Practice Director (DPO)

HCLTech; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

HCLTech is seeking a Global Client Transformation Lead to drive large-scale, outcome-led transformation for strategic clients. You will partner with client executives and internal teams to define a transformation vision, execute AI-led process changes, and realize measurable business value.

You will own end-to-end delivery across discovery, design, deployment, and steady-state operations, with a focus on AI, automation, and hybrid delivery models; strong governance and client reporting are

Qualifications

• 15+ years in transformation, digital, or enterprise program leadership.
• Senior stakeholders-facing experience with strong consulting background.
• Proven ability to define strategy and execute at scale.
• Hands-on exposure to AI, automation, and RPA programs.

Responsibilities

• Define end-to-end transformation strategy for client accounts including charters, operating models, and ROI.
• Lead delivery of AI, automation, and process re-engineering programs with measurable benefits.
• Own governance, risk management, and stakeholder reporting across multi-workstream programs.
• Lead executive-level client interactions, steering committees, and transformation councils.
• Ensure technical feasibility, security, and scalable solutions in complex environments.

Skills

Transformation leadership

Client management

Strategic thinking

AI & RPA exposure

Program governance

Communication

Tools

LLM tech

Low-code automation

RPA tools

Analytics

Job description

The Global Client Transformation Lead is accountable for driving large scale, outcome led transformation for strategic clients, combining strategic leadership, hands-on techno functional execution, and strong program governance.

The role partners closely with client executives and internal delivery teams to define transformation vision, execute AI-led process transformation programs, and ensure measurable business value realization.

Role Structure – Three Core Elements

1. Strategic Management & Client Leadership

Act as the primary transformation partner for client leadership across Business Operations, Digital Transformation, and AI.

• Define and own end-to-end transformation strategy for client accounts, including:‑
• Transformation charters and operating models
• Business cases, value hypotheses, and ROI models
• Shape and prioritize transformation initiatives across domains such as Quote to Cash, P2P, HRO, Manufacturing, Logistics, Sales Support, Supply Chain, Procurement, and F&A, Enterprise Standards, Customer Experience, et al
• Identify, structure, and position AI-led and digital opportunities aligned to client business objectives and contractual outcomes.
• Lead executive level client interactions, including steering committees and transformation councils.
• Influence decision making on scope, investments, tradeoffs, and sequencing in complex, matrix environments.
• Represent HCL as a trusted advisor and transformation leader, strengthening long term client relationships and strategic positioning.

Lead end-to-end execution of transformation initiatives, from discovery and design through deployment and steady state operations.

• Own delivery of AI, automation, and process re‑engineering programs, ensuring:
• Clear scope and deliverables
• High quality execution‑quality execution
• Realization of committed business benefits
• Lead the deployment of solutions in areas such as Agentic AI, LLM-based technologies, low-code automation, RPA, workflow platforms, analytics, reporting, and COTS platforms.
• Translate strategy into actionable execution plans, milestones, and measurable outcomes tied to productivity, efficiency, cost, and experience.
• Partner closely with engineering, architecture, and operations teams to ensure:
• Technical feasibility and scalability
• Secure, compliant, and sustainable solutions
• Track, validate, and evidence benefits realization with the client.
• Drive adoption of new processes and technologies through structured change management and enablement.

3. Program Management, Governance & Client Reporting

Provide a single point of accountability for complex, multi-workstream transformation programs, ensuring predictable delivery against agreed outcomes.

• Establish and operate client ready governance frameworks covering delivery cadence, risk and dependency management, and scope and change control.
• Lead Agile and hybrid delivery models to drive visible, incremental progress across global and multi‑vendor teams.
• Deliver clear, insight driven executive reporting—program status, risks, dependencies, and value realization—ensuring alignment between client expectations, delivery execution, and business outcomes.

Required Skills & Experience

• 15+ years of experience in transformation, digital, or enterprise program leadership
• Strong consulting or client facing experience with senior stakeholders‑facing experience
• Proven ability to define strategy and execute at scale
• Deep process expertise with the ability to identify transformation opportunities
• Hands‑on exposure to AI, automation, and RPA programs
• Strong program governance and execution discipline
• Excellent communication, executive presence, and stakeholder management skills
• Experience working in global, matrixed, and shared services environments

Nice to Have

• PMP, CSM, SAFe, or Azure certifications.
• Exposure to AI governance, model lifecycle management, or Responsible AI.