VP, Transformation

Conduent

7d

About The Position

The Vice President of Transformation is an enterprise-wide leadership role responsible for driving large-scale business transformation and accelerating innovation as the organization evolves into a more tech-led, future-ready company. This leader will translate enterprise strategy into actionable transformation and innovation initiatives, oversee complex global programs, and embed a culture of continuous improvement across all functions and geographies. This role will lead the global execution of the company’s innovation and transformation agenda, ensuring the delivery organization has the right operating model, technology capabilities, product roadmaps, and ecosystem partnerships in place to support both commercial growth and future public sector expansion.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) strongly preferred.
• 15+ years of progressive leadership experience in enterprise transformation, innovation, program leadership, or operational strategy roles within complex, matrixed organizations.
• Demonstrated success leading large-scale, multi-year transformation and innovation programs across multiple functions and geographies.
• Proven ability to translate enterprise strategy into executable objectives, metrics, and initiatives that drive measurable business outcomes.
• Deep experience establishing and operating enterprise-level program governance, portfolio management, and executive reporting frameworks.
• Strong understanding of technology-enabled transformation, including modern delivery models, product roadmaps, digital platforms, and ecosystem partnerships.
• Experience building, scaling, and leading large, multidisciplinary teams (program management, solutions architecture, product, and technology).
• Track record of driving financial performance, cost optimization, and value realization through transformation initiatives.
• Exceptional executive presence with the ability to influence, coach, and gain alignment from senior leaders and stakeholders.
• Proven change leadership skills, including identifying resistance and successfully driving adoption across diverse stakeholder groups.
• Experience fostering a continuous improvement culture and embedding operational excellence at scale.
• Ability to operate effectively in fast-paced, evolving environments with competing priorities and ambiguity.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Exposure to regulated industries and/or public sector environments is a strong plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for enterprise transformation initiatives, including large, complex, cross-functional programs that span multiple business units and geographies.
• Translate organizational strategy into clear transformation and innovation objectives, metrics, and initiatives.
• Establish strategic priorities, conduct enterprise assessments, and recommend actions, improvements, and cost-savings opportunities; ensure effective execution of approved initiatives.
• Drive the global execution of the company’s innovation program, supporting the shift toward a more tech-enabled, product-driven operating model.
• Design and lead tiered program governance frameworks to ensure transparency, accountability, and disciplined execution.
• Oversee program, operational, and financial performance, ensuring alignment with enterprise objectives.
• Make final decisions on administrative and operational matters related to transformation and innovation delivery.
• Manage organizational priorities to ensure resources and investments are aligned with strategic goals.
• Serve as a trusted transformation coach, mentor, and role model to leaders, managers, and analysts across the organization.
• Lead senior executive stakeholder engagement, including expectation-setting, reporting, and communication that requires significant discovery, analysis, and synthesis.
• Build strong relationships with senior leaders across the business, gaining alignment and buy-in to successfully advance transformation initiatives.
• Identify resistance to change and proactively develop strategies to build consensus and momentum.
• Build, lead, and develop a global team of program management, solutions architecture, and product/technology professionals.
• Foster and sustain a continuous improvement culture at all levels of the organization.
• Enable collaboration across delivery, technology, product, and commercial teams to drive innovation at scale.
• Serve as a visible champion for modern delivery practices, innovation, and operational excellence.
• Stay current on process, technology, and transformation trends, as well as leading practices across relevant industries.
• Leverage external insights and ecosystem partnerships to inform innovation strategy and execution.

Benefits

• Health and Welfare Benefits: Our health and welfare benefits can be tailored to fit you and your family's needs and start on the first day of employment.
• Retirement Savings: We will support you as you save for your future.
• Employee Discounts: We offer you access to a vast selection of global, national, and local discounts on merchandise, services, travel, and more.
• Career Growth Opportunities: We help you thrive, so together, we can grow. We provide opportunities to advance your career with a vast portfolio of businesses and a global footprint.
• Paid Training: Earn while you learn and continue to grow with access to award-winning learning platforms throughout your Conduent career.
• Paid time off: We provide attractive paid time off packages designed for you to enjoy your life away from work.
• Great Work Environment: We are proud of our award-winning culture and the recognition we’ve received for our diversity efforts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees