Sr. Director, Enterprise Transformation - Virtual

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Position SummaryThe Sr. Director, Enterprise Transformation is a senior leader responsible for driving the integrated execution of the organization’s most complex and strategic enterprise priorities across cross-functional business and technology functions.The Sr. Director translates enterprise strategy into executable transformation roadmaps, establishes the operating model and governance required to drive delivery, and ensures work across the organization is connected to common priorities, milestones, and measurable business outcomes.Operating regularly with C-suite executives and senior business and technology leaders, the Sr. Director leads governance forums, providing clear visibility to progress, risks, dependencies, trade-offs, decisions, and value realization across all levels of the organization ensuring executive decisions translate into coordinated actionThis is not a traditional program management role; the Sr. Director operates above and across individual programs to connect strategy, integrated execution, and enterprise outcomes.Key ResponsibilitiesLead Enterprise TransformationProvide end-to-end leadership for complex, multi-year transformations spanning multiple programs, functions, platforms, and executive stakeholders.Establish a cohesive view of transformation scope, sequencing, dependencies, risks, investments, decisions, resources, and outcomes.Identify systemic execution issues and organizational barriers that cross program or functional boundaries and drive them to resolution.Create clarity, structure, and momentum in complex environments where ownership, priorities, or execution mechanisms may not be fully established.Lead Executive Governance and Decision-MakingLead executive steering committees and governance forums with regular participation from C-suite and senior executive leaders, driving decision-oriented agendas and executive narratives focused on business outcomes, transformation health, risks, dependencies, trade-offs, investments, and required decisions.Synthesize complex information into concise, fact-based executive insights, recommendations, and calls to action.Facilitate alignment and decision-making across senior leaders with competing prioritiesEnsure executive decisions are translated into clear actions, ownership, and execution expectations across programs and functions.Drive Integrated Execution Across ProgramsProvide matrixed transformation leadership to Program Managers and other delivery leaders supporting the portfolio.Establish the integrated critical path, cross-program milestones, dependencies, and execution expectations against which detailed program plans are managed.Ensure individual program plans collectively support enterprise transformation objectives and executive commitments.Surface and resolve conflicts involving cross-program priorities, sequencing, ownership, dependencies, capacity, and assumptions.Design and Drive the Transformation Operating ModelEstablish clear roles, accountabilities, decision rights, governance, escalation paths, and ways of working across executive sponsors, programs, workstreams, and enabling teams.Create integrated mechanisms for planning, dependency management, risk management, decision management, performance tracking, and executive reporting.Design governance and meeting architecture that enables timely decisions and accelerates execution rather than adding unnecessary bureaucracy.Identify fragmented ownership, ineffective processes, or organizational structures that impede execution and drive resolution.Drive Business Outcomes and Value RealizationEstablish transformation-level outcomes, key performance indicators, success measures, and performance mechanisms aligned with enterprise objectives. appropriately addressing people, process, technology, data, operating model, and adoption requirements necessary for sustainable outcomesPartner with Finance and business leaders to connect transformation priorities to investment decisions, expected benefits, financial drivers, and value realization.Use quantitative and qualitative insights to assess transformation performance and recommend changes in priorities, sequencing, investment, or execution approach.Ensure leadership discussions remain focused on measurable business, client, operational, and financial outcomes—not simply completion of activities or milestones.Leadership ProfileThe successful candidate will be an accomplished leader with demonstrated experience leading complex, large-scale programs within a Fortune 500 or similarly complex organization.This individual must possess the executive presence and judgment required to lead governance with C-suite and senior executive leaders while maintaining sufficient execution depth to understand whether the programs, plans, dependencies, and teams beneath the executive view are truly connected.The ideal candidate combines strategic thinking with strong execution discipline, business and financial acumen, systems thinking, and the ability to influence across highly matrixed organizations. They are comfortable challenging assumptions, facilitating difficult trade-offs, creating structure in ambiguous environments, and driving accountability without relying solely on formal authority.Required QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, Finance, or a related discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.15+ years of progressive experience in enterprise transformation, business or technology transformation, strategy execution, portfolio leadership, or related leadership roles.Strong business and financial acumen, including experience connecting transformation priorities to investment decisions, business value, and performance outcomes.Exceptional executive communication, facilitation, structured problem-solving, and stakeholder-management capabilities.Preferred QualificationsMaster’s degree, MBA, or other relevant advanced degree.Experience leading business and technology transformations involving digital experience, technology modernization, data platforms, operating model redesign, or client experience.Experience operating across Product, Technology, Operations, Data, Finance, Commercial, Client Delivery, and other enterprise functions.Experience leading transformation across geographically distributed or global organizations.Application and InterviewBy applying for a position with Alight, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Alight’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test. You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.Alight requires all virtual interviews to be conducted on video. Please be aware that Alight is a camera-on culture and may require occasional travel to one of our physical office locations.Our commitment to InclusionWe celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.At Alight, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.As part of this commitment, Alight will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Equal Opportunity Policy StatementAlight is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state, or local law. In addition, we take affirmative action to employ disabled persons, disabled veterans, and other covered veterans.Alight provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request reasonable accommodations/modifications by contacting their recruiter.Authorization to work in the Employing CountryApplicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not, now or in the future, require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Alight.Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.Salary Pay RangeMinimum :260,000.00 USDMaximum :290,000.00 USDPay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: Wellbeing and Benefits Selector Page - AlightDISCLAIMER:Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer.Job SummaryJob number: R-38033Profession: Project Management