Executive Director, Transformation & Value Creation at clairesinc in Hoffman Estates, Illinois

Job Description:

Purpose of Role
This role will be part of Claire's Transformation Office, known as the Value Creation Office (VCO). The Executive Director of Transformation and Value Creation will be responsible for the overall successful execution of the Value Creation Plan. This individual will work in close partnership with the Chief Transformation Officer (SVP Strategy & Transformation) to 1) ensure maximum impact from Claire's Value Creation Plan, 2) serve as a thought partner for ELT to unblock at-risk deliverables and 3) lead select initiatives that do not have ELT ownership
This role requires close collaboration with key members of Claire's ELT and the ability to influence decision making and action through a true partnership mindset.
This is a unique opportunity to help lead Claire's transformation. It is a critical role in the organization, with very high visibility to the CEO and the Executive Leadership Team.


Main Responsibilities

• Ensure maximum impact from Claire's Value Creation Plan


• Ensure excellent preparation of materials for all VCO meetings (1:1s, SteerCos, etc.,) in partnership with Associate


• Lead weekly 1:1 meetings with ELT, driving decision making and adherence to timelines and key activities


• Identify accountable leads across the organization and ensure successful onboarding to VCO process


• Ensure KPI Tracker and Targets are continuously updated; track these KPIs to ensure success of program and raise flags in 1:1 meetings as needed


• Maintain 3-year impact model (P&L) in partnership with CTO

Serve as a thought partner for ELT to unblock at-risk deliverables

• Know the organization, and proactively identify and work with individuals to eliminate roadblocks


• Partner with ELT in a collaborative way to solve problems rather than identifying them


• Partner with ELT members to add detail to existing milestone workplans and add detail to charters on an as-needed basis


• Support cross-functional change management across Claire's to unlock impact of VCP

Lead select initiatives that do not have ELT ownership

• Lead high-priority initiatives without ELT ownership, in partnership with CTO


• Specifics of these initiatives are confidential in nature, activity requires: clear project management and end to end ownership of cross-functional objective, ability to create and manage to financial targets, ability to influence senior executives to align and action critical decisions for organization

Education and/or Certifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required


• MBA preferred

Essential Criteria

• 12+ years of professional experience


• 3-5+ years of experience working in professional service environments, especially management consulting or investment banking, is highly preferred


• Management experience required (preferably at management consultancy, IB firm)


• Preferred tactical experience working at a Retailer or CPG company


• Distinctive project management and team management capabilities


• Self-starter with high levels of intellectual curiosity


• Distinctive communication skills and influence mindset across all levels


• Impact oriented problem-solving ability: ability to jump in and lead problem solving across wide range of topics with a "first principles" mindset


• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a high pace environment


• Strong analytical toolkit, robust understanding of financial and operational levers also is required (e.g., business plan modelling, working capital management, financial statement analysis, P&L management)


• Expertise in Microsoft Office applications (i.e., Excel, PowerPoint)

Compensation Range: $177,840.00 - $254,800.00


Final compensation will be determined by various factors such as your relevant work experience, education, certifications, skills, and geographic location.


Benefits for full time employees included medical, dental and vision insurance, voluntary welfare plans, bonus plan eligibility, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, and more!


Benefits for part time employees included voluntary welfare plans, 401(k) match, vacation time, sick time, and more!


Claire's is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion and we encourage applications from members of all underrepresented groups, including those with disabilities. We will accommodate applicants' needs, upon request, throughout all stages of the recruitment process. Please inform us of the accommodation(s) that you may require.
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