Estée Lauder Companies

The Estée Lauder Companies is a global beauty powerhouse, with a portfolio of iconic brands that have shaped the beauty industry for decades. Our commitment to excellence, innovation, and inclusivity extends not only to our products, but also to our people. We believe that every individual brings a unique perspective, and together, we create a vibrant and empowered workforce.

Due to our continued growth we are now hiring a

Transformation Manager

for our global team in Budapest.

The role:

The OneSource Transformation & Solutions team’s objective is to support the set-up, growth, and scalability of cross-functional integrated Global Business Services solutions (insource/outsource) for Estee Lauder Companies.

We are looking for a driven individual to work as part of a team of problem solvers. You will serve as a key player on a lean, high impact team, playing an instrumental role in progressing strategic decisions, developing key business processes, and managing change across global and regional initiatives and programs.

Responsibilities:

The OneSource Transformation & Solutions team’s objective is to support the set-up, growth, and scalability of cross-functional integrated Global Business Services solutions (insource/outsource) for Estee Lauder Companies. The incumbent will play a critical role in leading and coordinating global/regional initiatives and programs, translating them into business impact and value.

• Drive complex programs of work, demonstrate end-to-end leadership of transformation roadmaps and/or initiatives, from opportunity to execution.
• Demonstrate pro-active project leadership, managing project plans, scope, deadlines, and resources, proactively identify and mitigate risks, whilst adhering to internal standards and requirements.
• Collaborate across the business to ensure project solution recommendations are aligned with the organization, department (OneSource, and partners), and stakeholder objectives.
• Support solution development, seizing opportunities to develop functional experience/expertise where possible.
• Provide decision and insights support, secure stakeholder/project leadership buy-in through making clear actionable takeaways and data-driven recommendations that are aligned to business goals.
• Provide timely updates, including tracking and reporting of status, reviews, milestones, escalations and mitigations, including:
  • Set-up and maintain the progress of project milestones and linked deliverables & tasks in JIRA (project management tool).
  • Track risk and issues, escalate and provide action-recommendations for proactive mitigation.
  • Maintain and publish project status dashboards for different stakeholder groups.
• Support the development of, and execute change management strategies to support transformation programs/initiatives –leverage storytelling and clear communication to inspire change.
• Ensure that methodologies, deliverables, frameworks etc. are aligned, and in compliance with internal project governance frameworks.
• Partner with IT and other digital teams to support implementation and optimization of enabling technologies and processes, to improve service delivery.
• Support continuous improvements project/efforts in core process areas.
• Keep up to date with GBS & wider industry trends, such as enabling technologies and solutions.
• Foster an environment that encourages building functional experience and relationships with internal stakeholders and SMEs to help support change at pace.
• Support the creation of internal knowledge artifacts - including transformation toolkits, deliverable templates, frameworks, questionnaires, checklists etc.- to support growth within the team.

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in business transformation, strategy & operations, consulting, project management, or similar roles.
• Interest in the beauty industry, and in tackling cross-functional business problems.
• Structured, logical thought process, with a willingness to deal with ambiguity.
• Proven record of working with large teams with cross-functional stakeholders to deliver on transformation.
• Ability to distill complex information and topics (both quantitative and qualitative – e.g. data, processes) into clear and concise narratives for senior stakeholders, to support decision making, project updates, operating forums etc.
• Proven record of success as both an individual contributor and a people leader.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills (written and spoken).
• Experience with Project Management tools (JIRA etc.) is a plus.
• Experience with Data Analytics/Visualization skills are a plus.

Our hybrid work model

At ELC, we believe that efficiency doesn’t depend on being in the office five days a week. To support work-life balance, we offer our office-based colleagues the opportunity to work from home up to 10 days per month.

Our Benefits

At ELC, we’re excited to offer you a variety of benefits; enjoy exclusive discounts on our premium brands including Estée Lauder, Tom Ford, Jo Malone London, La Mer, and many more. We also provide a yearly bonus to recognize your contributions. You’ll also have access to our flexible cafeteria plan, providing personalized options for your specific needs. Get active with the AYCM sport pass program available as a self-financed option tailored to your fitness goals. We care about your well-being, our private health insurance with Medicover ensures you have access to quality healthcare. We also provide 24/7 mental health support through Magellan Healthcare, ensuring you and your family have access to professional counseling whenever needed. Additionally, enjoy free access to LinkedIn Learning for continuous development, and take advantage of our mobile fleet plan.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. 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.