Senior Director, Global Pricing & Analytics

Why Valvoline Global Operations?
 
At Valvoline Global Operations, we’re proud to be The Original Motor Oil, but we’ve never rested on being first. Founded in 1866, we introduced the world’s first branded motor oil, staking our claim as a pioneer in the automotive and industrial solutions industry. Today, as an affiliate of Aramco, one of the world’s largest integrated energy and chemicals companies, we are driven by innovation and committed to creating sustainable solutions for a better future.

With a global presence, we develop future-ready products and provide best-in-class services for our partners around the world. For us, originality isn’t just about where we began; it’s about where we’re headed and how we’ll lead the way. We are originality in motion.

Our corporate values—Care, Integrity, Passion, Unity, and Excellence—are at the heart of everything we do. These values define how we operate, how we treat one another, and how we engage with our partners, customers, and the communities we serve. At Valvoline Global, we are united in our commitment to:

•    Treating everyone with care.
•    Acting with unwavering integrity.
•    Striving for excellence in all endeavors.
•    Delivering on our commitments with passion.
•    Collaborating as one unified team.

When you join Valvoline Global, you’ll become part of a culture that celebrates creativity, innovation, and excellence. Together, we’re shaping the future of automotive and industrial solutions.

Job Purpose

The Senior Director, Global Pricing COE serves as the enterprise leader responsible for advancing the company’s global pricing capability, pricing strategy, governance, analytics maturity, and pricing operating model. This role establishes pricing as a strategic enterprise capability that drives growth, profitability, and commercial effectiveness globally.

How You Make an Impact (Job Accountabilities)

• Define enterprise pricing philosophy, governance, and strategic direction
• Build and lead the Global Pricing Center of Excellence
• Establish global pricing frameworks, methodologies, and operating models
• Drive pricing transformation and modernization initiatives globally
• Partner with executive leadership on strategic commercial decisions
• Lead pricing analytics, pricing technology, and AI-enabled pricing initiatives
• Establish enterprise pricing KPIs and governance standards
• Build organizational capability, leadership pipeline, and pricing talent strategy
• Drive global alignment while balancing regional business needs
• Sponsor enterprise margin improvement and value-based pricing initiatives

What You Bring to the Role (Job Qualifications / Education / Skills / Requirements / Capabilities)

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Economics, Business, Engineering, Mathematics, or related field
• 15+ years of pricing, strategy, commercial excellence, or analytics leadership experience
• Significant enterprise and global leadership experience
• Proven success leading pricing transformation and enterprise capability development
• Strong executive leadership and strategic influence capabilities
• Deep commercial, financial, and pricing strategy expertise
• Experience leading global teams and complex organizational change
• Advanced understanding of pricing technology, analytics, and governance
• MBA strongly preferred

Competencies Desired

1. Enterprise Vision – Defines and advances global pricing strategy.
2. Executive Leadership – Influences enterprise business decisions.
3. Organizational Transformation – Builds scalable enterprise capability.
4. Global Leadership – Aligns regional and global priorities effectively.
5. Innovation & Modernization – Advances pricing analytics, systems, and automation.

Working Conditions / Physical Requirements / Travel Requirements

• Office-based role with global business engagement requirements
• Ability to lead across multiple regions and time zones
• Significant executive interaction and strategic planning responsibilities
• Travel up to 35% including international travel

Valvoline Global is an equal opportunity employer. We are dedicated to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives and skills. We strictly prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other legally protected characteristic.

We are committed to ensuring accessibility throughout our recruitment process. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in any stage of the recruitment or selection process, please contact us at:.

•    Email: Valvolineglobalcareers@valvolineglobal.com

This contact information is solely for accommodation requests. For inquiries about application status, please use the appropriate channels listed in your application materials.

Are You Ready to Make an Impact?

At Valvoline Global, we’re looking for passionate and talented individuals to join our journey of innovation and excellence. Are you ready to shape the future with us? Apply today.

Requisition ID: 2659