Director of Corporate Development

Position Summary The Sr. Director, Transformation & Corporate Development, will be a senior member of the Value Creation Office (VCO) at Propelis, a private equity–backed global packaging and creative services holding company formed in 2025 through the merger of SGS & Co and SGK Brand Solutions, reporting to the Senior Vice President, Transformation & Corporate Development. The VCO serves as the strategic command center guiding Propelis to focus on the highest-impact actions that drive lasting value across four key pillars: Merger Integration & Execution, Strategic Initiatives, Corporate Development, and Corporate Strategy, spanning the company’s five lines of business (Core Pack, Print Solutions, Marks, Collide, and 5Flow) and Shared Services. The Sr. Director, Transformation & Corporate Development, will lead multiple projects and workstreams simultaneously, lead and develop a team of VCO professionals, shape VCO-led solutions, and drive operational performance improvements across the LoBs. The position requires advanced problem-solving abilities, deep experience leading complex, multi-stakeholder programs, distinguished financial modeling and synergy tracking capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to drive measurable outcomes at the portfolio or LoB level. The incumbent will display collaborative leadership, strong accountability, clarity in communication at all levels of the organization, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced, PE-backed environment. The ideal candidate will display high business acumen, analytical rigor, and executive presence, and be proficient with Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and PowerPoint). This position will have a minimum of one direct report, with the potential for additional direct reports, and will be expected to lead, coach, and develop team members. This is a remote role Essential Responsibilities and Accountabilities This position will be responsible for leading programs, directing teams, and delivering measurable results across VCO-led transformation, integration, and strategic initiatives, working directly with senior and executive leadership across Propelis. Lead multiple VCO projects and workstreams end-to-end, owning scope, schedule, budget, team resourcing, and outcomes from initiative design through stage-gate close-out and value realization; accountable for workstream-level and LoB-level success Oversee and ensure integrity of labor synergy and headcount tracking across the program master roster, including monthly reconciliation of HR (UltiPro) and finance data sources, Synergy ID assignment, and resolution of new-hire and exit discrepancies across the LoBs; own the analytical framework and delegate execution to supporting team members Lead the design, planning, and execution of integration and transformation workstreams — including TSA management — aligned to Propelis’ synergy capture targets, driving progress through the VCO’s structured stage-gate process (L0–L5), monitoring KPIs, financial impacts, risks, and issues, and making escalation decisions with clear rationale Author and own executive-level materials for SteerCo, Board, and ELT reviews, including strategic narratives, financial summaries, and decision documents; advise on how critical communications should be structured and ensure all deliverables meet executive presentation standards Own and continuously improve the VCO’s monthly operating review (MOR) cadence across the five lines of business, producing consolidated views of synergy realization, initiative health, and variance against bank model commitments; identify value leakage and develop mitigating actions Build, own, and refine advanced financial models, business cases, and variance analyses that serve as primary inputs to executive decision-making, synergy tracking, and the financial outlook cadence (budgeting, forecasting); develop new valuation methodologies and analytical frameworks as needed Lead Corporate Development workstreams in partnership with senior VCO leadership, including target screening and pipeline management, commercial and financial diligence, synergy modeling, target operating model design, and Day 1 / Day 100 integration planning; present findings and recommendations to executive stakeholders Drive the development of scalable solutions and governance that enable sustainable growth and operational excellence beyond immediate integration; shape VCO-led solutions and improve operational performance across LoBs Lead workstreams within the VCO’s commercial intelligence initiative (Project Oculus), including development of the revenue event taxonomy, product identifier data architecture, and forward demand models that connect packaging event signals to bottoms-up forecasting, capacity planning, and whitespace analysis Proactively identify, scope, and prioritize enterprise-level risks across assigned portfolios; develop mitigation strategies and ensure cross-functional alignment to protect business continuity and synergy commitments Lead, mentor, and develop direct reports and project team members; provide coaching on analytical rigor, executive communication, stakeholder management, and career development; build the VCO talent pipeline and foster a high-performance team culture Competency Requirements Collaborative leadership, strong accountability, and clarity in communication; able to foster team environments across organizational lines within project teams Proven problem-solving skills with the ability to lead teams and the broader VCO organization in solving complex problems, develop substantive insights, balance competing priorities, and recommend trade-offs with clear rationale Distinguished financial modeling capabilities, including the ability to build complex, multi-scenario models from scratch, develop new valuation methodologies, and translate financial analysis into executive-level strategic recommendations Demonstrated ability to develop direct and indirect reports; effective coach who sees project teams as an extension of themselves and communicates effectively up and down the organization Strong interpersonal skills and executive presence; advises on how critical communications should be structured and is relied upon to land mission-critical, complex ideas; mastery of written communications and deliverables across all audience types Strategic thinker who goes beyond analysis to interpret implications and make actionable recommendations linked to the business “big picture” and enterprise value creation Execution mindset with strong strategic thinking, collaboration and influence, adaptability in change, and results orientation Deep expertise in designing engagements that are logical and comprehensive; strong competency in building project teams and models; conveys how workstreams support overall objectives Ability to define problems, collect data from multiple sources, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; develops new methodologies and infuses new thinking into existing frameworks Excellent computer skills — MS Excel (advanced), MS Word, MS PowerPoint Experience with enterprise integration platforms (e.g., Wave) or business intelligence tools is required Educational & Experience Minimum Requirements Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Finance, Economics, or a related field; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred 5+ years of experience in strategy, consulting, project/program management, corporate development, or transformation roles Experience in M&A integration, post-merger synergy capture, or corporate transformation is required Proven ability to lead cross-functional project teams and deliver quality results on time and on budget across multiple concurrent workstreams Prior experience in a PE-backed portfolio company environment, an Integration Management Office (IMO) / Value Creation Office (VCO), or a top-tier management consulting firm is highly desirable Experience leading and developing direct reports or project team members is strongly preferred About Propelis: Propelis is a portfolio of global marketing services and technology companies with a combined legacy of 150+ years , 2,000+ clients , 9,000 employees , and operations across 30 countries. Propelis provides the scale and support of a global organization while preserving the unique culture and identity of each company in its portfolio. For more information visit: EEO Statement: We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need. We offer equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled. We strive to make our employment website and application process accessible to all users and applicants. In doing so, we provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation or assistance completing the application process, please contact a member of our Human Resource Team. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location. The range displayed on each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for the position across all US locations. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Your recruiter can share more about the specific salary range for your preferred location during the hiring process. This is a remote position in the US. We are open to candidates in various states, with the exception of those residing in the following: AK, DC, ME, NH, NM, OK, HI, MS, MT, NV, NE, ND, SD, VT, WY, WV Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. The U.S. pay range for this position is $158,300 USD - $168,300 USD annually. Ultimately, in determining pay, we will consider the successful candidate’s location, experience, and other job-related factors. Group benefits currently include a selection of health care plans with prescription drug coverage, dental plan, vision plan, basic and supplemental life insurance, a flexible spending account for medical and dependent care expenses or a health savings account based on plan selection, short/long term disability and 401(k) Savings Plan. #LI-DNP