Chief Transformation Officer

The Access Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A progressive technology company seeks a Chief Transformation Officer to lead group-wide transformation initiatives. This strategic role requires exceptional leadership in managing complex change, building high-performing teams, and delivering significant improvements across all functions. The ideal candidate has over 12 years of experience and a strong background in transformation methodology.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in transformation or consulting.
• At least 7 years in senior leadership roles.
• Experience with Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking.

Responsibilities

• Define and execute group-wide transformation strategy.
• Design and implement comprehensive change strategies for adoption.
• Build and lead an elite transformation office with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership in transformation

Stakeholder engagement

Change management

Agile methodology

Communication strategies

Diversity and inclusion

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field

MBA or advanced degree

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a visionary Chief Transformation Officer to design and execute group-wide transformation programmes that deliver quantum improvements in our organisation's performance.

The CTrO will orchestrate and drive complex, high-impact initiatives across the Access Group, establishing transformation programmes with clear outcomes, building and leading delivery teams, driving rapid execution, and ensuring successful handover to operational leaders.

This role demands exceptional programme leadership, the ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments, deep transformation expertise, and the capability to deliver multiple high-stakes initiatives concurrently.

The CTrO will build a lean, high-performing transformation team and establish the governance, methodologies, and momentum needed to achieve breakthrough results within aggressive timelines.

Key accountabilities and responsibilities

• Strategic transformation leadership — Define and execute group-wide transformation strategy that delivers quantum performance improvements across all business functions; partner with executive leadership to identify breakthrough transformation opportunities and establish aggressive delivery timelines; orchestrate complex, high-impact initiatives that reshape organizational capabilities and competitive positioning; build and lead cross-functional transformation teams that drive rapid execution.
• Organisational change management — Design and implement comprehensive change strategies that achieve pervasive adoption; create a "quantum thinking" culture; develop compelling communication strategies that engage stakeholders at all levels; establish Centres of Excellence with transformation champions; establish world-class governance with real-time dashboards and accountability frameworks; build a lean transformation office; implement industry-leading programme standards and tools; create comprehensive handover strategies for seamless value delivery to operational teams.
• Leadership & team development — Build and lead an elite transformation office that combines external talent with internal champions; collaborate with business leaders to ensure alignment and coordination across divisions; champion diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives; implement consistent transformation methodologies for predictable delivery and measurable breakthrough results.
• Key performance indicators — Achieve exceptional benefits realisation across transformation programmes with minimal business disruption; deliver initiatives that generate quantum performance improvements; establish rapid delivery cycles with breakthrough results measured in weeks; achieve high adoption rates across organisational functions; drive industry-leading change adoption through stakeholder engagement.

Skills, knowledge, experience and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or related field; MBA or advanced degree preferred
• 12+ years of progressive leadership experience in transformation, management consulting, or strategic change management, including at least 7 years in senior leadership roles
• Ideally experience working in Private Equity-backed environments
• Deep understanding of emerging technologies and their business applications
• Experience with transformation frameworks (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, Design Thinking)
• Knowledge of enterprise architecture and systems integration
• Experience with global, multi-site transformation initiatives

Seniority level

• Not Applicable

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology
• Management
• Strategy/Planning

Industries

• Technology
• Information and Media
• Information Services
• Software Development