Business Transformation Manager

Please do not respond to direct messages with your personal information. All job applications and your sensitive, personal information should only be submitted via our official job platform. Job Title: Business Transformation ManagerLocation: Atlanta, Ga (Sandy Springs- Hybrid) FLSA: Exempt Company Overview:Safe-Guard Product International serves Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), top retailers, and independent agents in the automotive finance and insurance industry with the leading Protection Products Platform. Our platform delivers innovative protection products and solutions that protect consumers from the perils of ownership, while providing Finance & Insurance professionals the tools to ignite scalable and sustainable business growth. Safe-Guard’s success is driven by over employees, who serve more than 12, dealers and support contract holders across the U.S. and Canada.For 30 years and counting, our team continues to transform the motor vehicle space, earning a stellar reputation from our partners and peers by providing: 1) the highest quality protection products in the industry, 2) a broad platform of branded product, technology, marketing, and training solutions, and 3) an unwavering commitment to uncomplicated care and customer service.Job Overview:In this dual-role position, you will not only design, optimize, and enhance operational processes but also lead a "change squad" dedicated to driving organizational and process transformations. You will apply a consultative mindset to collaborate with operational leaders and other leaders across the firm to, understand their processes, provide expert guidance on potential enhancements, and drive the successful adoption of changes. More specifically, you will work with our external vendors to optimize the way our vendors support our customers. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on both operational efficiency and organizational growth.  Job Responsibilities:Lead a dedicated "change squad" focused on implementing strategic organizational and process changes.Analyze current processes to identify opportunities for improvement in efficiency, quality, cost reduction, and compliance.Engage proactively with stakeholders across all levels to understand their needs, challenges, and feedback related to process and change initiativesFoster a collaborative environment that encourages input, addresses concerns, and builds consensus around proposed changesDesign, implement, and optimize process modifications, driving seamless integration with minimal disruption to ongoing operations.Monitor, evaluate, and report on the effectiveness of process changes, making data-driven adjustments as needed.Collaborate with cross-functional teams (e.g., production, quality, and R&D) to ensure alignment and smooth execution of process improvements.Develop and execute change management strategies, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and minimizing resistance.Help drive training, workshops, and support sessions to equip team members and affected parties with the skills and knowledge needed for successful change adoption.Help craft and develop metrics to report on the progress, challenges, and outcomes of change initiatives to senior leadership.Drive initiatives to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards, leveraging data analytics to identify savings opportunities and monitor procurement performance.Use a data driven approach to increase value provided by our vendors to our end customers.Job Requirements:Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Engineering, Accounting, Computer Science or in a related field.Minimum of 5 years of hands-on experience in process engineering or consulting, with a demonstrated track record of successful process optimization projects.At least 2 years of leadership experience, preferably in process engineering, consulting, project management, or team leadership roles.Experience leading changes with third-party suppliersStrong analytical problem-solving ability, with a focus on data-driven decision makingFamiliarity with project management tools and change management methodologies (e.g., ADKAR, Kotter’s 8-Step Process)Superior communication skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas to diverse audiences, from team members to executive leadershipAdept at stakeholder management and building consensus across departmentsComfort with ambiguity and a knack for thriving in an iterative, fast-evolving environmentExperience in the Automotive, Insurance, or Financial Services IndustriesKnowledge or Lean, Six Sigma, or other leading process improvement frameworksMicrosoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) proficiency Must be authorized to work in the U.SMust be able to successfully pass a background checkCompany Benefits: Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Flexible Spending AccountHealth Savings Account (k) Plan with Company MatchCompany-paid Short-Term and Long-Term DisabilityCompany-paid Life InsurancePaid Holidays and VacationEmployee Referral ProgramEmployee Assistance ProgramWellness ProgramsPaid Community Service OpportunitiesTuition ReimbursementOngoing Training & Personal DevelopmentAnd More