Job Description

Head of Transformation & Continuous Improvement (TCI)

At Mitsubishi Power, we're not just building better clean energy technologies; we're architecting a better future. Our team is boldly redefining power generation to accelerate the world's energy transition. We operate as one team, pushing toward our vision of the future. We value problem solvers, prioritize collaboration, and support each other in an inclusive culture built on accountability and authenticity by demonstrating our values: Safety, Family, Innovative, Inclusive, Accountable & Courageous. Together, we’re building the future we all aspire to - making net zero a reality.

The Head of Transformation & Continuous Improvement is a senior leader responsible for driving the successful execution of PG’s most critical strategic initiatives while building the capabilities required to deliver sustainable performance improvement.

This role ensures that transformation efforts are effectively defined, governed, and executed across business units, translating strategy into measurable outcomes.

The leader has accountability for four core functions: Transformation Office, Continuous Improvement, Project Management Office (PMO), and Organizational Excellence. Together, these teams enable disciplined execution, continuous improvement, and organizational effectiveness across PG.

This role operates at the intersection of strategy and execution—ensuring initiatives that are clearly defined, properly resourced, effectively managed, and successfully adopted across the business.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Leadership

• Define and execute the PG transformation and execution strategy
• Align transformation initiatives with PG priorities and business outcomes
• Establish a clear roadmap of initiatives, capabilities, and investments

Business Unit Partnership

• Partner with BU leadership to translate strategy into executable initiatives
• Ensure alignment across functions and eliminate execution barriers
• Drive shared accountability for results and outcomes

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive adoption of CI methodologies and tools across the organization
• Identify and prioritize opportunities for performance improvement
• Ensure improvements are sustained and embedded

Execution & Delivery Excellence

• Ensure disciplined execution of cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Drive on-time, on-scope, and on-budget project delivery
• Establish consistent execution frameworks and governance models

Organizational Effectiveness & Change Leadership

• Lead organizational efforts to enable adoption of transformation initiatives
• Drive change management, communication, and capability building
• Improve organizational health, engagement, and performance

People Leadership

• Ensure disciplined execution of cross-functional transformation initiatives
• Drive on-time, on-scope, and on-budget project delivery
• Establish consistent execution frameworks and governance models

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, Operations Management, or a related field
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in operations, transformation, project execution, or business performance roles
• Proven track record of leading large-scale transformation and business improvement initiatives
• Strong experience in operational execution, program delivery, or project management in complex organizations
• Demonstrated ability to translate strategy into execution and measurable outcomes
• Experience leading cross-functional, enterprise-scale initiatives in matrix environments
• Strong understanding of project management methodologies, governance, and delivery frameworks
• Experience driving continuous improvement or operational excellence initiatives
• Proven ability to lead organizational change and transformation efforts
• Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder influence capabilities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a results-oriented mindset

Preferred

• 5+ years of leadership experience in Transformation Office, PMO, CI, or Organizational Effectiveness functions
• Experience building or leading a Project Management Office or Center of Excellence
• Experience leading cross-BU or enterprise-level transformation programs
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, or other structured improvement methodologies
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, energy, or project-driven environments
• Experience in organizational design, change management, or organizational health initiatives
• Experience managing large internal strategic projects
• Relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Change Management certifications)

Leadership Competencies

• Thinks beyond immediate tasks to define a future-state roadmap and rally stakeholders around its Strategic Vision
• Understands the upstream and downstream interdependencies of process and data decisions Systems Thinking
• Builds credibility with both technical and non-technical audiences; effective at navigating organizational complexity Influence & Partnership
• Drives adoption of new processes and tools through communication, coaching, and persistence Change Leadership
• Makes decisions grounded in data; sets high standards for accuracy and insight quality Analytical Rigor
• Invests in team growth and creates an environment where people are challenged and supported Talent Development

Why Should You Apply?

• Excellent Benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision & 401K Matching).
• Excellent development programs and advancement opportunities.
• Tuition reimbursement and on-the-job training.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Committed to quality products and services.
• Great working environment and culture.
• Employee Appreciation Programs and Event.

Mitsubishi Power is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer actively seeking to diversify the workforce and is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity. Therefore, all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under applicable law, are strongly encouraged to apply.