Transformation Director

Department: Legal

Location: US - Indiana - Fort Wayne

Description

Embark on a career journey with Franklin Electric, where your passion meets purpose, and every day is an opportunity to make a difference in our global communities in providing access to water, fuel and electricity.

Franklin Electric is a diverse team of innovators making a positive global impact since 1944. We offer innovative water solutions, ensuring access, treatment, and efficient management of this vital resource. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our innovative products, industry leading quality products, exceptional customer service, employee development, and passion for social responsibility.

At Franklin Electric, the Transformation Director, reporting directly to the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), will lead our Franklin Value Acceleration Office (VAO), focused on driving growth, operational excellence, and organizational alignment. This leader will help identify and guide enterprise-wide initiatives, embed transformation capabilities across the business, and deliver measurable value. The Director will interact directly with our executive team and the Board, bringing financial discipline, data-driven insights, and clear communication to accelerate Franklin’s value creation journey.

MOVE FORWARD WITH US

What you will be doing:

• Lead the VAO as the center of excellence for transformation and growth.
• Develop and execute the enterprise transformation roadmap aligned to strategic priorities.
• Evaluate initiatives, build business cases, and ensure ROI.
• Provide executives and the Board with clear, data-driven updates and recommendations.
• Oversee cross-functional programs and ensure delivery with measurable business impact.
• Foster a culture of transparency, accountability, and engagement around transformation.

Who we want:
If you are a self-motivated and collaborative individual who is passionate about making a positive impact, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

• Hard-working winners - Confident, competitive, and results-oriented professionals who create a track record of success.
• Dedicated achievers - People who thrive in a fast-paced environment and will stop at nothing to ensure a project is complete and meets regulations and expectations.
• Effective communicators - People who can interpret information clearly and accurately to concisely communicate results and recommendations to stakeholders.
• Collaborative partner - People who build and leverage cross-functional relationships to bring together ideas, information, use cases, and industry analyses to develop best practices.
  
  

What you need:

• Bachelor’s in Business, Finance, Engineering, or related field; MBA preferred.
• 10+ years in transformation leadership, strategy execution, or program and project management.
• Strong financial acumen with proven ability to connect initiatives to shareholder value.
• Expertise in ERP, BI, and data visualization tools.
• Proven success presenting to and influencing executive teams and Boards.
• High credibility, trusted advisor, and able to balance strategic vision with hands-on execution.
• Advanced MS Excel and PowerPoint
• Project management software
  

Don’t feel like you check all the boxes? Here at Franklin Electric, we are dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive culture which includes embracing candidates from a variety of different backgrounds and industries. We highly encourage you to apply so we can connect on this and future opportunities.

Company Values & Benefits

FE provides many opportunities to learn and grow through development opportunities such as training, certifications, mentorship, leadership programs, tuition reimbursement, one-on-one coaching and more! We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and amenities such as:

• Hybrid remote work arrangements
• Generous paid time off & holidays
• Paid parental leave & on-site motherhood rooms
• On site café & complimentary beverage stations
• Indoor fitness facility & outdoor walking paths
• 401(k) with matching & service contributions
• Health, dental, vision, life insurance
• Short & long-term disability
• Fertility & adoption support
• Undergraduate & graduate tuition reimbursement
• Professional development assistance
• Health & wellness programs
  
  

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