Senior Director, Transformation & Enterprise Data

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in United Kingdom.

📋 Description

• Spearhead Keyloop's enterprise transformation initiatives, managing portfolio pace, prioritization, governance, and value realization.

• Establish and lead the transformation operating model, including its structure and standards.

• Oversee the enterprise transformation portfolio, including prioritization and governance frameworks.

• Ensure uniform reporting, RAID management, stage gates, and benefits tracking.

• Promote delivery discipline across extensive, cross-functional transformation programs spanning multiple years.

• Serve as a delivery partner to the CFO/COO and other senior leaders.

• Foster accountability among teams beyond direct reporting lines.

• Identify dependencies and risks, formulate mitigation strategies, and escalate program risks and conflicts as necessary.

• Develop and enhance transformation delivery capabilities while standardizing operational processes.

• Lead, mentor, and manage the performance of a global team of transformation and program leaders.

• Create executive-level presentations and materials.

• Refine and integrate business processes, operational best practices, and change management methodologies.

• Manage group-level cross-functional data and reporting to create a unified platform and single source of truth.

• Advocate for a dynamic, outcome-oriented delivery culture.

• Ensure the transformation portfolio is delivered on schedule and within budget while realizing program benefits aligned with the value creation plan.

⛳️ Requirements

• A proven history of leading large-scale, multi-year, cross-functional transformation programs efficiently.

• Experience in leading or establishing an Enterprise/Global PMO or portfolio management function.

• In-depth knowledge of private equity-backed business dynamics, including value creation strategies, investor reporting, and rapid decision-making cycles.

• Experience in driving enterprise data and reporting standardization, preferably incorporating a common BI/reporting platform and a unified dataset across a global organization.

• Demonstrated leadership of multi-layered, global teams through senior executives.

• Exceptional stakeholder management skills at CFO/COO, executive, and investor levels.

• 7–10 years of experience in strategic planning, program management, and change management.

• 5–7 years of experience in comprehensive business process redesign.

• 7–10 years of direct experience in technology or enterprise software companies.

• Capacity to analyze complex issues, pinpoint operational shortcomings, and devise integrated solutions through cross-functional teams without direct reporting structures.

• Strong executive-level verbal and written communication and presentation skills.

• A robust sense of urgency and a strong drive for results.

• Familiarity with project/portfolio management tools like Smartsheet, Jira, MS Project, and Power BI.

• Experience in software/SaaS or technology-driven businesses, especially in transitioning from on-premise to SaaS, is a plus.

• Project and change management certifications such as PMP, PRINCE2, MSP, or Prosci are preferred, but not mandatory.

• An MBA is considered advantageous.

• No specific academic qualifications are required; selection will be based on experience and potential.

🏝️ Benefits

• Training and support to encourage innovation, adaptability to change, and exploration of diverse career paths.

• An inclusive work environment and culture.

• Compensation and benefits that reflect individual performance.

• Commitment to employee development.

• Access to AI tools and training designed to enhance creativity and productivity.

• A workplace that promotes equal opportunity.