Project Manager, Business Transformation

The Project Manager, Business Transformation leads cross-functional initiatives that redesign how the organization operates-spanning process, technology, data, governance, and people. This role is accountable for translating strategic transformation objectives into executable programs that deliver measurable outcomes such as efficiency gains, cost reduction, scalability, and improved decision-making. The ideal candidate is highly execution-oriented, comfortable operating in ambiguity, and skilled at driving alignment and accountability across senior business leaders, functional teams, and enabling partners.

Responsibilities

Transformation Program Leadership

* Lead end-to-end delivery of business transformation initiatives, including operating model changes, process standardization, automation, and technology-enabled transformation.

* Translate enterprise strategy into actionable transformation roadmaps, milestones, and outcomes.

* Drive execution across multiple work streams while maintaining focus on value realization.

Planning, Governance & Execution

* Develop and manage integrated transformation plans covering scope, timeline, dependencies, resourcing, and benefits realization.

* Establish and enforce transformation governance, decision frameworks, and escalation paths.

* Track progress against defined KPIs, milestones, and business outcomes-not just task completion.

Cross-Functional & Executive Stakeholder Management

* Serve as the central point of coordination between Finance, Operations, Shared Services, IT, HR, and external partners.

* Drive executive and functional leader engagement, ensuring timely decisions and accountability.

* Communicate clearly and confidently with senior leadership on progress, risks, tradeoffs, and outcomes.

Process, Technology & Change Enablement

* Partner with business leaders to redesign end-to-end processes and operating models.

* Ensure technology, automation, and data solutions are tightly aligned to business objectives.

* Work closely with change management teams to embed new ways of working and drive adoption.

Risk, Dependency & Issue Management

* Proactively identify organizational, operational, and delivery risks across transformation initiatives.

* Manage complex interdependencies between people, process, and technology work streams.

* Drive resolution through structured problem-solving and decisive escalation.

Vendor & Partner Coordination

* Coordinate internal teams and external consultants supporting transformation efforts.

* Ensure partners deliver against scope, milestones, and value commitments.

* Act as the primary delivery owner for partner-supported transformation initiatives.

Benefits Realization & Continuous Improvement

* Define and track transformation benefits such as cost savings, cycle time reduction, quality improvements, and scalability.

* Ensure initiatives transition effectively into steady-state operations.

* Identify continuous improvement opportunities post-implementation.

Qualifications

Education & Certification

* Bachelor's degree required.

* PMP, Prosci, Lean, Six Sigma, or equivalent certifications preferred.

Experience

* 3+ years of experience leading business transformation, operating model, or large-scale change initiatives.

* Proven success delivering cross-functional programs involving process redesign, technology enablement, and organizational change.

* Experience working in complex, matrixed organizations with senior leadership exposure.

* Shared Services, Finance Operations, or enterprise transformation experience is a plus.

Core Skills & Competencies

* Strong transformation and program management discipline.

* Ability to operate effectively in ambiguity and drive clarity.

* Exceptional stakeholder influence, communication, and facilitation skills.

* Strong analytical mindset with the ability to link execution to business outcomes.

* Comfortable driving accountability across diverse teams without direct authority.

* Able to manage multiple initiatives, competing priorities, and aggressive timelines.

Benefits

In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, we offer a generous PTO plan, 401k program, comprehensive family planning benefits (including paid parental leave), tuition reimbursement, and pre-tax commuter benefits. Benefits/perks may vary depending on the nature of your employment with Stagwell and the location where you work.

Compensation

In order to comply with equal pay and salary transparency laws in various locations, we believe the target range of base compensation in New York City for this role is $75,000 - $95,000. Actual compensation is influenced by a wide array of factors including but not limited to skill set, level of experience, and location.