Transformation Portfolio Director

Description & Requirements

Be part of something great

Maximus is a global organisation that specialises in providing health and employment services to millions of people every year.

Here in the UK we employ around 5,000 people across the country to deliver services that have a profound impact on people's lives.

From assessments and health services to employability programmes and specialist support, we do work that matters with people who care.

Job Purpose

This pivotal strategic and innovative role is responsible for leading, managing and executing the organisation's large-scale transformation projects to drive operational excellence, improve efficiency, and support sustainable growth.

This role will work closely with key senior operational stakeholders, project teams and senior leadership teams to ensure that transformation initiatives align, and are delivered in line with, the company's overall strategic goals.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1.

Develop and implement a comprehensive transformation strategy that aligns with the company's strategic objectives and industry best practices.

2.

Own the development and management of the transformation delivery plan ensuring all projects and initiatives are qualified and aligned to the transformation strategy.

3.

Lead and manage large-scale transformation and mobilisation projects and programmes, ensuring:

• they are delivered on time, within scope and budget

• required outcomes/CSFs are achieved

• benefits are realised.

• Any risks are identified and mitigated.

4.

Collaborate with peers and key stakeholders to identify opportunities for improvement and encourage innovation and creativity across the organisation.

5.

Oversee alignment with change management, continuous improvement and innovation initiatives, to provide a holistic view of change and ensure business impacts are assessed and managed effectively to minimise disruption.

6.

Lead the Transformation Board and engage with all relevant parties to monitor and report on the progress of transformation initiatives, providing regular updates to key stakeholders and the country leadership team and supporting organisation wide communications as required.

7.

Manage bid solution design and inputs for transformation and mobilisation, driving standardisation and re-use where possible and ensuring all documentation is captured in the bid library.

Salary Banding: £110,000 - £140,000 plus £8,000 car allowance

Closing Date: 6th March 2025

Qualifications & Experience

Essential

• A proven track record of developing and implementing business transformation strategies.

• A minimum of 5 years of experience in a senior leadership role, successfully leading and implementing large-scale transformation projects.

• Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills, with the ability to see the 'big picture'.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams.

• Outstandin...