Senior Director of Transformation

Advance Stores Company•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Transformation to lead enterprise-wide change management and program execution at Advance Auto Parts. This high-impact role will oversee the Change Management Office (OCM) and Project Management Office (PMO), ensuring critical initiatives are prioritized, aligned, and executed effectively. Reporting to senior leadership, the Senior Director will drive cross-functional alignment, translate strategic priorities into measurable business outcomes, and foster a culture of agility and accountability. The ideal candidate is an experienced leader with expertise in managing organizational complexity, enterprise prioritization, and delivering results to senior executives. This role requires a strong blend of strategic thinking, operational discipline, and the ability to influence across teams and functions.

Requirements

Proven experience leading large, cross‑functional initiatives in complex, ambiguous environments, with accountability for results
Strong track record managing enterprise initiative portfolios, setting priorities, establishing governance and operating cadence, and driving value delivery
Deep understanding of change management with demonstrated success driving adoption and sustained behavioral change at scale
Ability to partner with and influence senior leaders across functions without direct authority
Strong analytical skills with experience defining success metrics, tracking ROI, and tying initiatives to measurable business outcomes
Ability to distill complex information into concise, decision‑ready insights for senior leadership
Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Organizational Leadership, Strategy, or a related field is required.
10+ years of experience in enterprise transformation, program management, change management, or related roles, with at least 5 years in a senior leadership capacity.

Nice To Haves

Experience in retail, distribution, or consumer‑focused organizations preferred
An advanced degree such as an MBA, Project Management, Change Management, or a relevant graduate degree is strongly preferred
Project Management or Change Management certification (PMP, CCMP, Prosci) is a plus

Responsibilities

Define and govern the organization’s multi-year transformation roadmap aligned with strategic goals.
Lead end-to-end delivery of cross-functional transformation initiatives, ensuring value realization.
Collaborate with technology leaders to drive enterprise digital transformation.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve profitability, customer experience, and operational effectiveness.
Build and manage an integrated portfolio of transformation initiatives, balancing short-term wins with long-term strategic investments.
Lead and oversee the Project Management Office (PMO) team, ensuring project management practices, tools, and methodologies are standardized and aligned to enterprise priorities.
Establish success metrics, track ROI, and ensure initiatives deliver measurable business outcomes.
Identify risks, interdependencies, and resource constraints, and develop mitigation strategies to keep initiatives on track.
Ensure the PMO supports cross-functional teams in delivering on time, within scope, and aligned to strategic objectives.
Lead enterprise Change Management to ensure adoption of new processes, systems, and ways of working.
Influence leaders at all levels to reinforce transformation outcomes and embed continuous improvement.
Build enterprise change capabilities that drive adoption, strengthen organizational resilience, enable teams to execute through ongoing change and uncertainty, and embed a mindset of continuous improvement and accountability across the organization.
Serve as a trusted partner to business and functional leaders, aligning transformation initiatives to functional goals and resolving any misalignments and resource bottlenecks to ensure seamless execution.
Facilitate decision-making and alignment across senior stakeholders with competing priorities.
Break down silos and foster collaboration and transparency across stores, corporate functions and digital teams enabling stronger execution and delivery with shared accountability.
Evolve the organization’s operating model to support growth, scalability, and omnichannel execution.
Build internal capabilities to sustain transformation efforts and maintain momentum beyond individual initiatives.
Establish and run a consistent enterprise operating cadence for planning, delivery, reviews, and reporting to ensure aligned execution and timely, informed decisions.