Head of Transformation

Overview:

The Head of Transformation will bring together transformation activity across global markets into a single, integrated delivery roadmap, ensuring programmes of work are prioritised, governed and executed with clear outcomes, disciplined delivery practices and measurable business impact.

The role holder will be responsible for partnering with senior stakeholders globally across MUFG Corporate Markets, identifying, shaping and driving transformation initiatives that will advance the global business strategy and align to the broader technology operating model.

AI and automation will form part of the transformation agenda and the Head of Transformation will ensure opportunities are assessed and mobilised as part of a broader, global transformation portfolio.

The role holder will own and mature the project management capability and practice across MUFG Corporate Markets globally, ensuring consistent standards, tools, governance, reporting and delivery capability are established to support high-quality execution across global markets and business lines, whilst joining a network of experienced, innovative and dedicated individuals across multiple teams and countries.

The role will be based from one of our stunning offices in London or Leeds and will at times require global travel.  As this is a global role, there will be an expectation for flexibility and availability outside of standard office hours.

Your key deliverables and main responsibilities will be:

Strategic Transformation Leadership

• Partnering with the CEO, Executive Leadership Team and senior global stakeholders to understand the MUFG Corporate Markets strategy, business priorities and broader technical model

• Identifying, shaping and prioritising transformation initiatives which will improve client outcomes, operational effectiveness, scalability, risk management and commercial performance across the global business

• Translating strategic priorities into clear transformation programmes, business cases and delivery plans, with defined outcomes, benefits, resourcing and accountabilities

• Ensuring transformation opportunities consider process, technology, data, AI, automation, operating model and capability levers

Global Portfolio, Roadmap and Delivery Governance

• Establishing and maintaining an integrated global transformation roadmap, bringing programmes of work together into a single view of priorities, dependencies, milestones, risks and benefits

• Leading portfolio governance to ensure the effective prioritisation, sequencing, resource allocation and decision-making across transformation initiatives

• Providing executive-level reporting and insight on delivery progress, risks, dependencies, financials, capability and benefits realisation

• Identifying and removing organisational impediments to delivery, escalating systemic barriers and facilitating resolution across global markets, technology, operations and business teams

Project Management Practice and Capability

• Owning and building out the project management capability and practice across MUFG Corporate Markets, establishing consistent standards, methods, tools, templates and delivery disciplines

• Developing fit-for-purpose governance, delivery frameworks and reporting standards that support consistent execution across global markets and business lines

• Building delivery capability through coaching, mentoring, capability uplift, communities of practice and practical playbooks that enable high-quality programme and project delivery

• Driving continuous improvement in project delivery performance, including prioritisation, planning, risk management dependency management, stakeholder engagement and benefits tracking

Stakeholder Engagement and Change Leadership

• Acting as a…