Lead Value Realization Leader

About the Role

We are seeking a highly motivated Value Realization Leader to join our ESE team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that every initiative delivers tangible business outcomes, accelerate ROI, strengthen strategic alignment, and drive adoption across the enterprise. You will lead cross‑functional teams, manage the lifecycle of value delivery, and serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors.

• Translate enterprise and ESE product strategies into executable, outcome‑focused roadmaps tied to business objectives.
• Connect projects and initiatives to the company’s overarching strategy and align cross‑functional teams on priorities, trade‑offs, and dependencies.
• Partner with business and ESE product leaders to define clear value targets and success measures for every initiative.
• Manage the entire lifecycle of value delivery for projects and programs, from ideation to post‑delivery evaluation.
• Establish KPIs linked to business outcomes (revenue, cost, customer experience).
• Track realized value post‑launch and drive accountability for sustained results.
• Continuously improve delivery velocity, adoption, and return on investment.
• Oversee the entire project and program portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated to initiatives that provide the greatest value.
• Coordinate across ESE product, engineering, and business functions to ensure cohesive execution.
• Anticipate delivery risks, surface decisions, and remove blockers proactively.
• Maintain agility through iteration, feedback loops, and continuous improvement.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors.
• Apply structured problem‑solving and consulting‑style frameworks to shape decisions and outcomes.
• Communicate progress through business storytelling and outcome‑based narratives.
• Lead organizational adoption of new capabilities and processes.
• Shape mindsets and behaviours to sustain impact beyond project completion.
• Coach and mentor teams to build outcome orientation and business fluency.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field.
• 8+ years of experience in program management, strategy execution, or transformation leadership roles.
• Proven track record delivering measurable business outcomes in cross‑functional environments.
• Strong business and technical fluency; able to navigate both executive discussions and delivery details.
• Proven experience delivering enterprise business applications (ERP – D365, CRM – Salesforce, EDW, Data & Analytics, HRIS, financial systems) initiatives.
• Experience in product‑led or technology‑driven organizations preferred.
• Consulting or advisory background a strong plus.

• Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with large‑scale system architecture and Lean Portfolio Management.
• Strong understanding of Agile practices (SAFe, Scrum, LPM, Dev Ops).
• Familiarity with delivering digital employee experience initiatives (collaboration tools, infrastructure, cloud migration, endpoint management).
• Certification such as PMP, PgMP, PMI‑ACP, CSM, or LPM.
• Experience with JIRA, Power
  
  BI, Dev Ops and Service Now SPM tools.
• Agile coach experience a plus.

• Value Orientation | Strategic Alignment | Business Acumen
• Technical / Product Literacy | Problem Solving | Agility
• Stakeholder Influence | Change Leadership | Talent Development
• Driver of Results and Self‑Driven

• % of initiatives meeting or exceeding business value targets
• Time‑to‑value reduction across key programs
• Adoption and utilisation rates of delivered solutions
• Executive stakeholder satisfaction and confidence
• Demonstrated uplift in team maturity and delivery culture

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