Principal Value Realization Leader

UKG

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated Value Realization Leader to join our ESE team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that every initiative delivers tangible business outcomes, accelerate ROI, strengthen strategic alignment, and drive adoption across the enterprise. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage the lifecycle of value delivery, and serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
12+ years of experience in program management, strategy execution, or transformation leadership roles.
Proven track record delivering measurable business outcomes in cross-functional environments.
Strong business and technical fluency; able to navigate both executive discussions and delivery details.
Proven experience delivering enterprise business applications (ERP – D365, CRM – Salesforce, EDW, Data & Analytics, HRIS, financial systems) and digital employee experience initiatives (collaboration tools, infrastructure, cloud migration, endpoint management) initiatives
Experience in product-led or technology-driven organizations preferred.
Consulting or advisory background a strong plus.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field
Experience with large-scale system architecture and Lean Portfolio Management.
Strong understanding of Agile practices (SAFe, Scrum, LPM, DevOps).
Certifications such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, LPM are preferred.
Experience with JIRA, PowerBI, DevOps and ServiceNow SPM tools
Agile coach experience a plus

Responsibilities

Develop and drive the translation of enterprise and ESE product strategies into executable, outcome-driven plans that shape and influence business direction.
Lead strategic alignment across functions by ensuring initiatives and programs reinforce enterprise priorities, proactively managing trade-offs, and optimizing portfolio-level interdependencies.
Partner with senior business and product leaders to set enterprise-wide value realization targets and define success measures that guide investment and execution decisions.
Manage the entire life cycle of value delivery for projects and programs, from ideation to post-delivery evaluation.
Establish KPIs linked to business outcomes (revenue, cost, customer experience).
Track realized value post-launch and drive accountability for sustained results.
Continuously improve delivery velocity, adoption, and return on investment.
Oversee the entire project and program portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated to initiatives that provide the greatest value.
Coordinate across ESE product, engineering, and business functions to ensure cohesive execution.
Anticipate delivery risks, surface decisions, and remove blockers proactively.
Maintain agility through iteration, feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors.
Apply structured problem-solving and consulting-style frameworks to shape decisions and outcomes.
Communicate progress through business storytelling and outcome-based narratives
Lead organizational adoption of new capabilities and processes.
Shape mindsets and behaviors to sustain impact beyond project completion.
Coach and mentor teams to build outcome orientation and business fluency.