Director, Knowledge Management

Acosta; Lewisville (TX); On-site; USD 144,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acosta seeks a senior leader to build and govern the GBS knowledge infrastructure for its dual-hub GCC. You will own the SOP library, process map governance, RACI documentation, and the GCC knowledge transfer program, ensuring complete documentation for each wave.

You will lead a team of analysts transforming institutional knowledge into reusable assets, aligning with AI/Automation programs and enterprise risk management.

Qualifications

• Build and govern a centralized knowledge repository and SOP library.
• Experience with GCC or SSC environments and large-scale transformation.
• Strong documentation skills and BPMN proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Own the GBS knowledge repository and ensure single source of truth.
• Develop SOP master library across Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, and BAS.
• Define and govern GBS process mapping standards and approval workflows.
• Design and maintain the GBS RACI master across functions and geographies.
• Lead GCC knowledge transfer playbook and onboarding across waves.
• Ensure readiness reviews and AI/Automation alignment with standards.
• Influence operating model decisions with process and performance insights.
• Advise executives on risks, maturity, and automation opportunities.
• Oversee knowledge management strategy and strategic asset creation.

Skills

SOP libraries

KM systems

Process documentation

Stakeholder management

BPMN mapping

Communication

Project management

AI/Automation awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business/Operations

Tools

SharePoint/OneDrive governance

Celonis

Job description

Build and govern Acosta Group's GBS knowledge infrastructure for its dual-hub GCC. Owns the SOP library, process map governance, RACI documentation, knowledge repository, and GCC knowledge transfer - ensuring no process migrates without a complete, signed-off documentation package

Primary Responsibilities

• Knowledge Repository Design & Governance: Design and maintain the GBS central knowledge repository as single source of truth. Establish taxonomy, versioning standards, and access governance.
• SOP Templates & Process Documentation: Develop the GBS SOP master library covering Finance, HR, Procurement, IT, and BAS. Structure SOPs for wave-based transition readiness.
• Process Mapping Standards: Define and govern the GBS process mapping standard: swimlane, BPMN-aligned notation, and approval workflow. All Wave 1 maps signed off before migration gate.
• RACI Documentation: Design and maintain the GBS RACI master covering all functions, processes, geographies, and operating model layers. Document transition of accountability to GCC.
• GCC Knowledge Transfer & Onboarding: Build and manage the GCC knowledge transfer playbook: KT schedules, shadow/reverse-shadow protocols, and go-live readiness tracking per wave.
• Documentation Quality & AI Readiness: Conduct readiness reviews at each wave gate. Ensure dual sign-off on critical documents. Align documentation standards with AI/Automation program requirements.
• Influence enterprise operating model decisions, organizational design, shared services strategy, and global business services transformation efforts through process and performance insights.
• Advise senior executives on enterprise risks, process maturity, automation opportunities, and organizational readiness for large-scale transformation initiatives.
• Oversee the organization's knowledge management strategy, leading a team of analysts responsible for transforming institutional knowledge into structured, reusable assets that accelerate onboarding, improve service delivery, reduce operational risk, and enable digital transformation.

Minimum Qualifications - Education and Experience

• Bachelors degree in Business, Operations or related field or equivalent years of experience.
• 7-10 years in GBS, shared services, or large-scale business transformation with at least 4 years experience in a leadership role.

Minimum Qualifications - Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Demonstrated experience building SOP libraries and KM systems in GCC or SSC environments.
• Strong process documentation skills (BPMN or equivalent mapping proficiency).
• Experience with SharePoint/OneDrive knowledge repository design and governance.
• Ability to extract tribal knowledge from SMEs and translate into structured documentation.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and project management skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Experience with Process Mining tools (Celonis preferred).
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt minimum preferred.
• Prior GCC transition experience (India or Mexico preferred).
• Finance, HR, or Procurement process environment experience (Wave 1 scope).
• Experience in AI/automation environments.

About Us

Acosta, and its subsidiaries, is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Category: Administration

Position Type: Full time

Business Unit: Corporate

Salary Range: $143800.00 - $179800.00

Company: Acosta Employee Holdco LLC