Transformation Lead

tsys; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global benefits

Career growth

Learning & development

Job summary

Global Payments is seeking a Transformation Lead to join the Transformation Office. You will drive complex, cross-functional initiatives including M&A integrations, divestitures, and enterprise programs, partnering with functions such as Technology, Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, and Legal.

The role emphasizes structured problem-solving, stakeholder management, and executive reporting. You will own Day 1 readiness, Day 2 integration, TSA design, and governance, ensuring regulatory and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field.
• 8–10+ years of experience in Transformation, Corporate Strategy, or related roles.
• Proven business partnership experience.
• Knowledge of payments/fintech, technology-enabled services, or global operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning and execution for integration and separation programs across functions (e.g., Technology, Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, Legal).
• Drive end-to-end integration workplans (Day 1, 30/60/90, synergy capture) and separation workplans (TSA design, transition, exit).
• Establish governance, RAID management, change control, and cross-functional dependency management.
• Monitor TSA service delivery and validate performance against SLAs; drive remediation as needed.
• Coordinate TSA billing processes and invoice support with Finance and TSA leads.
• Lead Day 1 readiness and Day 2 integration execution to ensure continuity of operations and customer experience.

Skills

Transformation

Corporate Strategy

Management Consulting

Finance

PMO

M&A Integration

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Every day, Global Payments makes it possible for millions of people to move money between buyers and sellers using our payments solutions for credit, debit, prepaid and merchant services. Our worldwide team helps over 3 million companies, more than 1,300 financial institutions and over 600 million cardholders grow with confidence and achieve amazing results. We are driven by our passion for success and we are proud to deliver best-in‑class payment technology and software solutions. Join our dynamic team and make your mark on the payments technology landscape of tomorrow.

Ready to take your career global ?

Make your mark with one of the biggest names in payments. At Global Payments, you help businesses grow by transforming how they accept and manage payments.

The Transformation Lead will be a key member of the Transformation Office, which is responsible for driving enterprise value creation across Global Payments. You will support and lead workstreams for complex, cross‑functional initiatives‑including M&A integrations, divestitures, and other enterprise transformation projects‑partnering closely with corporate functions, and executive leadership. This role is ideal for candidates who thrive in fast‑paced environments, are analytically rigorous, and can influence outcomes through structured problem‑solving and strong stakeholder management.

What You'll Own

• Lead planning and execution for both integration and separation programs across functions (e.g., Technology, Operations, Finance, HR, Risk, Legal), from Day 1 readiness through steady state/exit.
• Drive end‑to‑end integration workplans (Day 1, 30/60/90, synergy capture) and separation workplans (Transition Service Agreement (TSA) design, transition, and exit) with clear scope, timelines, and accountabilities.
• Establish and facilitate governance, including steering routines, RAID management (risks, actions, issues, decisions), change control, and cross‑functional dependency management.
• Monitor TSA service delivery and validate performance is consistent with agreed SLAs and historical practices utilizing a defined monitoring approach; drive remediation as needed.
• Coordinate TSA billing processes and invoice support with Finance and TSA leads, providing accurate and timely billing, accruals, and true ups for services provided.
• Lead holistic development and execution of detailed TSA exit workplans, coordinating and providing oversight and guidance to functional leads and PMs on function‑specific planning.
• Lead Day 1 readiness and Day 2 integration execution to ensure continuity of operations, customer experience, and regulatory/contractual compliance; coordinate cutovers and stabilization.
• Build, track, and report on synergy cases (cost, revenue, working capital), define baselines, and drive benefit realization with Finance and business owners.
• Provide early identification of roadblocks, potential delays, and interdependencies; facilitate governance reviews to align on changes and make timely decisions.
• Raise and resolve issues, working collaboratively across teams; act as an integrator across stakeholders, surfacing trade‑offs and mitigation options.
• Provide executive reporting, KPI/OKR tracking, TSA economics, and variance analysis; develop dashboards and concise narratives for senior leadership.
• Ensure adherence to regulatory, compliance, and information security requirements throughout integration and separation activities.

What you bring

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• 8 -10+ years of relevant experience in Transformation, Corporate Strategy, Management Consulting, Finance, PMO, M&A integration/divestitures, or a related cross‑functional role.
• Prior business partnership experience
• Knowledge of payments/fintech, technology‑enabled services, or complex global operations is advantageous.

About the team

Our inclusive and global team wins together every day. We're proud to have the best minds in the industry, who can learn from as your career grows. -its unmatched, Come and be part of an ever‑evolving company and get dynamic opportunities that go beyond borders.

What makes a Globalpayer

Globalpayers think like a client, act like an owner, and win as one team. We're curious and innovative- always finding a better way to deliver impact. We empower each other to make decisions, and it's our passion that drives excellence in everything we set out to do.

Our perks - what we'll bring for you

We know it's bigger than just your career. It's your life and your world. That's why we offer global benefits and programs to support you at every stage. Here's a taste of what you can expect.

Opportunities to grow your skills and build your career within a global business

Access to learning, development and on-the-jo