Lead transformative projects driving organizational success and innovation. Collaborate across functions to deliver impactful initiatives. Develop scalable processes enhancing efficiency and change adoption.
Director, Strategic Projects And Change Delivery
in Information Technology PermanentJob Detail
Job Description
Overview
- Drive strategic projects and change delivery initiatives, fostering organizational transformation and operational excellence within a dynamic and innovative environment.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless execution of high-impact initiatives across various departments and functions.
- Develop and institutionalize project and change management capabilities, establishing scalable processes and best practices.
- Partner with senior leaders to assess change impacts, stakeholder readiness, and adoption risks for organizational improvements.
- Establish governance frameworks, KPIs, and decision-making processes to drive accountability and progress in projects.
- Communicate effectively with executive sponsors and stakeholders, providing clear updates on project status and outcomes.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to leaders navigating complex change, offering strategic insights and guidance.
- Contribute to the organization's transformation agenda by embedding change management best practices into operations.
Key Responsibilities & Duties
- Lead and oversee complex, cross-functional transformation initiatives across operations, technology, and other departments/functions.
- Ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and aligned with strategic priorities.
- Design and execute structured change management approaches to support successful adoption of new processes and systems.
- Establish clear project governance, KPIs, decision-making frameworks, and escalation paths to drive accountability.
- Develop scalable processes and tools that can be leveraged across initiatives of varying complexity.
- Communicate clearly with executive sponsors and senior leaders on project status, risks, tradeoffs, and outcomes.
- Embed change management best practices into project delivery to ensure sustained adoption and operational integration.
- Partner with functional leaders to assess change impacts, stakeholder readiness, communication needs, and adoption risks.
Job Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or related discipline; MBA preferred.
- 10+ years of experience in project management, program delivery, transformation, or change management roles.
- Proven experience formalizing project and/or change management functions.
- Certifications such as PMP, Prosci Change Management Professional, PgMP, Lean/Six Sigma preferred.
- Experience working closely with technology, operations, and business teams in a matrixed environment.
- Strong working knowledge of project management and change management methodologies and technologies.
- Exceptional stakeholder management skills and ability to influence without authority.
- Experience in real estate services, corporate environments, or management consulting preferred.
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