Director, Strategy & Transformation, Vita

Are you passionate about transformation, business impact, and continuous improvement?

Are you comfortable driving governance and performance management with senior leaders?

Are you strategic yet hands-on, with ability to connect board-level direction to operational detail?

Then you may be our new Director, Strategy & Transformation

This role partners closely with the VP, Strategy & Business Development to lead the transversal strategic and transformation efforts across Vita. The key focus is on the disciplined execution of the Value Creation Initiative (VCI) portfolio and delivery of the Long-Term Plan (LTP) and annual Business Plan (BP). The position ensures strong alignment between strategic priorities, governance cadence, and operational delivery-serving as a backbone for structured execution and performance management across Brands, Markets, and Vita Global Services.

You will work closely with the Strategy team, our CEO, COO, CFO, CHRO, and Finance leadership as well as Brand and Market Heads

You will:

• Lead transversal VCI PMO, ensuring structured governance, portfolio visibility, and measurable impact through dashboards

• Steer preparation and alignment of LTP and BP deliverables in close collaboration with Finance

• Drive the development of cross-brand KPI dashboards for performance and strategic alignment

• Oversee governance materials for Board, Global Leadership Team (GLT), Vita Leadership Team (VLT), and BP

• Provide structured insight and project management support across key strategic pillars

• Ensure quality and timeliness of executive deliverables, fostering accountability and transparency across functions

• Act as sparring partner to the VP Strategy & Business Development on transversal priorities, governance, and overall strategy cadence

Your Background

• Master's degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, or related field

• Min. 7 years in management consulting, strategy, or transformation leadership

• Proven experience managing large-scale programs or PMOs with financial impact tracking

• Strong understanding of financial performance management (EBIT, 4WC, cost efficiency)

• Demonstrated ability to align strategic initiatives with operational execution across business units and functions

• Excellent stakeholder management and influencing skills at senior levels

• Strong analytical and presentation capabilities (Excel, PowerPoint, BI tools)

• Experience working within matrix or multi-brand organizations

• Fluent English required; additional European languages are an asset

START YOUR JOURNEY AT FISKARS GROUP

We are eagerly awaiting your application. We review applications on a continuous basis, so please submit your CV in English today! Don't worry about a cover letter, your application is enough indication of your interest.

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At Fiskars, we value providing benefits that matter to you and cater to our diverse global workforce, no matter where you are in the world. While benefits may vary based on location, here are some of the incredible offerings you can expect when joining our team:

Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors.

Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well-being focused programs and coverage, adapted to the requirements of each region.

Work-Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life.

Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential.

Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets.

Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued.

Vested Interest: Through our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP), you have the opportunity to invest in Fiskars Group and become a proud co-owner, sharing in the success and growth of the company.

Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands.

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

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