Director Of Transformation & Strategy

Pluxee; Xico; Presencial; MXN 1.800.000 - 2.600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Pluxee Mexico seeks a Director of Transformation & Strategy to drive the company’s strategic priorities and lead major transformation initiatives across the organization. You will partner with the CEO and Executive team, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes, spanning multiple functions and international stakeholders.

The role demands hands-on execution, strong business judgment, and the ability to mobilize cross-functional teams toward high-impact initiatives

Formación

• A university degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree and professional project management certifications are desirable but not mandatory.
• 8-10 years of experience in senior leadership positions, with a track record in complex transformation and post-acquisition activities.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation programs with actionable roadmaps and measurable outcomes.
• Spanish and English fluency required.

Responsabilidades

• Lead transformation initiatives across Finance, Sales, Operations, CX, HR, IT, Legal, Product, and regional stakeholders.
• Translate strategy into pragmatic roadmaps, KPIs, governance routines, and milestones.
• Drive cross-functional execution, manage dependencies, and unblock bottlenecks.
• Lead or support M&A related activities, including post-merger integration and carve-outs.
• Prepare executive updates and maintain alignment on strategic priorities.

Conocimientos

Strategic Leadership

Cross-functional Leadership

Transformation Programs

M&A & Carve-outs

Agile & Waterfall

Bi-lingual English/Spanish

Educación

University degree in Business/Engineering/Finance

Master's degree

Descripción del empleo

Pluxee is a global player in Employee Benefits and Engagement that operates in 28 countries. Pluxee helps companies attract, engage, and retain talent thanks to a broad range of solutions across Meal & Food, Well-being, Lifestyle, Reward & Recognition, and Public Benefits. Powered by leading technology and more than 5,600 engaged team members, Pluxee acts as a trusted partner within a highly interconnected B2B2C ecosystem made up of more than 500,000 clients, 37 million+ consumers, and 1.7 million+ merchants. Conducting business for more than 45 years, Pluxee is committed to creating a positive impact on local communities, supporting well-being at work for employees, and protecting the planet.

What you'll be doing:

Reporting to the CEO, the Director of Transformation & Strategy is a senior business leader responsible for driving the company’s strategic priorities and leading complex transformation initiatives across the organization.

The role acts as a strategic partner to the CEO and Executive Management team, connecting business strategy, performance, transformation, and execution. Working across Finance, Sales, Operations, CX, HR, IT, Legal, Product, and regional and international stakeholders, the Director translates complex business challenges into clear recommendations, actionable roadmaps, and measurable outcomes.

This is a leadership and execution role, not an administrative or coordination-only position. The successful candidate will combine strategic vision, strong business judgment, and a hands-on approach to driving execution, mobilizing teams, challenging assumptions, and delivering results across high-impact initiatives, including M&A integration, post-acquisition activities, carve-outs, and organizational transformation.

As part of this role, you will contribute to the following missions:

Transformation & Strategic Execution

Lead and drive complex, cross-functional business transformation initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic priorities.

Translate strategic objectives into pragmatic roadmaps, governance routines, milestones, KPIs, and measurable business outcomes.

Identify opportunities to improve organizational effectiveness, operating models, processes, automation, and operational performance.

Mobilize cross-functional teams, manage dependencies, address bottlenecks, and ensure disciplined execution of strategic initiatives.

Support organizational change, process optimization, and transformation programs from strategy through implementation.

Lead or support strategic M&A-related initiatives, including post-merger integration, post-acquisition activities, carve-out planning, and operating model alignment.

Coordinate cross-functional workstreams across Finance, Legal, HR, IT, Operations, Sales, and regional or Group stakeholders.

Translate transaction and transformation objectives into actionable plans, governance routines, milestones, KPIs, and decision forums.

Support Day 1 / Day 100 readiness, synergy tracking, integration planning, and execution of post-acquisition priorities.

Identify dependencies, risks, cultural and organizational challenges, and value-creation opportunities requiring Executive Management attention.

Prepare executive-level updates, recommendations, and communication materials to maintain alignment and execution momentum.

Strategy, Business Performance & Executive Management

Partner with the CEO and Executive Management team to define, refine, and execute strategic priorities.

Conduct strategic and business analyses to support growth, performance improvement, transformation, and organizational decisions.

Prepare executive materials, recommendations, and reports for governance bodies, Executive Committee meetings, and strategic decision forums.

Design and maintain performance dashboards and monitor strategic objectives, KPIs, and business outcomes.

Identify business opportunities, operating model enhancements, and initiatives to improve performance and operational efficiency.

Support alignment across local, regional, and international stakeholders, ensuring clarity on priorities, ownership, trade-offs, and risks.

Governance & Cross-Functional Leadership

Establish and maintain effective governance for strategic initiatives, in coordination with the CLT PMO.

Lead cross-functional projects involving multiple business areas, ensuring accountability, clear ownership, and timely execution.

Monitor project milestones, risks, dependencies, and performance indicators.

Facilitate decision-making and escalate critical issues to the appropriate stakeholders.

Ensure effective communication and alignment across teams throughout the execution of strategic and transformation initiatives.

• A university degree in Business, Engineering, Finance, Information Systems, or a related discipline is mandatory.
• A Master’s degree and professional project management certifications are desirable but not mandatory.
• 8-10 years of experience in senior leadership positions, with a strong track record leading complex business transformation, post-acquisition integration, M&A, carve-outs, and strategic execution initiatives.
• Proven experience leading cross-functional transformation programs, translating strategy into actionable roadmaps, governance, and measurable business outcomes.
• Strong executive presence, strategic vision, and hands-on execution mindset, with the ability to operate independently and drive results.
• Experience in financial services, payments, technology or fintech is a strong advantage.
• Previous strategy or management consulting experience is desirable.
• Proven experience managing projects using both Agile and Waterfall methodologies.
• Spanish and English fluency required .
• Proven ability to lead and mobilize cross-functional teams through influence and collaboration, driving alignment and accountability toward shared business objectives. The role currently has no direct reports.
• Strong analytical and business judgment, with excellent influencing and stakeholder management skills, proactive leadership, adaptability, and the ability to mobilize teams and drive execution in complex environments.
• Availability to commit to an initial one-year fixed-term assignment , with the possibility of extension depending on project duration and business needs.

Your team

• Report: CEO Pluxee Mexico

Happy at work

1) A meaningful job: Be the change! Help us build the future of employee benefits by bringing to life sustainable and personalized experiences and contribute to make a real impact on millions of lives. Our business model delivers not just for individuals but their communities too, by supporting local businesses and economies.

2) A great culture: People matter – a lot! Be part of a multicultural team that moves as one in a fast paced and innovative environment. We respect and care authentically about our people, we embrace wellbeing and work-life balance, new ideas and we have a lot of fun!

3) An empowering environment: Be yourself! At Pluxee we proudly embrace diversity and value the uniqueness of our talents, fostering an inclusive workplace where all abilities are celebrated, and equal learning and growing opportunities are given.