VP, Transformation

Job Description: • Provide executive leadership for enterprise transformation initiatives, including large, complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple business units and geographies. • Translate organizational strategy into clear transformation and innovation objectives, metrics, and initiatives. • Establish strategic priorities, conduct enterprise assessments, and recommend actions, improvements, and cost-savings opportunities; ensure effective execution of approved initiatives. • Drive the global execution of the company’s innovation program, supporting the shift toward a more tech-enabled, product-driven operating model. • Design and lead tiered program governance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and disciplined execution. • Oversee program, operational, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives. • Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters related to transformation and innovation delivery. • Manage organizational priorities to ensure resources and investments are aligned with strategic goals. • Serve as a trusted transformation coach, mentor, and role model to leaders, managers, and analysts across the organization. • Lead senior executive stakeholder engagement, including expectation-setting, reporting, and communication that requires significant discovery, analysis, and synthesis. • Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the business, gaining alignment and buy-in to successfully advance transformation initiatives. • Identify resistance to change and proactively develop strategies to build consensus and momentum. • Build, lead, and develop a global team of program management, solutions architecture, and product/technology professionals. • Foster and sustain a continuous improvement culture at all levels of the organization. • Enable collaboration across delivery, technology, product, and commercial teams to drive innovation at scale. • Serve as a visible champion for modern delivery practices, innovation, and operational excellence. • Stay current on process, technology, and transformation trends, as well as leading practices across relevant industries. • Leverage external insights and ecosystem partnerships to inform innovation strategy and execution. Requirements: • Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred. • 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise transformation, innovation, program leadership, or operational strategy roles within complex, matrixed organizations. • Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-year transformation and innovation programs across multiple functions and geographies. • Proven ability to translate enterprise strategy into executable objectives, metrics, and initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes. • Deep experience establishing and operating enterprise-level program governance, portfolio management, and executive reporting frameworks. • Strong understanding of technology-enabled transformation, including modern delivery models, product roadmaps, digital platforms, and ecosystem partnerships. • Experience building, scaling, and leading large, multidisciplinary teams (program management, solutions architecture, product, and technology). • Track record of driving financial performance, cost optimization, and value realization through transformation initiatives. • Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and gain alignment from senior leaders and stakeholders. • Proven change leadership skills, including identifying resistance and successfully driving adoption across diverse stakeholder groups. • Experience fostering a continuous improvement culture and embedding operational excellence at scale. • Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities and ambiguity. • Exposure to regulated industries and/or public sector environments is a strong plus. • Ability to travel as needed. Benefits: • Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment. • Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future. • Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more. • Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint. • Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career. • Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work. • Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts. Apply tot his job