Sales Operations Customer Accounts Commercial Excellence Critical Skills Strategic Thinking Gap Analysis Opportunity Identification Financial Acumen Influencing Without Authority Change Management Stakeholder Management #YOUBELONGATBBU

The physical and mental demands described in each job posting are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of each job. Reasonable accommodations may be requested to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of each job.

Bimbo Bakeries USA is an equal opportunity employer with a policy that provides equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, any other classification protected by law.

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