Own the speed KPI strategy - set targets, align with stakeholders and management across departments, and translate this into clear, functional-team-level accountabilities end-to-end
Drive performance to target - lead initiatives execution, tracking progress, and course-correcting to keep performance on track
Lead and develop the team - build, manage, and grow a high-performing team set clear roles and accountabilities, coach for capability, and ensure the team can develop and manage initiatives efficiently
Design and pitch improvement strategies - identify gaps and opportunities, and develop new initiatives to lift speed performance organization-wide
Turn data into decisions - analyze performance data to surface business insights, and use these to prioritize and steer initiatives that maximize impact
Report speed performance to leadership - regularly report results, plans, and new initiatives to senior management, and proactively flag and escalate when performance deviates from target - with a clear read on root cause and recovery plan
Manage cross-functional alignment - act as the connective tissue between functional teams, resolving conflicting priorities that impact speed
Benchmark the performance - benchmark against industry best practices and bring in new methodologies or tools to keep the speed function ahead of the curve
Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, Engineering, or a related field
Minimum 5-7 years of experience in strategic management, performance management, or a related field, with proven ownership of KPI-driven initiatives
Proven experience managing KPI targets and driving cross-functional alignment across departments
Strong stakeholder management skills, with experience presenting to Director/senior leadership level
Strong analytical and data-driven mindset - able to translate performance data into actionable insights
Experience leading and developing a team, including setting goals, coaching, and performance management
Excellent communication and presentation skills, both written and verbal
Proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets required experience with SQL, Tableau, Power BI, or similar tools is a plus
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, target-driven environment with frequent ad-hoc problem solving
