Sr Director - Future of Work

Maximus; Tysons (VA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Life and disability insurance

Retirement savings plan

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

Maximus seeks a senior leader to guide the Future of Work function in Tysons, VA. You will design roles, lead analytics on workforce transformation, and architect AI-enabled operating models across HR, Technology and Operations.

You will own the roadmap, budgets, and governance for enterprise-wide workforce initiatives, influencing senior leaders and building a high-performing team focused on scalable, data-driven solutions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• 12+ years of professional experience required.
• Experience leading multidisciplinary teams in a large matrixed environment.
• Excellent communication, facilitation, negotiation and influencing skills.
• Working knowledge of AI, automation and their implications for work and workforce models.
• Experience managing budgets, resources and priorities for a function or portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Lead the multidisciplinary Future of Work function, spanning work design, analytics, and AI/automation architecture.
• Own the Future of Work budget and resource planning, prioritizing investments.
• Own and execute the Future of Work strategy and 1–3 year roadmap.
• Redesign work, roles and workforce models in response to AI and automation.
• Establish operating model, governance, standards and execution approach.
• Lead cross-functional initiatives across HR, Technology and Operations across geographies, influencing senior leaders.
• Drive data-backed decisions on future-state roles, workforce models, productivity and automation opportunities.
• Define, monitor and communicate measures of efficiency, capacity, productivity, adoption and outcomes.
• Recommend strategies, processes, policies and operating plans and influence stakeholders to adopt them.
• Build and lead a high-performing team in workforce planning, hiring, coaching and development.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Executive communication

Analytical

AI/Automation knowledge

Stakeholder management

Facilitation

Influencing

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- Lead the multidisciplinary Future of Work function, spanning work and role design, workforce transformation analytics, and AI and automation architecture.- Own the Future of Work budget and resource planning, including the prioritization of people, capabilities, and technology investments- Own and execute the Future of Work strategy and 1- to 3-year roadmap, translating enterprise priorities into practical, scalable workforce solutions and operating practices.- Lead the redesign of work, roles, and workforce models in response to AI, automation, and evolving business needs.- Establish the function's operating model, governance, decision frameworks, standards, and execution approach.- Lead complex, cross-functional initiatives across Human Resources, Technology, and Operations, including teams spanning multiple business areas or geographies, and influence senior leaders to align work design, workforce strategy, and technology feasibility and integration.- Drive data-backed decision-making related to future-state roles, workforce models, productivity improvements, and automation opportunities.- Define, monitor, and communicate the efficiency, capacity, productivity, adoption, and business outcome measures used to evaluate the function's impact and inform priorities.- Recommend and operationalize strategies, processes, policies, standards, and operating plans that directly advance functional and business objectives, including negotiating and influencing internal and external stakeholders to adopt new approaches.- Build and lead a high-performing specialized team, including workforce planning, hiring, coaching, performance management, career development, and continuous learning.Minimum Requirements- Bachelor's degree in relevant field of study.-12+ years of relevant professional experience required.- Demonstrated success leading multidisciplinary teams or a mid-sized function and delivering complex, enterprise-wide initiatives in a large, matrixed environment.- Advanced leadership and management capability, including experience developing workforce plans and leading experienced professionals across multiple disciplines.- Exceptional communication, facilitation, negotiation, and influencing skills, with the ability to brief and advise senior leaders on matters of strategic importance.- Strong conceptual, analytical, and problem-solving capabilities, including experience resolving complex, undefined issues, and translating strategy into scalable operational solutions.- Working knowledge of AI, automation, and their implications for work, roles, skills, and workforce models.- Experience managing budgets, resources, and priorities for a function or portfolio.EEO StatementMaximus is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics.Pay TransparencyMaximus compensation is based on various factors including but not limited to job location, a candidate's education, training, experience, expected quality and quantity of work, required travel (if any), external market and internal value analysis including seniority and merit systems, as well as internal pay alignment. Annual salary is just one component of Maximus's total compensation package. Other rewards may include short- and long-term incentives as well as program-specific awards. Additionally, Maximus provides a variety of benefits to employees, including health insurance coverage, life and disability insurance, a retirement savings plan, paid holidays and paid time off. Compensation ranges may differ based on contract value but will be commensurate with job duties and relevant work experience. An applicant's salary history will not be used in determining compensation. Maximus will comply with regulatory minimum wage rates and exempt salary thresholds in all instances.AccommodationsMaximus provides reasonable accommodations to individuals requiring assistance during any phase of the employment process due to a disability, medical condition, or physical or mental impairment. If you require assistance at any stage of the employment process-including accessing job postings, completing assessments, or participating in interviews,-please contact People Operations at [e-mail] .Minimum Salary$180,000.00Maximum Salary$220,000.00