Conduent

VP, Transformation

Conduent

full-time

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Location Type: Remote

Location: United States

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Salary

💰 $280,000 - $320,000 per year

Job Level

Lead

About the role

  • 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.

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.
  • Exposure to regulated industries and/or public sector environments is a strong plus.
  • Ability to travel as needed.
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.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.

Hard Skills & Tools
enterprise transformationinnovation programsprogram governanceportfolio managementexecutive reportingfinancial performancecost optimizationvalue realizationmodern delivery modelsdigital platforms
Soft Skills
executive leadershipcoachinginfluencingrelationship buildingchange leadershipstrategic prioritizationcommunicationcollaborationcontinuous improvementadaptability
Certifications
Bachelor's degreeMBA or equivalent