About this role
Director of Enterprise Transformation & Program Excellence leads large cross-functional IT transformation programs with a focus on cost optimization and execution discipline in a hybrid work model.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead enterprise transformation initiatives
- Partner with CIO and IT leaders for resource allocation
- Establish program governance and risk management
- Drive data-driven decision making and executive reporting
- Enable change management and adoption
Technical Overview
Strong program governance, OKRs, and portfolio management skills; experience bridging business strategy with technology delivery; familiarity with Agile/Waterfall practices and data-driven governance.
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is an executive-level program leader with 12+ years delivering enterprise transformation in IT settings, capable of managing large cross-functional programs across a global matrix. They excel in governance, cost optimization, and change management, with a track record of influencing senior stakeholders.
Must-Have Skills
Bachelor's degree in BusinessEngineeringComputer Scienceor related field12+ years of experience in enterprise transformationprogram/project leadershipor strategy & operations roles5+ years of experience leading largecross-functional programs in a global organizationDemonstrated ability to manage complex schedulesinterdependenciesrisksand executive communications across multiple workstreams
Nice-to-Have Skills
Experience within large-scale IT or technology organizationsProven track record delivering large-scale programs with measurable business impactStrong financial acumenincluding experience building business cases and managing ROI-driven initiativesAbility to influence and align senior stakeholders without direct authorityExperience applying Agile/Waterfall methodologies and program governance
Required Skills
Bachelor's degree in BusinessEngineeringComputer Scienceor related field; 12+ years enterprise transformationprogram leadershipor strategy roles; 5+ years leading large cross-functional programs; ability to manage complex schedulesrisksand executive communications; Agile/Waterfall delivery; governance; budgeting; stakeholder management
Hard Skills
Enterprise TransformationProgram GovernanceOKRsPortfolio managementRisk mitigationExecutive ReportingVendor governanceChange managementFinancial managementAgile/WaterfallData-driven governance
Soft Skills
LeadershipStrategic thinkingStakeholder managementCommunicationInfluence without authorityCross-functional collaboration
Keywords for Your Resume
DirectorEnterprise TransformationProgram ExcellenceIT transformationPortfolio managementRisk mitigationVendor governanceChange managementExecutive reportingOKRsAgileWaterfallCross-functionalStakeholder managementBudget managementCost optimizationFinancial managementRisksGlobal teamsProgram ManagementPortfolio ManagementChange ManagementVendor GovernanceExecutive Reporting
Deal Breakers
Bachelor's degree required, 12+ years program leadership experience, Must be able to work in hybrid/in-office environment in Santa Clara, Lack of experience with Agile/Waterfall, Lack of cross-functional leadership experience
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