Director of Transformation
HybridRidgefield, New Jersey, United States
Job Summary
Lead structured EBITDA-driving initiatives across Applegreen's US Travel Plaza business with an equal focus on cost optimization and revenue growth. Identify, prioritize, and execute high-impact value levers while developing clear plans with measurable targets and timelines. Drive cost improvement in procurement, consumables, and utilities, and partner with stakeholders to unlock margin opportunities. Lead the Transformation Office, establish monthly Steering Committees, and own workstreams to ensure delivery against milestones. Drive the pricing agenda across food and retail, including price optimization and elasticity analysis, in partnership with Commercial. Track realized benefits to ensure sustained P&L impact and communicate progress to executive audiences. This hybrid role requires at least three days in the Glen Rock, NJ office.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in business, finance, economics, or related field
- 5-7 years experience in transformation, project management, operational strategy, or value creation roles
- Demonstrated track record of delivering tangible EBITDA impact
- Strong track record in value creation, transformation, or performance improvement in a multi-site or distributed business
- Deep understanding of cost drivers, margin levers, and operational performance metrics
- Experience leading cross-functional transformation programs with measurable financial outcomes
- Advanced analytical capability, including financial modelling and data-driven decision-making
- Proven ability to operate at both strategic and executional levels
- Collaborative and influential, with the ability to align diverse stakeholders around common goals
- Excellent communication skills, including experience preparing materials for executive audiences
- High level of ownership, pace, and delivery focus in a dynamic environment
- Excellent project management skills and ability to independently manage multiple projects
- Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software
- Hybrid position with at least 3 days in our Glen Rock, NJ office
Desired Qualifications
- MBA or advanced degree preferred
- Background in leading consulting firms strongly preferred
- Experience in travel, retail, foodservice, hospitality, or multi-unit operations preferred
- Exposure to procurement-driven transformation or cost programs highly desirable
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