Director, Business Transformation
Location: Northeast Region (Remote)
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Opportunity
We are partnering with a leading professional services organization seeking a Director of Business Transformation to drive strategic initiatives that improve operational performance, profitability, and organizational effectiveness across a portfolio of businesses.
This role is ideal for a results-oriented leader with experience in transformation, restructuring, operational excellence, or consulting who thrives in complex environments and enjoys turning under-performing businesses into high-performing organizations. The successful candidate will lead enterprise-wide initiatives focused on EBITDA growth, cash flow improvement, cost optimization, and sustainable operational change.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead large-scale transformation, restructuring, and turnaround initiatives across multiple business units.
- Conduct financial and operational assessments to identify the root causes of under-performance.
- Develop and implement transformation strategies designed to improve profitability, efficiency, and long-term performance.
- Drive measurable improvements in EBITDA, cash flow, margins, working capital, and operational effectiveness.
- Partner directly with executive leadership teams to align transformation efforts with business objectives.
- Establish and manage project governance, reporting structures, timelines, and accountability frameworks.
- Coordinate cross-functional teams to ensure successful execution of strategic initiatives.
- Monitor project progress, identify risks, and implement solutions to maintain momentum and achieve desired outcomes.
- Lead cost optimization, process improvement, organizational redesign, workforce planning, and technology transformation initiatives.
- Support the implementation of operational best practices and standardized processes across the organization.
- Ensure change initiatives are effectively adopted and sustained through strong communication and stakeholder engagement.
- Serve as a trusted advisor to senior leaders, providing objective assessments and recommendations for business improvement.
Qualifications
Required:
- Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Accounting, Economics, Engineering, or a related field.
- 8+ years of experience in business transformation, restructuring, operational excellence, consulting, or related leadership roles.
- Proven track record of leading turnaround or transformation initiatives that delivered measurable financial and operational improvements.
- Strong financial acumen, including experience analyzing P&Ls, KPIs, profitability, and operational performance metrics.
- Demonstrated success managing complex, cross-functional projects from strategy through execution.
- Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability and willingness to travel as needed to support business initiatives.
Preferred:
- MBA or other advanced degree.
- Experience within management consulting, restructuring advisory, transaction services, or private equity-backed organizations.
- Background in M&A integrations, carve-outs, or post-acquisition value creation initiatives.
- Lean Six Sigma, PMP, or similar certifications.
- Experience implementing ERP systems, business intelligence tools, or operational technologies.
The ideal candidate combines the analytical rigor of a consultant with the accountability of an operational leader. They have a history of driving meaningful business results, influencing stakeholders at all levels, and leading organizations through periods of significant change. This individual is comfortable balancing strategic planning with hands-on execution and is motivated by delivering measurable and lasting improvements.