Transformation Portfolio Lead
Focus: supporting manufacturing, supply chain, warehouse networking, customer experience
About the Role
- Ashley Furniture seeks a senior Transformation Portfolio Lead to drive execution of high-priority enterprise transformation initiatives.
- Reporting to the SVP of Transformation, you'll operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, translating ambiguous direction into actionable plans and ensuring disciplined delivery with measurable business impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Portfolio & Program Delivery
- Lead execution of complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives aligned to enterprise strategy
- Translate strategic objectives into executable roadmaps with defined milestones and success metrics
- Proactively identify and resolve risks, issues, and dependencies across interdependent initiatives
- Strategy Shaping & Executive Partnership
- Frame executive decision-making by developing clear options, implications, and recommendations
- Structure ambiguous strategic problems into actionable plans and delivery roadmaps
- Facilitate working sessions with senior leaders to clarify objectives and tradeoffs
- Pressure-test strategic direction through execution insights
- Project Execution
- Own end-to-end project management from initiation through delivery and stabilization
- Maintain integrated project plans, timelines, risk logs, and dependency maps
- Drive disciplined execution while adapting approaches to initiative complexity
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Prepare executive-level recommendations and decision materials for governance forums
- Serve as trusted partner to executive sponsors and initiative owners
- Facilitate milestone reviews and problem-solving discussions with cross-functional teams
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations, Finance, or related field
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
Experience
- 7+ years in project, program, or transformation delivery roles (10+ years preferred)
- Proven track record leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in large, matrixed organizations
- Direct experience working with senior leaders and executive stakeholders
- Ability to manage multiple competing priorities simultaneously
- Preferred Background (one or more):
- Management consulting at Engagement Manager/Project Leader level
- PMO/Transformation Office leadership at large enterprise
- Private equity, value creation, or portfolio operations experience
Core Competencies
- Strategic thinking with strong execution discipline
- Ability to structure ambiguous problems and drive clarity
- Financial modeling skills for impact analysis and tradeoff assessment
- Portfolio-level thinking across interdependent initiatives
- Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills
- Executive-level written and verbal communication
Apply today and find your home at Ashley!
Benefits We Offer
- Health, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program
- Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Your Birthday off
- Generous Employee Discount on home furnishings
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Ashley Wellness Centers (location specific) and Medical Tourism
- Telehealth
- 401(k) and Profit Sharing
- Life Insurance
Our Core Values
- Honesty & Integrity
- Passion, Drive, Discipline
- Continuous Improvement/Operational Excellence
- Dirty Fingernail
- Growth Focused
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Corporate Social Responsibility
We are an equal opportunity employer and provide a drug-free working environment. While Ashley appreciates the interest of all candidates only those meeting specific position requirements may be contacted. Principals Only.
