Head of Transformation

2 weeks ago


Melbourne, Victoria, Australia SMC Executive Full time
Large Australian Retail Business Lead Diverse Portfolio of Transformation Initiatives Retail Strategy/Consulting & Delivery Experience Essential

Our client is an iconic Australian retail business dedicated to providing exceptional products and services to their customers. With a rich history spanning over 100 years, they are established as a market leader in multi-brand retail operations and are committed to delivering innovative customer service and experience.

As the Head of Transformation & Change, you will play a pivotal role in driving strategic initiatives to transform business processes encompassing supply chain, operations, digital transformation and experience. You will lead cross-functional initiatives and project portfolio functions to ensure deliverables are being achieved to help meet company growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Strategic Planning: Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation roadmap aligned with the company's vision, goals, and market trends.
  2. Change Management: Lead change management initiatives to ensure successful adoption of new processes, technologies, and ways of working across the organization.
  3. Project/PMO Management: Oversee the execution of transformation projects, including scope definition, resource allocation, timeline management, and risk mitigation.
  4. Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborate with senior leadership, department heads, and key stakeholders to gain buy-in, alignment, and support for transformation initiatives.
  5. Performance Monitoring: Establish KPIs and metrics to measure the effectiveness of transformation efforts, track progress, and identify areas for improvement.
  6. Team Leadership: Build and develop a high-performing team of transformation professionals, providing mentorship, guidance, and support to drive results.
  7. Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process optimization, innovation, and best practices to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.
  8. Change Culture: Foster a culture of innovation, collaboration, and agility, empowering employees to embrace change and drive positive outcomes.

Candidate Experience

  • Bachelor's degree in business, management, or a related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
  • 10+ years of experience leading transformational change initiatives in a large retail or consumer-facing organization.
  • Proven track record of successfully driving complex transformation projects from conception to implementation, delivering measurable business results.
  • Strong strategic thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to translate vision into actionable plans.
  • Excellent communication, influencing, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to engage and inspire diverse audiences at all levels of the organization.
  • Demonstrated leadership capabilities, with experience building and leading high-performing teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

For more information about this opportunity please contact Tim Carmichael at SMC Executive on otherwise to apply please click on the link below.



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