Sr Director, Strategy & Transformation

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This Senior Director-level role will hold a key leadership position within the Capability Center (CC) Strategy & Transformation (S&T) team. This role will be responsible for driving transformation projects across assigned functions. The role is responsible for working with business stakeholders to design and deliver transformation roadmaps and initiatives. The role will involve working globally with CC leadership, WBD functional stakeholders and other internal and external (e.g., outsource partners) groups. This role will also provide onsite leadership for the Hyderabad-based CC S&T team members and b

• Serve as Customer Relationship Manager for assigned function(s) - responsibilities include:

• Serve as Global Process Owner for an assigned CC Strategy & Transformation Team process: e.g. Design and Transition, Continuous Improvement, Digital Automation, Training or Integration - responsibilities include:

• Act as key representative for S&T with Hyderabad CC Leadership team, ensuring functional leadership can engage with S&T

• Serve as onsite leader for CC S&T team in Hyderabad by providing on-the-ground leadership, support, and expertise for the team, bridging the gap between the team's direct manager (who may be in a different location and different time zone) and the local team. Responsibilities include:

• Minimum 12 years of experience in a large multinational corporation with experience in a back-office support function, consulting/strategy or BPO/shared services organization
• Minimum 10 years of experience with large scale, high visibility business process or organizational transformation
• Experience managing projects driving implementation and adoption of automation including machine learning, Agentic AI and RPA
• Experience managing projects/teams across multiple global locations
• Experience developing and facilitating workshops
• Experience driving change management, process improvement and operating model design
• Experience in Transformation including roadmap development and implementation
• Experience leading teams including development and coaching of team members
• Successful track record of leading projects and development/delivery of complex solutions
• International experience required

• Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Accounting, Business Management, Economics, Technology, Human Resources) required
• MBA preferred

• Strong management, decision-making and people skills
• Strategic and pragmatic with the ability to carry an idea through execution
• Strong planning, organization, and analytical skills
• Attention to detail and accuracy as well as strong organizational skills
• Results oriented mindset with a drive to achieve objectives
• Strong ability to interact professionally (written and verbal) with CC Customers and all levels of WBD management and staff and outside vendors
• Ability to work in a fast-paced matrixed environment
• Ability to assess and measure impact and to prioritize accordingly
• Proven ability to build confidence and trust with internal and external stakeholders and influence decision making
• Strong project management skills, with the ability to proactively manage a variety of projects and timelines; demonstrate initiative, resourcefulness, and an ability to manage multiple assignments and deliverables
• Demonstrated ability to contribute to a culture of excellence, integrity, and accountability
• Strong collaborator and team player
• Entertainment industry experience a plus
• Willingness and ability to travel internationally