Head of Operations & Transformation
December 10, 2025
Head of Operations & Transformation
The Head of Operations & Transformation plays a central role in helping the organization grow in a structured, predictable, and scalable way. This role supports the Transformation & Strategy Office by strengthening internal processes, improving how teams work, and ensuring that key initiatives move from plans into real, measurable outcomes.
The ideal person enjoys bringing order to fast-moving environments, building clarity for teams, and making everyday operations smoother and more consistent.
Key Responsibilities
1. Turning Strategy into Action
- Convert transformation goals into clear plans, milestones, and responsibilities.
- Run the governance rhythm for the TSO — reviews, dashboards, risks, and updates.
- Support process improvement and modernization efforts across delivery and operations.
- Track the progress and benefits of transformation programs.
2. PMO & Quality Governance
- Lead the PMO/QMO functions and ensure teams follow consistent ways of working.
- Maintain templates, checklists, delivery processes, and quality standards.
- Strengthen compliance and audit readiness.
- Build transparent dashboards for delivery performance and operational health.
3. Operational Excellence
- Improve day-to-day workflows for efficiency and clarity.
- Support resource planning, utilization visibility, and bench management.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives using structured methods.
- Help create a more predictable and scalable operating model.
4. Change & Capability Enablement
- Support adoption of new processes, tools, and ways of working.
- Coordinate training plans and capability-building efforts through WHN Academy.
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and readiness.
5. People Leadership
- Lead the PMO, QMO, and operations teams within the TSO.
- Coach team members on governance, planning, and delivery discipline.
- Encourage a culture of accountability, transparency, and collaboration.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- 15+ years of experience in Operations, PMO, Transformation, or Delivery Governance roles.
- Strong understanding of project governance, quality frameworks, and operational processes.
- Experience with continuous improvement tools (Lean, Six Sigma, Agile, etc.).
- Comfortable working across teams, resolving ambiguity, and driving clarity.
- Strong communication and stakeholder-management skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Certifications such as PMP, Lean Six Sigma, or Agile/Scrum.
- Experience in consulting, IT services, or cloud transformation environments.