Date: Apr 15, 2024
Location: Washington, DC, DC, US, 20036
Company: American Chemical Society
Company: American Chemical Society
American Chemical Society (ACS) is the world's largest scientific membership association. Its mission is to "advance the broader chemistry enterprise and its practitioners for the benefit of Earth and its people". ACS Publications is a Division of ACS and has all the characteristics of a medium-large scientific and technical publishing organization. It is one of two Divisions charged with serving the dual function of generating a reliable annual surplus to support the Society's programmatic activities, while also fulfilling a core goal of the Society in advancing knowledge in the field of chemistry and the chemical industry.
The Division
The Publications Division of the American Chemical Society (ACS Publications) publishes over 80+ high-quality scholarly journals, numerous eBooks, and the weekly periodical Chemical & Engineering News focused on chemistry and chemistry-related topics. It provides its customers and the worldwide scientific community with a comprehensive collection of high-quality information products and services for the practice and advancement of the chemical sciences.
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The Role
The Vice President of Transformation plays a pivotal leadership role at ACS Publications. In this position, the individual will support multiple transformative activities by identifying, prioritizing, and implementing or supporting the implementation of strategic business initiatives.
The remit extends beyond isolated changes, fostering collaboration between relevant teams across the Division. Examples of transformation activities will include strategic technology developments, process improvements, and various other transformations across all groups within ACS Publications. The individual will adjust strategies as needed, considering market dynamics, technological shifts, and evolving business needs. The incumbent will be responsible for development and maintaining a transformation risk management and governance framework.
The VP of Transformation will effectively communicate the vision, goals, and rationale behind transformation initiatives to all relevant stakeholders, articulating how each initiative contributes to the overall organizational goals, today and in the future.
The position reports directly to the President of ACS Publications.
The VP, Transformation will lead a staff of 5 direct reports: two in program management, two in change management, and one in data governance. Each of these will be a newly created position.
Responsibilities
Transformation Strategy and Execution:
Governance and Risk Management:
Program Management:
Change Management:
Data Governance:
Culture Transformation:
Candidate Qualifications and Attributes
We are seeking a dynamic, experienced leader who can drive transformational change for ACS Publications. The ideal candidate possesses the following qualifications and attributes:
Education and Experience:
Transformation Expertise:
Methodologies and Data Strategy:
Leadership Skills:
Adaptability and Resilience:
This position will be primarily based in the Washington, D.C. office or Columbus, OH office.Publications Division employees work a hybrid schedule, consisting of working onsite two days per work, as decided by functional area. The balance of the week is open to working remotely, though employees are always welcome onsite each day if they choose.
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