Senior Manager- Transformation

Role Purpose

The Senior Manager - BBS Program & Integration is responsible for driving large, complex, and multi-phased transformation initiatives that enhance process improvement capabilities across the Business Services organization. This role serves as a key enabler for the BBS leadership team by identifying, structuring, and executing strategic projects that deliver measurable business value and support organizational objectives.

The incumbent will lead cross-functional initiatives from concept through implementation, ensuring alignment with business priorities while managing multiple stakeholders across global regions. Operating in a highly dynamic and ambiguous environment, this role requires strong leadership, strategic thinking, program management expertise, and problem-solving capabilities to successfully deliver transformation and transition programs.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Program & Transformation Management

• Partner with BBS leaders to identify and prioritize strategic initiatives aligned with key business objectives.
• Lead end-to-end execution of large-scale transformation and process improvement programs, from solution design through go-live.
• Develop comprehensive project implementation plans, including timelines, milestones, resource requirements, and ownership structures.
• Support solution design and due diligence activities for enterprise-wide transformation initiatives.
• Drive process optimization and operational excellence initiatives across the shared services environment.
• Develop and maintain implementation roadmaps for transformation programs.

Transition Management

• Lead non-IT transition projects across North America, Europe, and Asia.
• Manage the migration of business processes and activities from various Bunge locations into BBS Centers.
• Ensure transitions are executed according to agreed timelines, quality standards, and business expectations.
• Monitor and manage transition-related costs and project budgets.
• Coordinate transition deliverables across multiple stakeholders and workstreams.

Program Governance & Stakeholder Management

• Establish and manage governance frameworks for key programs and projects.
• Coordinate activities across multiple functional workstreams to ensure alignment and delivery.
• Facilitate project workshops, including fit-gap analysis, solution design, testing, cutover, and hyper-care activities.
• Prepare status updates and reports for leadership teams and steering committees.
• Support decision-making processes by providing analysis, recommendations, and project insights.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate project risks to ensure successful delivery.

Change Management & Capability Building

• Lead change management initiatives to support business transformation efforts.
• Design and facilitate change management workshops across regions and business units.
• Develop and execute communication plans to support process and organizational changes.
• Manage change control processes and stakeholder expectations throughout project lifecycles.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members on BBS Transition and Transformation methodologies.
• Support talent development through knowledge sharing and capability-building initiatives.

Knowledge, Skills & Competencies

Behavioral Competencies

• Strong business acumen with the ability to leverage organizational knowledge to develop innovative solutions.
• Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Ability to build collaborative partnerships across functions and regions.
• Strong coaching and mentoring capabilities.
• Results-oriented mindset with a focus on execution and operational excellence.
• Ability to manage ambiguity and drive organizational change effectively.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills with the ability to prioritize competing demands.

Technical Competencies

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Hands-on experience in Lean, Six Sigma, Process Reengineering, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Expertise in process assessment, redesign, and optimization initiatives.
• Experience driving transformation programs within shared services or global business services environments.

Program & Project Management

• Development and execution of integrated project plans.
• Program governance and stakeholder management.
• Risk identification, assessment, and mitigation.
• Workshop facilitation across design, testing, and deployment phases.
• Cross-functional project coordination and delivery management.

Transition Management

• End-to-end transition planning and execution.
• Shared services migration and operating model implementation.
• Cost management and benefits realization tracking.

Change Management

• Change impact assessment and stakeholder engagement.
• Communication strategy development and execution.
• Organizational readiness and adoption planning.
• Change control management and governance.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

• MBA or Master's Degree in Finance, International Trade, Business Administration, or a related field.
• PMP and/or Certified Scrum Master certification preferred.

Experience

• 10+ years of experience in Finance, Trade Operations, Shared Services, Transformation, or Program Management.
• Extensive experience in agri-commodities and fertilizer trading operations.
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation and transition programs in global organizations.
• Experience working with senior stakeholders across multiple geographies and business functions.

Preferred Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate will combine strong program management expertise with deep transformation and transition management experience. The candidate should have demonstrated success in leading global process improvement initiatives, managing complex stakeholder environments, and delivering measurable business outcomes within shared services or business services organizations.