Director of GBS Transformation

Sowelo Consulting sp. z o.o. sp. k.

Director of GBS Transformation leading high-impact client engagements at a fast-growing consulting firm. Responsible for organizational design and transformation strategies for C-suite leaders.

Posted 6/20/2026full-timeRemote • 🇵🇱 PolandLeadWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPPMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the design, benchmarking, and implementation of global GBS, Shared Services, and Global Process Ownership (GPO) frameworks.
Conduct maturity reviews, financial baselining, and opportunity assessments to build high-yield business cases and transformation roadmaps.
Structure service management frameworks, accountability metrics, and continuous improvement models that optimize service quality.
Advise clients on captive, hybrid, and outsourced delivery models across corporate functions (Finance, HR, Procurement, IT).
Drive end-to-end RFP/RFI lifecycles, global location strategy assessments, commercial due diligence, and contract negotiations.
Design retained organization models and partner frameworks to maximize third-party value, contract renewals, and supplier transitions.
Lead multi-functional, international transformation programs and complex shared services migrations while mitigating delivery risks.
Establish Transformation Management Offices (TMOs) to monitor budgets, track timelines, and guarantee full benefits realization.
Orchestrate business process redesign and automation initiatives (ERP, workflow, digital platforms) to optimize efficiency and compliance.
Act as a trusted independent advisor, facilitating executive workshops, steering committees, and strategic decision-making sessions.
Spearhead consulting proposal development, RFP responses, and account growth strategies to expand practice market share.
Contribute to corporate thought leadership and mentor consultants to foster team capabilities and institutional knowledge.

Requirements

What you’ll need

15+ Years of experience across tier-one consulting, GBS, Shared Services, sourcing advisory, and enterprise-wide transformation environments.
Proven track record designing and deploying global GBS, captive, outsourced, and hybrid operating models across corporate functions (Finance, HR, IT, Procurement).
Demonstrated success leading multi-country, cross-functional transition and transformation programs from feasibility through to stabilization.
Expert in supplier selection, commercial contract negotiations, location strategy, and third-party vendor governance frameworks.
Accomplished in managing board-level stakeholders, facilitating executive alignment, and driving consulting business development and sales.
Supported by relevant professional qualifications (e.g., MBA, PMP/Prince2, Lean Six Sigma, or financial certifications).

Benefits

Comp & perks

Permanent contract collaboration
Occasional business travels
Fully remote work in a stable, multinational company
Opportunity for self development
Flexible schedule

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Hard Skills & Tools

global GBS frameworksShared Services frameworksGlobal Process Ownership (GPO)service management frameworksbusiness process redesignautomation initiativesRFP/RFI lifecyclescontract negotiationssupplier transitionsfinancial baselining

Soft Skills

leadershipstrategic decision-makingstakeholder managementconsulting business developmentmentoringfacilitating workshopscross-functional collaborationcommunicationrisk mitigationteam capabilities

Certifications

MBAPMPPrince2Lean Six Sigmafinancial certifications