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Head of Commercial Operations and Transformation

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Hunter Douglas

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The Netherlands , Rotterdam

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Job Description:

Hunter Douglas is driving a multi-year transformation to modernize its operations, digital backbone, and data-driven decision-making. We’re looking for a top-tier Engagement Manager (ex-MBB or equivalent) who brings the full consulting toolkit—structured problem-solving, analytical rigor, and team leadership—to accelerate impact across commercial, operational, and digital domains. The expectation is that the individual will stay in role for approximately 2 years and then transition into a line management role (Head of Sales, GM, Divisional head of Finance).

Job Responsibility:

  • Lead highly quantitative pricing function (team of 2 data scientists)
  • Translate strategic goals into quantified impact targets and track measurable results
  • Lead complex transformation workstreams end-to-end—from diagnostic to design to execution
  • Manage and coach cross-functional teams, including analysts and data scientists, to deliver data-backed insights and implement scalable solutions
  • Partner with senior leadership to drive alignment and ensure delivery of transformation milestones
  • Bring structured, fact-based storytelling to executive forums and decision processes.

Requirements:

  • 5–8+ years total experience, including top-tier consulting (MBB) at Engagement Manager level or equivalent
  • Proven track record in leading transformation or operational improvement programs
  • Highly quantitative mindset
  • strong with financial modeling, analytics, and data translation
  • Experience managing data science or analytics teams
  • Exceptional communication, stakeholder management, and leadership presence.
What we offer:
  • Direct exposure to C-suite, significant ownership, and the opportunity to shape a global transformation
  • Entrepreneurial culture with the stability of a market leader
  • Accelerated path to P&L ownership (within 2-3 years)
  • competitive and robust total compensation and benefit packages

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Job Posted:
December 09, 2025

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