Director Program Management
Solstice Advanced Materials, Morris Plains, NJ, United States
Job Description
As a Director of Transformation Management at Solstice Advanced Materials, you will lead end‑to‑end transformation across our global Finance and HR functions. You will guide cross‑functional teams through strategic change initiatives that strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance process standardization, and enable scalable global capabilities. You will develop and oversee governance structures, ensure disciplined execution, and provide visibility to executive leadership on progress, risks, and financial performance.
You will work closely with senior leaders across the enterprise — including Finance, HR, IT, Strategy, and the Executive Committee — to deliver predictable outcomes and ensure that transformation initiatives align to Solstice's long‑term strategic objectives. This role will report directly to senior corporate leadership, and you will operate on a hybrid or corporate‑onsite schedule aligned to Solstice headquarters and global business needs.
In this role, you will influence how Solstice evolves as an independent public company, driving efficiency, digital enablement, and the future design of core global processes. Your leadership will be critical in aligning teams, resolving issues, and enabling sustainable adoption of new ways of working on a scale.
At Solstice, our people are the catalysts of transformation. You will help build and develop high‑performing teams by fostering collaboration, supporting change readiness, and ensuring that our employees have the structure, clarity, and resources needed to succeed during periods of significant change.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the Transformation Management governance model for the global Finance and HR functions.
Ensure disciplined execution of transformation initiatives through clear prioritization, structured governance, and cross‑functional accountability.
Chair weekly governance and leadership meetings to review status, resolve issues, and make data‑driven decisions.
Align transformation activities with Solstice’s long‑term strategy for functional modernization, digital adoption, and global scalability.
Monitor interdependencies across projects, proactively identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Escalate critical risks and decisions to executive leadership with clear analysis and recommended options.
Serve as the primary liaison between executive sponsors and global transformation teams.
Facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making, enabling alignment and removing obstacles that impact project timelines.
Partner with HR Change & Communications teams to ensure effective communication, engagement, and adoption across impacted groups.
Develop and deliver executive‑level reporting on progress, risks, milestones, and financial impacts.
Provide regular and ad‑hoc updates to the CFO, CHRO, and Transformation Steering Committee.
Ensure transparency in all communications, enabling stakeholders to make timely and informed decisions.
Own financial governance for transformation initiatives across Finance and HR.
Own the value capture tracking of initiatives.
Track budgets for one‑time investments, ongoing savings, and variances.
Report actual vs. budgeted spend and escalated deviations with recommended corrective actions.
Oversee procurement activities associated with transformation programs, including vendor selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
Identify sourcing bottlenecks and partner with functional and procurement teams to resolve issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or large‑scale transformation programs.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives under tight timelines.
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic problem‑solving capabilities.
Experience supporting Finance and/or HR systems implementation at scale.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial governance and budget tracking for enterprise programs.
Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and related best practices.
Experience with post‑spin, post‑merger, or major corporate restructuring preferred.
We Value
Experience leading transformation in global or matrixed environments.
Strong analytical mindset and comfort operating with ambiguity.
Passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and digital enablement.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience building and scaling governance frameworks.
Project management certifications or advanced training in change leadership.
Pay Range The annual base salary range for this position is $201,420-$251,520. This salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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You will work closely with senior leaders across the enterprise — including Finance, HR, IT, Strategy, and the Executive Committee — to deliver predictable outcomes and ensure that transformation initiatives align to Solstice's long‑term strategic objectives. This role will report directly to senior corporate leadership, and you will operate on a hybrid or corporate‑onsite schedule aligned to Solstice headquarters and global business needs.
In this role, you will influence how Solstice evolves as an independent public company, driving efficiency, digital enablement, and the future design of core global processes. Your leadership will be critical in aligning teams, resolving issues, and enabling sustainable adoption of new ways of working on a scale.
At Solstice, our people are the catalysts of transformation. You will help build and develop high‑performing teams by fostering collaboration, supporting change readiness, and ensuring that our employees have the structure, clarity, and resources needed to succeed during periods of significant change.
Responsibilities
Establish and lead the Transformation Management governance model for the global Finance and HR functions.
Ensure disciplined execution of transformation initiatives through clear prioritization, structured governance, and cross‑functional accountability.
Chair weekly governance and leadership meetings to review status, resolve issues, and make data‑driven decisions.
Align transformation activities with Solstice’s long‑term strategy for functional modernization, digital adoption, and global scalability.
Monitor interdependencies across projects, proactively identify risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
Escalate critical risks and decisions to executive leadership with clear analysis and recommended options.
Serve as the primary liaison between executive sponsors and global transformation teams.
Facilitate cross‑functional decision‑making, enabling alignment and removing obstacles that impact project timelines.
Partner with HR Change & Communications teams to ensure effective communication, engagement, and adoption across impacted groups.
Develop and deliver executive‑level reporting on progress, risks, milestones, and financial impacts.
Provide regular and ad‑hoc updates to the CFO, CHRO, and Transformation Steering Committee.
Ensure transparency in all communications, enabling stakeholders to make timely and informed decisions.
Own financial governance for transformation initiatives across Finance and HR.
Own the value capture tracking of initiatives.
Track budgets for one‑time investments, ongoing savings, and variances.
Report actual vs. budgeted spend and escalated deviations with recommended corrective actions.
Oversee procurement activities associated with transformation programs, including vendor selection, onboarding, and performance monitoring.
Identify sourcing bottlenecks and partner with functional and procurement teams to resolve issues.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree; MBA or equivalent advanced degree preferred.
8+ years of experience in consulting, corporate strategy, or large‑scale transformation programs.
Proven ability to lead complex, cross‑functional initiatives under tight timelines.
Strong leadership, communication, and strategic problem‑solving capabilities.
Experience supporting Finance and/or HR systems implementation at scale.
Demonstrated ability to manage financial governance and budget tracking for enterprise programs.
Knowledge of procurement processes, vendor management, and related best practices.
Experience with post‑spin, post‑merger, or major corporate restructuring preferred.
We Value
Experience leading transformation in global or matrixed environments.
Strong analytical mindset and comfort operating with ambiguity.
Passion for continuous improvement, operational excellence, and digital enablement.
Exceptional communication and stakeholder engagement skills.
Experience building and scaling governance frameworks.
Project management certifications or advanced training in change leadership.
Pay Range The annual base salary range for this position is $201,420-$251,520. This salary information serves as a general guideline. Solstice considers various factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience, education and training, key skills, as well as market and business considerations.
This position is incentive plan eligible.
Benefits In addition to a competitive salary, leading‑edge work, and developing solutions side‑by‑side with dedicated experts in their fields, Solstice Advanced Materials employees are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes employer‑subsidized Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance; Short‑Term and Long‑Term Disability; 401(k) match, Flexible Spending Accounts, Health Savings Accounts, EAP, and Educational Assistance; Parental Leave, Paid Time Off (vacation, personal business, sick time, and parental leave), and 12 Paid Holidays.
Equal‑Opportunity Employment Solstice Advanced Materials is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.
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