Senior Principal Transformation Program Lead

WHAT MAKES US, US

Join some of the most innovative thinkers in FinTech as we lead the evolution of financial technology. If you are an innovative, curious, collaborative person who embraces challenges and wants to grow, learn, and pursue outcomes with our prestigious financial clients, say Hello to SimCorp!

At its foundation, SimCorp is guided by our values — caring, customer success-driven, collaborative, curious, and courageous. Our people-centered organization focuses on skills development, relationship building, and client success. We take pride in cultivating an environment where all team members can grow, feel heard, valued, and empowered.

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WHY THIS ROLE IS IMPORTANT TO US

As SimCorp continues its transformation into a technology-enabled services business, we are evolving our delivery model to be horizontally aligned to client outcomes. To support this strategic shift, we are recruiting a Senior Principal Transformation Program Lead to drive the transformation program within our Operations function.

This role will be responsible for designing and executing a large-scale transformation initiative that will enhance client outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and align with SimCorp’s long-term business objectives. The Transformation Program Lead will work closely with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to deliver this impactful change across the organization.

WHAT YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR

Program Leadership Responsibilities:

• Lead the transformation program focused on transitioning to a horizontal delivery model and delivering standardized solutions.
• Design and implement transformation strategies across Operations and support teams, ensuring alignment with enterprise-wide goals.
• Manage cross-functional teams to deliver strategic initiatives, ensuring collaboration, resource optimization, and timely execution.
• Navigate a complex stakeholder environment, proactively managing competing priorities and perspectives to maintain alignment and momentum.
• Track and report on progress, adjusting strategies to meet evolving business needs.
• Communicate transformation vision, progress, and impact to senior leadership and stakeholders across relevant channels.
• Partner with People & Culture and functional leaders to design and implement change management programs that drive adoption and engagement.
• Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement and mentor junior strategy and transformation professionals.

Cross-Functional Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with senior leadership to ensure transformation plans align with business goals and drive long-term success.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders (e.g., Product, Sales, People & Culture) to ensure alignment across delivery and go-to-market efforts.
• Build trusted relationships across functions, adapting communication styles to suit varied stakeholder needs and influence outcomes effectively.
• Lead or support internal workshops, and feedback sessions with relevant stakeholders.

Strategic Impact Responsibilities:

• Drive strategic and transformational initiatives that improve operational performance and business growth.
• Serve as a key advisor on organizational change, delivery models, and transformation best practices.
• Stay informed on industry trends and transformation methodologies to continuously evolve SimCorp’s approach.

WHAT WE VALUE

We’re looking for an experienced transformation leader with 8+ years of experience driving strategic change in global organizations. You bring:

• Strategic Leadership Experience: Extensive experience in leading enterprise-wide transformation initiatives in a global organization, ideally within financial services or technology-enabled environments.
• Program & Project Management Expertise: Demonstrated ability to manage complex, cross-functional programs with measurable outcomes, using agile or hybrid methodologies.
• Exceptional Stakeholder Management: Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, resolve conflicts constructively,