Interim Transformation Director / Architect

Russam; Greater London; On-site; GBP 277,000 - 461,000; Part time

Job summary

Russam is seeking an Interim Transformation Director / Architect to lead large-scale, multi-year transformation initiatives across Europe and globally. The role requires senior leadership experience with multinational organisations and a strong track record in M&A integration, restructuring, and enterprise-wide strategy.

The candidate will work with top-tier private equity-backed clients, shaping programmes in manufacturing and industrial sectors, with international travel.

Qualifications

• 20+ years of enterprise transformation experience.
• Senior leadership experience within tier-one multinational organisations.
• Credibility to engage directly with top-tier private equity firms.
• Deep expertise in business transformation, M&A integration and restructuring.

Responsibilities

• Shape and lead enterprise-wide transformation strategy.
• Lead complex M&A integrations in heavy industrial settings.
• Drive organisational restructuring and operating model redesign.
• Advise client boards and PE operating partners.

Skills

Enterprise leadership

Transformation strategy

M&A integration

Global transformation

Job description

Interim Transformation Director / Architect

London / Europe (with international travel)

Ref 10602

Russam is working with a leading global management consultancy that is building out its transformation capability. We’re keen to hear from senior interim transformation leaders who could be deployed on large, complex programmes for its clients.

The opportunity

The programmes are large and multi-year, typically £50M–£100M over three years or more. They are mainly with Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering and Private Equity-backed businesses. The initial focus is Europe, with plans to expand into the Middle East and other global hubs.

The role

• Shape and lead enterprise-wide business transformation strategy
• Lead complex M&A integrations, particularly in heavy industrial settings
• Drive organisational restructuring and operating model redesign
• Work as a trusted adviser to client boards and PE operating partners

The candidate

• 20+ years of enterprise experience, with a track record of delivering complex global transformations
• Senior leadership experience within tier-one multinational organisations
• The commercial presence and credibility to engage directly with top-tier private equity firms
• Deep expertise in business transformation, M&A integration and restructuring
• Note: this is a business transformation remit. Pure technical or IT infrastructure architects will not be considered.