Cornerstone Building Brands, headquartered in Cary, North Carolina, is the largest manufacturer of external building products in North America with over $6 billion in annual revenue and an expansive North American footprint that includes almost 20,000 employees, operating in +70 manufacturing facilities, supported by a network of +80 distribution and branch office facilities. We have a broad product offering with a well-regarded brand portfolio including the #1 position in windows, vinyl siding, metal accessories, metal roofing and wall systems, and insulated metal panels. We believe every building we create, and every part of that building, positively contributes to communities where people live, work and play.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Director, Transformation Office will lead Cornerstone Building Brands’ transformative initiatives, with a primary focus on executing acquisition integrations and key strategic business initiatives. Reporting to the Chief Growth Officer, this role will establish robust processes and provide enterprise-wide visibility into critical transformation efforts, ensuring alignment with corporate strategy and delivering measurable outcomes. The Director will drive cross-functional collaboration, standardize methodologies, and lead change management to support the company’s growth and operational excellence across its Windows, Siding, and Shelter business units.
The role requires exceptional leadership skills to influence without direct authority and drive results in a complex, matrixed organization spanning 100+ manufacturing facilities and 19,000 employees. The role will support the other two leaders of the Growth team, the VP of Corporate Development & Integration and the VP of Corporate Strategy.
The ideal candidate will combine deep project management expertise with strategic thinking capabilities, serving as the operational backbone for the company’s portfolio of strategic initiatives while contributing to broader corporate strategy development.
WHAT YOU’LL DO
Acquisition Integration
- Support the Corporate Development team in the end-to-end execution of acquisition integration projects, developing and implementing standardized integration playbooks to ensure seamless alignment of processes, systems, and teams across acquired entities.
- Develop and manage integration plans that preserve the strategic rationale of the acquisition post-close as been integrated. This will include tracking progress on key financial and operational metrics, ensuring synergy capture (commercial, cross-sell, cost, etc.), and facilitating organizational changes to meet pre-acquisition financial targets.
- Provide regular integration updates to the Chief Growth Officer and Executive Committee, delivering clear, data-driven reports to maintain transparency and alignment with strategic goals
Strategic Business Initiative Execution
- Support the VP of Corporate Strategy and the Business Units in the execution of high-priority strategic initiatives.
- Define project scopes, objectives, and deliverables in partnership with senior leadership, managing complex, cross-functional projects.
- Establish KPIs and success metrics to evaluate initiative performance, conducting post-project reviews to capture lessons learned and drive continuous improvement.
- Translate strategic concepts into actionable plans, prioritizing initiatives that enhance market position and operational efficiency.
Process and Visibility for Transformational Execution
- Design and implement governance frameworks to standardize transformation processes, including stage-gate methodologies, approval criteria, and project management best practices.
- Develop and maintain enterprise-wide visibility into the transformation portfolio, creating dashboards and reporting mechanisms to provide executive leadership with real-time insights.
- Implement project management tools to enhance collaboration, transparency, and resource allocation across business units.
- Drive change management initiatives to support adoption of new processes, systems, or structures, fostering a culture of adaptability and cross-functional alignment.
- Develop internal transformation capabilities through training, coaching, and mentoring, establishing Centers of Excellence (COE) for project and change management.
Strategic Support
- Contribute to the annual Strategic Planning Conference and Board Strategy Planning Conference, developing Board-level presentations that visually demonstrate transformation progress and strategic impact.
- Support corporate strategy development by embedding transformation insights into long-term planning and value creation initiatives, including M&A due diligence and integration planning.
- Collaborate with the Strategy team to align transformation efforts with portfolio optimization and competitive analysis initiatives.
- Bachelor's degree required (preferably in Business, Operations, Engineering, or related field); MBA or advanced degree strongly preferred
- Minimum 10+ years of progressive experience including 4+ years in enterprise project management or PMO leadership roles and 4+ years in corporate strategy, strategy consulting, or business operations
- PMP, PgMP, or equivalent project management certification preferred
- Demonstrated success establishing and scaling Transformation/PMO functions in complex organizations
- The ability to influence without direct authority, building strong relationships with Business Unit Leaders and Functional Leaders to secure buy-in and drive results in a matrixed environment.
- Experience managing project portfolios with combined budgets exceeding $100M
- Proven track record in manufacturing, industrials, or building products industries preferred
- Background in M&A integration project management strongly preferred
- Lean Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or higher) preferred
REQUIRED COMPETENCIES:
- Cornerstone Building Brands (CBB) Values and Behaviors & Mindsets – Act consistently with CBB’s Values (Safety, Integrity, & Inclusion) and Behaviors & Mindsets (Customer-Centricity, Interconnectedness, Continuous Improvement).
- Leads Transformation – Champion, support, & drive change, managing the impact on people and processes
- Delivers Results – Prioritizes achieving outcomes without compromising values
- Influences with Impact – Clearly communicates with confidence to drive action and build enthusiasm
- Manages Courageously – Adapts to change and effectively resolves conflict
- Project Management Excellence - Expert-level knowledge of project management methodologies (Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches)
- Resiliency – Rebounding from setbacks and adversity when facing difficult situations
- Strategic & Analytical Thinking - Enterprise perspective with ability to balance strategic vision with operational execution
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.
Why work for Cornerstone Building Brands?
Our teams are at the heart of our purpose to positively contribute to the communities where we live, work and play. Full-time* team members receive** medical, dental and vision benefits starting day 1. Other benefits include PTO, paid holidays, FSA, life insurance, LTD, STD, 401k, EAP, discount programs, tuition reimbursement, training, and professional development.
*Full-time is defined as regularly working 30+ hours per week. **Union programs may vary depending on the collective bargaining agreement.
Cornerstone Building Brands is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or status as a protected veteran. You can find the Equal Employment Opportunity Poster here. You can also view Your Right to Work Poster here along with This Organizations Participation in E-Verify Poster here. If you'd like to view a copy of the company's affirmative action plan for protected veterans or individuals with disabilities or policy statement, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. If you have a disability and you believe that you need a reasonable accommodation in order to search for a job opening or to submit an online application, please contact Human Resources at 281-897-7788 or HRCompliance@cornerstone-bb.com. This email is used exclusively to assist disabled job seekers whose disability prevents them from being able to apply online. Only emails received for this purpose will be returned. Messages left for other purposes, such as following up on an application or technical issues not related to a disability, will not receive a response.
California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) of 2018
Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Notice of Recruitment Fraud
We have been made aware of multiple scams whereby unauthorized individuals are using Cornerstone Building Brand's name and logo to solicit potential job-seekers for employment. In some cases, job-seekers are being contacted directly, both by phone and e-mail. In other instances, these unauthorized individuals are placing advertisements for fake positions with both legitimate websites and fabricated ones. These individuals are typically promising high-paying jobs with the requirement that the job-seeker send money to pay for things such as visa applications or processing fees. Please be advised that Cornerstone Building Brands will never ask potential job-seekers for any sort of advance payment or bank account information as part of the recruiting or hiring process.