Executive Director, New Brand Empowerment - Change Management

　　Brand: Estée Lauder Companies

　　Description

　　Job Description

　　Reports to SVP of NBE and works with newly acquired brands and E2E ELC core team across Marketing, R&D, Packaging, Commercialization, Supply Chain, IT, HR, Legal, Finance / Tax / Treasury and Change Management to deliver excellence in execution of the global End to End (E2E) empowerment scope, in collaboration with the newly acquired brand, along with ELC functions, regions and affiliates across the ELC enterprise.

　　This ED Role will partner closely with the second ED role to successfully deliver on business critical needs and brand empowerment. Each ED will serve as the primary lead and point of contact for a set of brands in the NBE pipeline of integrations. However, this ED role will specifically have a niche focus and expertise in organizational effectiveness strategies and activities (change management, org design and operating models, communications, and training), which will be applied to all brands in the NBE pipeline.

　　Supports the SVP, with daily responsibilities that include:

　　• Collaborates with newly acquired brand, from onboarding, acquisition, pre-integration, and integration phases, to execute strategic business priorities and deliverables, in partnership with SVP, NBE and E2E functional core teams

　　• Lead Change Management & Culture Strategy for sustainable integration and empowerment of new brands; incorporate Change Management & Culture Strategy and actionable tactics into the NBE Playbook (tactics to include, but not limited to tailored communications, digital platform for new brand employee onboarding, experiential learning opportunties about ELC Brands and New Brands, rewards & recognition for significant New Brand Empowerment milestones)

　　• Maintain evolution of NBE “Playbook”

　　• Identify risks, ensure timely escalation and documentation of deliverables with clear ownership of resolution(s)

　　• Manage the new brand interdependencies to ensure successful go-lives of each newly acquired brands’ empowerment journey respective of the NBE 1-3 year roadmap

　　• Partner with NBE finance team to implement and monitor newly acquired brand’s integration budget

　　• Ensure proper governance for all workstreams are maintained and communicated across brand and ELC

　　• Work across functions, regions and affiliates to identify resource planning in support of new brand’s roadmap

　　• With each empowerment phase, ensure clear E2E workplan, resources and documentation are established and executed

　　• Lead weekly E2E Core Team, monthly Senior Brand Updates, and quarterly ELC Operating Committee meetings, including material preparation

　　• Manage and develop junior NBE staff

　　• Manage daily prioritization of NBE and core team activities and deliverables across the new brand portfolio

　　• Partner with New Brand Development during due diligence in support of the 100-day transition plan and identify implications on roadmap

　　• Support annual strategic NBE planning process

　　• Support the SVP with data analytics, information gathering, documentation and communications to drive NBE strategy; masterfully depict content for consumption at the executive level and artfully tell the NBE story

　　• Ensure timely recaps of open issues, next steps and owners resulting from executive governance meetings

　　• Manage and facilitate empowerment workshops

　　Qualifications

　　Qualifications :

　　10 years of professional experience in brand management and/or retail industry with cross-functional program management skills, M&A experience preferred

　　Strong knowledge of brand, cross functional and enterprise-wide operations

　　Proven ability in managing multiple projects to successful completion; Strong verbal and written communication skills; Strong teamwork, communication, and organizational skills

　　Proficiency in strategic planning, executive presentations, and analysis

　　Advanced working knowledge of Microsoft Office, advanced in Powerpoint preferred

　　Preferred IT knowledge

　　Education :

　　BA, preferably MBAU.S Corporate/Office Exempt Roles

　　The anticipated base salary range for this position is $147,000 to $252,000. Exact salary depends on several

　　factors such as experience, skills, education, and budget. Salary range may vary based on

　　geographic location. In addition to base salary, this position is eligible for participation in a

　　highly competitive bonus program with possibility for overachievement based on performance

　　and company results as well as participation in the share incentive plan.

　　In addition, The Estée Lauder Companies offers a variety of benefits to eligible employees,

　　including health insurance coverage, wellness and family support programs, life and disability

　　insurance, retirement savings plans, paid leave programs, education-related programs, paid

　　holidays and vacation time, and many others. Many of these benefits are subsidized or fully pai

　　Job: Finance & Accounting

　　Primary Location: Americas-US-NY-New York

　　Job Type: Standard

　　Schedule: Full-time

　　Shift: 1st (Day) Shift

　　Job Number: 240732

　　We are an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. It is Company's policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender identity or gender expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. The Company will endeavor to provide a reasonable accommodation consistent with the law to otherwise qualified employees and prospective employees with a disability and to employees and prospective employees with needs related to their religious observance or practices. Should you wish to apply for this position or any other position with the Company and you believe you require assistance to complete an application or participate in an interview, please contact [email protected]