Transformation & Programme Lead

Strategy is only valuable if someone makes it happen.

Valexis supports PE-backed management teams through complex, high-tempo transformation programmes.

We're looking for experienced Transformation and Programme Leaders who know how to bring structure, pace and accountability to difficult programmes - without creating bureaucracy for its own sake.

You'll take ownership of complex transformation activity and create the conditions for delivery.

Depending on the mandate, you will:

• Translate a value creation plan into a structured programme
• Mobilise and lead multiple interdependent work streams
• Establish effective programme governance without slowing delivery down
• Create clarity around ownership, milestones, risks and outcomes
• Challenge slippage and drive accountability across senior teams
• Identify dependencies and resolve problems before they become programme failures
• Maintain an evidence-based view of benefits and value delivered
• Give Boards, management teams and PE sponsors a clear view of progress, risk and required decisions

The objective isn't to run the world's most beautiful PMO.

It's to get the transformation delivered.

Your background might include programme leadership, transformation, consulting, PMO leadership, post-acquisition change or major technology-enabled transformation.

We're interested in people who:

• Create order from ambiguity
• Know when governance helps and when it gets in the way
• Are comfortable holding senior people accountable
• Can move effortlessly between Board-level discussion and programme detail
• Anticipate rather than simply report problems
• Stay composed when programmes become difficult
• Understand that activity, progress and value are three different things

Experience in PE-backed businesses, M&A, ERP or operational transformation is particularly valuable.

Valexis is a specialist PE-focused management consultancy working with investors and portfolio company management teams across the investment lifecycle.

We operate at the pace the investment requires.

We're developing our senior transformation network for upcoming Valexis engagements. Assignments will vary in duration and may require significant periods working alongside client teams.

If your instinct when faced with a difficult programme is to create clarity and get moving, we'd like to hear from you.