The transformation manager is responsible for leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives that align with strategic objectives and drive business growth. The role involves developing and executing transformation strategies, implementing new operating models, managing organizational change, and ensuring effective governance and stakeholder alignment to achieve sustainable business outcomes.
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Role Profile
- Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic transformation initiatives, from concept to execution, ensuring measurable business outcomes aligned with organizational goals.
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of current operations and define future-state visions that support enterprise-wide strategic priorities.
- Develop robust business cases that secure executive sponsorship, demonstrate ROI, and align with long-term growth and innovation objectives.
- Design and implement scalable enterprise operating models and transformation roadmaps that enhance agility, competitiveness, and operational excellence.
- Drive effective change management strategies to ensure stakeholder alignment, ownership, and sustained adoption of transformation initiatives.
- Oversee program execution by managing interdependencies, mitigating risks, and ensuring smooth transitions of outcomes into business-as-usual operations.
- Establish and enforce governance frameworks that clarify accountability, decision-making, and oversight across all transformation programs.
- Provide structured, executive-level reporting and actively contribute to steering committees to support informed decision-making and continuous improvement.
Requirements
- Minimum of 10 years’ experience in transition, transformation, or project/change management roles.
- Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Strategic Management, Organizational Development, or a related discipline.
- Proven track record delivering large-scale transformation in a corporate, IT, shared services, or consulting environment.
- A postgraduate degree or relevant certifications (e.g., PMP, PROSCI, Lean Six Sigma) is an advantage.
- Involves collaboration with senior leadership, external consultants, and strategic delivery partners.
- The role operates in a high-impact, cross-functional environment with visibility at the executive level.
Location
Dubai
