Transformation Manager

About Us

At Quaker Houghton, we are experts in the development, production and application of industrial process fluids, lubricants and coatings for the manufacturing industry. We have been an integral part in the growth of the world’s largest industrial and manufacturing companies from aerospace and automotive to primary metal and energy. Today, we have a global presence, with our corporate headquarters located in Conshohocken, PA. Quaker Houghton is a global publicly traded company with a unique collaborative culture that supports career growth for its associates and offers competitive compensation and benefit programs.

Position Summary

The Responsibilitiesformation supports the enterprise’s transformation agenda by maintaining day-to-day program management routines, ensuring tracking accuracy, and providing analytical and problem-solving support to initiative owners. This role works closely with the Director, Transformation and Chief Transformation Officer to keep the transformation roadmap current, develop reporting, and help teams achieve progress. The role blends structured project management with strong analytical skills to build business cases, identify risks, and support execution across functions.

Job Accountabilities

• Maintain and update the enterprise Transformation roadmap in partnership with initiative owners and the Transformation Director.
• Operate the single source of truth project tracking system; ensure accuracy of timelines, milestones, KPIs, risks, and financial impact.
• Educate and support colleagues on the use of project tracking tools and project management expectations.
• Propose process improvements to streamline tracking and reduce administrative burden.
• Provide hands-on support to initiative leaders to update plans, clarify next steps, and resolve issues.
• Develop dashboards and reports to communicate progress, risks, and impact to the ELT.
• Prepare supporting materials for internal and board-level transformation communications.
• Supports internal organization with integration plans and processes, including realignment of functions and talent into QH regional organizations, in close collaboration with business and functional leaders.
• Conduct research and analysis to support business cases, financial models, and initiative recommendations.
• Partner with initiative owners to develop business cases and quantify impact; test assumptions and enhance analytical rigor.
• Serve as a problem-solving partner to teams; help define problems, analyze root causes, and identify solutions.
• Aid in overseeing execution of strategy-related projects to ensure quality thinking and alignment with broader priorities.
• Coach colleagues to progress initiatives and anticipate challenges; escalate risks appropriately.
• Consult with business and functional leaders to review initiative proposals and assess feasibility, value, dependencies, and resourcing.
• Maintain and update the enterprise Transformation roadmap in partnership with initiative owners and the Transformation Director.
• Operate the single source of truth project tracking system; ensure accuracy of timelines, milestones, KPIs, risks, and financial impact.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) in finance, business or related field
• Certification(s) in enterprise planning and/or project management preferred
• 5+ years of experience in transformation, PMO, FP&A, consulting, operations, or project management.
• Strong analytical skills including financial modeling, dashboards, and data interpretation.
• Excellent organizational and project management capability with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to communicate clearly and partner across functions to support initiative progress.
• Comfort working in ambiguous environments and structuring work for others.
• Ability to influence without authority through strong relationships and informed recommendations.
• Prior experience in consultancy a plus
• Creative and strategic thinking
• Strong Project Management experience ideally leading large cross functional project teams
• Organizational and detail oriented
• Ability to communicate and direct to provide direction across all levels of the organization

Quaker Houghton provides equal employment opportunity for all qualified candidates. Quaker Houghton does not discriminate against any candidate for employment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, affectional or sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, veteran’s status, physical/mental disability, genetic information, or any other category protected by U.S federal, state, and/or local employment law. Furthermore, Quaker Houghton is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified candidates with physical and/or mental disabilities.