Head - Strategy & Business Excellence - Chemicals

Role Overview:

An Indian Chemical Company is looking to hire the Head - Strategy & Business Excellence to be based in Vadodara.

• Drive the organization's overall strategic planning and long-term business growth agenda.
• Identify new growth opportunities across products, markets, customers, and businesses.
• Lead business transformation and enterprise-wide improvement initiatives.
• Establish and monitor KPIs, dashboards, and performance management systems.
• Drive EBITDA improvement through cost optimization and productivity enhancement programs.
• Lead operational excellence initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and best practices.
• Set up and institutionalize Centers of Excellence (CoEs) across key functions.
• Partner with business heads to improve manufacturing, procurement, commercial, and support function performance.
• Support strategic investment decisions, business cases, and capital allocation.
• Establish governance frameworks to track project progress, benefits realization, and accountability.
• Promote data-driven decision-making through analytics and digital tools.
• Manage cross-functional projects involving multiple stakeholders and business units.
• Drive change management and organizational alignment for transformation initiatives.
• Build, mentor, and lead a high-performing Strategy & Business Excellence team.
• Act as a strategic advisor to senior leadership on business performance and future growth opportunities.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

• 25+ years of experience in Strategy, Business Excellence, Consulting, Transformation, or Corporate Planning.
• Strong manufacturing, chemicals, industrial, engineering, or process industry background.
• Experience working closely with CXOs and business leaders.
• Proven track record in EBITDA improvement, cost reduction, operational excellence, and business transformation.
• Strong financial acumen, analytical capabilities, and stakeholder management skills.
• Exposure to Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, Operational Excellence, or Continuous Improvement frameworks.