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Transformation Lead 

Purpose:

The Transformation Lead will play a critical role in driving and managing organizational transformation initiatives aimed at enhancing operational efficiency, improving customer experience, and fostering innovation. This position requires a strategic thinker with strong leadership skills to guide cross-functional teams through complex change processes and ensure successful implementation of transformation programs.

Key Tasks:

• Strategic Planning: Develop and execute comprehensive transformation strategies that align with the organization's goals and objectives. Identify key areas for improvement and innovation across the business.

• Project Management: Lead and manage multiple transformation projects from initiation to completion, ensuring alignment with timelines, budgets, and quality standards.

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership and key stakeholders to gain buy-in for transformation initiatives. Facilitate discussions to align on vision, objectives, and desired outcomes.

• Change Management: Design and implement change management strategies to support employee engagement and adoption of new processes, technologies, and organizational structures.

• Performance Measurement: Establish metrics and KPIs to monitor the progress and impact of transformation initiatives. Provide regular updates and reports to senior management on project status and outcomes.

• Team Leadership: Build and lead cross-functional teams, providing guidance, support, and mentorship to ensure effective collaboration and execution of transformation initiatives.

• Continuous Improvement: Foster a culture of continuous improvement by encouraging innovation, feedback, and experimentation across the organization.

• Risk Management: Identify potential risks and challenges associated with transformation initiatives and develop mitigation strategies to address them proactively.

Key Working Relation:

Senior Leadership Team

Functional and Sales Leads

Third parties / external agancies

HR, Corporate Communications

Skills & Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 7-10 years of experience in transformation, change management, or consulting roles, with a proven track record of leading successful transformation initiatives.

Skills:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities, with experience in data-driven decision-making.

- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels.

- Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools (e.g., Agile, Lean, Six Sigma).

- Ability to navigate complex organizational structures and drive alignment across diverse teams.

- Leadership: Demonstrated leadership capabilities with a focus on team development and empowerment.

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