VP, Business Transformation
United States · Hybrid · Permanent
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What the market looks like
Business transformation is one of the largest senior-hiring categories we track, with executive-level leadership regularly clearing $300K. VP-level transformation appointments almost always come with a specific mandate tied to board or investor expectations and a defined window to deliver measurable change. The strongest VP-level transformation leaders we place are the ones who can integrate AI, digital, and operating-model change under a single program — and make the hard calls on the legacy systems that need to change.
Job responsibilities
Own the firm's multi-year transformation agenda and lead delivery across programs
Partner with the CEO and board on priorities, investment, and value realization
Lead a senior transformation leadership team spanning strategy, delivery, and change
Drive hard portfolio-level decisions — kill, reprioritize, double down
Integrate AI, digital, and operating-model change under a single program
Represent transformation externally with clients, partners, and industry forums
Own value delivery against the board-level mandate with clear metrics and accountability
Develop the senior bench that will outlast the transformation
Candidate requirements
15+ years across consulting, corporate transformation, or COO-adjacent roles
Demonstrated ownership of large, multi-year, enterprise-wide transformation programs
Strong executive presence and ability to operate at C-suite and board level
Proven leader of senior leaders (50+ indirect reports)
Deep fluency across modern transformation levers
Excellent external communication