Director of Transformations

Responsibilities

• Build the operating plan: partnering with Ginkgo's strategic finance team, and senior leaders build the strategic plan that will set the priorities for the next 3-4 years which will be the foundation for how the company executes. Work with functions to translate those into a set of Operating Plans which consists of a set of initiatives that are required and provide governance on those initiatives.
• Deliver on Transformation Office Initiatives: The Transformation Office will own the delivery of Transformation Office owned initiatives which are large and cross-functional. The ownership will plan problem definition, structuring, analysis, implementation and change management.
• Partner with the business: Develop a world-class transformation office team and lead cross-functional team members to deliver on large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Drive change, own the results: act as a financial, operational, and "change" visionary while also diving into the tactical details required to deliver on our goals.

Desired Capabilities and Experience

• 8+ years of leading change in operationally and technically-complex organizations as a business operations, strategy, or financial professional
• Undergraduate degree in science, engineering, business, or related field
• 5+ years of experience leading teams through periods of rapid scaling in an entrepreneurial environment
• Enthusiasm about being a part of Ginkgo's mission
• Ability to define and build new operating models from the ground up
• Comfort with leading large-scale transformations; recognizes the importance of proactive change management with a sensitivity to company culture
• Strong project management capability, including the ability to build detailed timelines and hold external teams accountable for hard deadlines
• Consistent record of successfully executing complex business and technical projects with both third parties and cross-functionally within a rapidly evolving business structure
• Ability to map team targets & execution to company strategy & vision
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills, with a history of strong business judgment; reflexively reverts to first principles instead of dogma; clear thinking around which "business orthodoxy" or "best practices" should be deployed in which contexts
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and attention to detail, with the ability to efficiently organize information, analyze large datasets, and present recommendations in a clear, impactful manner
• Exceptional relationship-building and interpersonal skills; ability to develop strong working partnerships inside and outside of Ginkgo
• Comfort working at the intersection of technical and non-technical teams

Preferred Capabilities and Experience

• Hard tech and/or life sciences experience is a plus, but not required
• MS, MBA and/or PhD is a plus, but not required
• Management consulting, investment banking, and/or investing experience is a plus, but not required

Total compensation for this role is market driven, with a starting salary of $175,000+, as well as company stock awards. Base pay is ultimately determined based on a candidate's skills, expertise, and experience. We also offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental & vision coverage, health spending accounts, voluntary benefits, leave of absence policies, Employee Assistance Program, 401(k) program with employer contribution, 8 paid holidays in addition to a full-week winter shutdown and unlimited Paid Time Off policy.