Director, Digital Transformation - Client360

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• Up to 9.5% 401(k) employer contribution 

• Mental health support 

• Career advancement opportunities 

• Student loan repayment options 

• Tuition reimbursement

• Flexible work environments 

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General Summary:

Responsible for leading and delivering complex strategic and transformational digital solutions with the goal of achieving a superior experience for the customer and operational effectiveness. The role will focus primarily on large scale, transformational projects. The incumbent will work closely with senior leadership of assigned business areas along with key management stakeholders to help influence strategic digital based solutions to improve the functional area. The individual will input into strategic decisions while also leading the execution of digital change. They will ensure that solutions being considered align with the strategic direction of the company and are of high quality and will result in a significant financial ROI for the assigned functional area. The role will have ownership, along with senior leadership, for achieving financial, operational and customer experience goals.

This role requires extensive technology, analytical, leadership and business knowledge to effectively transform the business. This role may serve as a manager to a small team of transformation professionals and/or will help coach and develop lower-level peers.

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent relevant experience; Master’s degree is a plus.

• 8+ years of experience delivering value through problem-solving, analytics, and/or digital solutions.

• Strong understanding of customer journey, behaviors, and technology investment.

• Experience driving digital transformation through customer adoption and user engagement.

• Proven project delivery and risk management experience.

• Leadership experience in building a change culture and managing stakeholder buy-in.

• Ability to think and execute at both strategic and operational levels.

• Experience in Computer Science or Information Systems is a plus.

• Proven leadership with the ability to coach and develop others.

• Strong problem-solving, critical thinking, and Agile expertise.

• Experience building and presenting cost-benefit analyses to obtain senior leadership buy-in.

• Experience delivering data/digital solutions that impact customer experience.

• Strong skills in qualitative and quantitative research analysis.

• Focused on quality delivery and customer satisfaction.

• Collaborative team player with the ability to work across diverse teams.

• Some travel may be required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

• Play a key leadership role in technology and process assessment for an assigned organization and present digital solution recommendations to senior leaders.

• Partner with Product Owners to provide input into long-term technology and digital roadmap strategies, ensuring alignment with company goals and enhancing operational readiness, customer experience, and financial ROI.

• Develop business plans for projects, including financial cost-benefit modeling.

• Research, analyze, and synthesize information to identify business opportunities and issues.

• Leverage expertise to des