Head of Strategic Transformation

ExecThread; Sydney; On-site; AUD 180,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

ExecThread in Greater Sydney, Australia is seeking a Head of Strategic Transformation to lead and execute the company’s most critical strategic initiatives. The role focuses on turning strategy into tangible results, diagnosing underperforming initiatives, and working with senior executives to restructure and replan projects.

The ideal candidate has a background of at least 5 years in a leading strategy consulting firm, 2 years in transformation, and proven ability to influence C-suite

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a leading strategy consulting firm.
• At least 2 years in a transformation role.
• Experience influencing executive and C-suite stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving and executive communication skills.
• Ability to handle ambiguity while managing multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead and drive critical strategic initiatives across the organization.
• Diagnose underperforming initiatives and address gaps.
• Work with senior executives to restructure and replan projects.
• Develop practical recovery paths and execution support.
• Advise on optimal resource allocation and build organizational capability.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Stakeholder management

Executive communication

Ambiguity tolerance

Problem solving

Job description

Greater Sydney, Australia Area (On-site)

The Company is seeking a Head of Strategic Transformation to lead and drive the success of its most critical strategic initiatives. This high-impact leadership role is not just about developing strategy but ensuring its effective execution and delivery. The successful candidate will be responsible for diagnosing and addressing underperforming initiatives, working with senior executives to restructure and replan projects, and developing practical recovery paths. Additionally, the role involves providing targeted execution support, advising on the optimal allocation of resources, and building organizational capability by identifying and addressing recurring execution challenges.The ideal candidate for this role will have a background that includes at least 5 years in a leading strategy consulting firm, 2 years in a transformation role, and experience in influencing executive and C-suite stakeholders. Excellent problem-solving, executive communication skills, and the ability to influence without direct authority are essential. The Head of Strategic Transformation will be expected to have a strong ability to deal with ambiguity and work on multiple projects simultaneously. This is a unique opportunity for an individual who is passionate about turning strategy into tangible results and is adept at working with senior stakeholders to solve complex problems.

Functions:

• Strategy

Leading Australian organisation driving critical strategic initiatives and transformation