Senior Director of Transformation

Role Title : Senior Director, Digital Transformation

Work Location : Addison, IL (Hybrid 3 days per week)

Employment Type : Full-Time, Direct Hire

About the Role

We are seeking a strategic and results-driven Senior Director of Digital Transformation to lead our client’s enterprise-wide IT and digital initiatives during a period of rapid growth. This role partners closely with the Global CIO and senior leadership to drive transformation, optimize business processes, and deliver measurable value through technology. You will oversee the planning, execution, and governance of complex digital programs, ensuring alignment with business goals and fostering cross-functional collaboration.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead the planning and execution of IT and digital transformation programs aligned with strategic business objectives.
• Define and manage governance frameworks, demand intake, prioritization, and resource allocation for IT initiatives.
• Serve as a strategic advisor to the CIO, translating business needs into scalable technology solutions.
• Oversee a portfolio of IT projects, balancing strategic priorities with operational execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop IT roadmaps and ensure high-quality decision-making using architecture and platform thinking.
• Drive large-scale business and IT initiatives focused on process improvement and capability building across front and back-office systems.
• Implement Agile and SAFe methodologies to improve delivery speed, effectiveness, and value realization.
• Champion a shift toward product-centric IT teams and continuous value delivery.
• Act as a liaison between IT and business leadership, providing regular updates on program performance, risks, and strategic alignment.
• Identify and mitigate risks across programs, ensuring successful execution and timely escalation of issues.

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