Transformation Portfolio Director
Maximus
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation strategy that aligns with the company's strategic objectives and industry best practices.2. Own the development and management of the transformation delivery plan ensuring all projects and initiatives are qualified and aligned to the transformation strategy.3. Lead and manage large-scale transformation and mobilisation projects and programmes, ensuring:• they are delivered on time, within scope and budget• required outcomes/CSFs are achieved• benefits are realised.• Any risks are identified and mitigated.4. Collaborate with peers and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and encourage innovation and creativity across the organisation.5. Oversee alignment with change management, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives, to provide a holistic view of change and ensure business impacts are assessed and managed effectively to minimise disruption.6. Lead the Transformation Board and engage with all relevant parties to monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to key stakeholders and the country leadership team and supporting organisation wide communications as required.7. Manage bid solution design and inputs for transformation and mobilisation, driving standardisation and re-use where possible and ensuring all documentation is captured in the bid library.
Qualifications & ExperienceEssential• A proven track record of developing and implementing business transformation strategies.• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, successfully leading and implementing large-scale transformation projects.• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see the 'big picture'.• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.• Advanced project management skills, including budgeting, planning, risk management and benefits realisation.• Ability to manage and handle multiple projects, high levels of pressure and critical decision making.• High integrity and openness underpinned by commitment to a strong governance framework.
DesirableA relevant professional qualification or certification is desirable but not essential
Individual Competencies• Communication• Leadership• Problem-Solving• Teamwork• Adaptability• Results-Orientated• Customer focused• Integrity
Travel RequirementsThe role is remote but must be able to travel to locations across the UK when required with potential for occasional travel overseas, primarily to the US
EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
1. Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation strategy that aligns with the company's strategic objectives and industry best practices.2. Own the development and management of the transformation delivery plan ensuring all projects and initiatives are qualified and aligned to the transformation strategy.3. Lead and manage large-scale transformation and mobilisation projects and programmes, ensuring:• they are delivered on time, within scope and budget• required outcomes/CSFs are achieved• benefits are realised.• Any risks are identified and mitigated.4. Collaborate with peers and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and encourage innovation and creativity across the organisation.5. Oversee alignment with change management, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives, to provide a holistic view of change and ensure business impacts are assessed and managed effectively to minimise disruption.6. Lead the Transformation Board and engage with all relevant parties to monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to key stakeholders and the country leadership team and supporting organisation wide communications as required.7. Manage bid solution design and inputs for transformation and mobilisation, driving standardisation and re-use where possible and ensuring all documentation is captured in the bid library.
Salary Banding: £110,000 - £140,000 plus £8,000 car allowance
Closing Date: 6th March 2025
Qualifications & ExperienceEssential• A proven track record of developing and implementing business transformation strategies.• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, successfully leading and implementing large-scale transformation projects.• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see the 'big picture'.• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build strong relationships with key stakeholders.• Advanced project management skills, including budgeting, planning, risk management and benefits realisation.• Ability to manage and handle multiple projects, high levels of pressure and critical decision making.• High integrity and openness underpinned by commitment to a strong governance framework.
DesirableA relevant professional qualification or certification is desirable but not essential
Individual Competencies• Communication• Leadership• Problem-Solving• Teamwork• Adaptability• Results-Orientated• Customer focused• Integrity
Travel RequirementsThe role is remote but must be able to travel to locations across the UK when required with potential for occasional travel overseas, primarily to the US
EEO Statement Maximus is committed to developing, maintaining and supporting a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion throughout the recruitment process. We know that feeling included has a dramatic impact on personal well-being and are working to ensure that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment due to any personal characteristic. Advertisements for posts will include sufficiently clear and accurate information to enable potential applicants to assess their own suitability for the post. We are a Disability Confident Leader, thanks to our commitment to the recruitment, retention and career development of people with disabilities and long-term conditions. The Disability Confident scheme includes a guaranteed interview for any applicant with a disability who meets the minimum requirements for a job. When you complete your job application you will find a question asking you if you would like to apply under the Disability Confident Guaranteed Interview Scheme. If you feel that you have a disability and apply under this scheme, providing that you meet the essential criteria for the job, you will then be invited for an interview. Your Guaranteed Interview application will only be shared with the hiring manager and the local resourcing team. Where reasonable, Maximus will review and consider adjustments for those applicants who express a requirement for them during the recruitment process.
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