Direktor IT Transformation Execution (m / w / d)

The Director – IT Transformation Execution is a senior leadership role responsible for driving the execution of enterprise-wide transformation programs focused on organizational change, operating model evolution, and maturity development. Reporting directly to the Head of IT Portfolio & Transformation Management (IT Governance), this role acts as a strategic partner and execution leader—ensuring that transformation initiatives are delivered with excellence, aligned with enterprise goals, and embedded sustainably across the organization.

Operating in a complex, matrixed healthcare environment, the Director leads both internal and external teams, enables the organization in its new setup, and engages with the IT Leadership Team and peers across the enterprise. The role requires a self-driven, autonomous leader with a strong bias for action, a focus on delivering measurable results, and the ability to drive significant change while fostering a culture of excellence and accountability.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Partnership & Executive Engagement

Serve as a trusted advisor to the Head of IT Portfolio & Transformation Management, contributing to the development of transformation strategy, operating model design, and organizational maturity planning.

Strategic Partnership & Executive Engagement

Support executive-level engagement by preparing briefings, reports, and strategic narratives for the CIO and other C-level stakeholders.

Strategic Partnership & Executive Engagement

Represent the transformation execution function in senior leadership forums and cross-functional strategy sessions.

Transformation Execution & Organizational Enablement

Lead the execution of large-scale transformation programs focused on organizational design, process optimization, and capability maturity.

Transformation Execution & Organizational Enablement

Translate strategic goals into actionable execution plans with clear milestones, KPIs, and ownership structures.

Transformation Execution & Organizational Enablement

Enable the organization to operate effectively in the new setup by embedding new roles, processes, and behaviors.

Transformation Execution & Organizational Enablement

Ensure transformation efforts are embedded through structured change management and stakeholder engagement.

Financial Oversight & Value Realization

Oversee and manage program and project budgets, ensuring financial discipline and transparency.

Financial Oversight & Value Realization

Monitor and optimize total cost of ownership (TCO) across transformation initiatives.

Financial Oversight & Value Realization

Track and report on benefits realization, ensuring alignment with business cases and strategic objectives.

Financial Oversight & Value Realization

Collaborate with finance and business stakeholders to ensure value delivery and ROI.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Program Management

Lead a team of direct disciplinary reports, providing coaching, performance management, and professional development.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Program Management

Manage cross-functional IT teams within program structures, ensuring alignment, accountability, and delivery excellence.

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Program Management

Foster collaboration across IT domains and with external partners to drive integrated execution.

Matrixed Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership

Navigate a highly matrixed healthcare environment to align diverse internal stakeholders across IT, business and administrative domains.

Matrixed Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership

Lead and coordinate external consulting partners, ensuring delivery quality, alignment with internal teams, and value realization.

Matrixed Stakeholder & Vendor Leadership

Build strong, trust-based relationships with senior leaders, program sponsors, and delivery teams.

Governance, Risk & Performance Management

Establish and maintain transformation execution governance, including steering committees, reporting structures, and escalation paths.

Governance, Risk & Performance Management

Monitor program performance, manage risks and interdependencies, and ensure benefits realization.

Governance, Risk & Performance Management

Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and healthcare regulatory standards.

Change Enablement & Culture Building

Collaborate with change management, communications, and HR teams to drive adoption of new ways of working.

Change Enablement & Culture Building

Foster a culture of agility, accountability, and continuous improvement across transformation teams.

Change Enablement & Culture Building

Champion a high-performance culture focused on excellence, ownership, and results.

Qualifications

Master’s or Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, Business Administration, Healthcare Management, or a related field.

Qualifications

10+ years of experience in IT transformation, organizational change, or enterprise program execution, preferably in healthcare or regulated industries.

Qualifications

Proven ability to lead complex, cross-functional transformation programs in matrixed environments.

Qualifications

Experience managing both direct reports and cross-functional teams in a programmatic structure.

Qualifications

Strong financial acumen, with experience managing budgets, TCO, and benefits realization.

Qualifications

Deep understanding of IT operating models, governance, and organizational maturity frameworks.

Qualifications

Exceptional leadership, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills, including experience working with C-level executives.

Preferred Certifications

PMP, PgMP, or equivalent

Preferred Certifications

PROSCI or other change management certification

Preferred Certifications

ITIL, COBIT, or TOGAF (a plus)

Success Metrics

Achievement of key milestones and deliverables across transformation programs.

Success Metrics

On-time, on-budget delivery of strategic initiatives.

Success Metrics

Successful implementation of new operating models, roles, and processes.

Success Metrics

Measurable improvements in organizational maturity and capability.

Success Metrics

Effective management of program budgets and cost controls.

Success Metrics

Demonstrated value realization and benefits tracking against business cases.

Success Metrics

Optimization of total cost of ownership (TCO) across transformation initiatives.

Success Metrics

Positive feedback from IT Leadership Team, CIO, and other C-level stakeholders.

Success Metrics

Strong alignment and collaboration across internal and external teams.

Success Metrics

Adoption rates of new tools, processes, and behaviors.

Success Metrics

Evidence of a high-performance, results-driven, and accountable culture within transformation teams.

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