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Director of Transformation

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Director of Transformation Role Summary

The Director of Transformation will lead tech transformation initiatives to achieve strategic goals, champion operational excellence, and modernize operating models.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead enterprise-wide transformations: Plan and implement significant technology and business revolutions on a large scale.
  • Drive operating model maturity: Advance the Product Operating Model (POM) across Product teams and adoption of Agile/Lean practices for IT teams.
  • Spearhead generative AI initiatives: Lead the corporate GenAI strategy for Employees, guiding phased adoption and scaling a governed, citizen-led innovation program.
  • Champion process simplification: Apply Lean principles to analyze, redesign, and simplify complex cross-functional processes.
  • Lead a high-performing team: Directly manage, mentor, and develop a small team of transformation coaches and practitioners.
  • Guide executive partners: Function as a trusted consultant to senior management, formulating and delivering clear communications to secure executive-level alignment and sponsorship.
  • Implement outstanding change management: Develop thorough OCM strategies, including tailored training and communication plans.

Requirements

  • 10+ years of experience in a transformation, change management, or strategic program management role.
  • Demonstrated history of guiding intricate business evolutions in organizations with more than 500 employees and annual revenues exceeding $1 billion.
  • Profound knowledge in implementing Product Operating Models (POM) and growing Agile and Lean Practices.
  • Demonstrable experience leading or playing a key role in the strategic rollout of Generative AI solutions.
  • Demonstrated experience in managing individuals, showcasing a history of recruiting, nurturing, and guiding teams with direct supervision.
  • Outstanding communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, effectively engaging and influencing senior executives.

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Job Type

Job Type
Full Time
Location
Durham, NC

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