Our client, JELD-WEN, contacted Movemeon to hire a Strategy Director. The Strategy Director is responsible for leading the new Strategy & Transformation division and for answering the complex strategic questions around the topics of corporate development, performance & restructuring and transformation.

Client brief

JELD-WEN is one of the world’s largest manufacturers of doors and windows — operates in 25 countries with 116 manufacturing facilities located primarily in North America, Europe and Australia.

As they continue to scale in Europe, JELD-WEN reached out to Movemeon to hire a talented consultant to work with the Executive VP for Europe to build & lead the Transformation Division. This role is responsible for answering the complex strategic questions around the topics of corporate development (strategy & markets), performance & restructuring and transformation.

JELD-WEN’s hiring need

• 5+ years experience in consulting
• Previous change management/transformation experience
• Stakeholder management and experience working with C-suite
• Experience setting up PMO’s

How Movemeon supported

• From adding to your shortlist to advising on compensation, our specialists are here to help until you hire
• We can advise you on retention, job descriptions & more
• We help you increase your client brand recognition within our network, so you can find top-caliber candidates

Delivery & Impact

• One of our industry experts had an in-depth conversation with the client to understand the hiring needs and craft an effective job description, which illustrated the unique selling points of the role and the client’s journey and future growth plans
• We then promoted this opportunity to our network, which comprises over 50,000 consultants, 45% of which have a background from Bain, McKinsey & BCG, with the others coming from major strategy firms, the Big Four and various boutiques
• The dedicated Success Manager, Alec, shortlisted the best candidates to match the role’s requirements and provided ongoing support to the client
• Within one month, JELD-WEN was able to extend an offer to the successful candidate, who previously worked at McKinsey

Results

• By partnering with Movemeon, JELD-WEN had access to an unrivalled pool of engaged consultants across the globe
• JELD-WEN saved significant costs compared to traditional headhunters or recruitment companies
• JELD-WEN hired the successful candidate into the Strategy Director role