GroupM EMEA is seeking a dynamic and experienced leader to take on the role of Regional Transformation Centre of Excellence (CoE) Lead. The CoE Lead will be responsible for driving business transformation across 40+ markets within Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) by leading and guiding a team of 20 specialists in systems, process, transformation, and robotics process automation.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage a diverse team of specialists to deliver impactful business transformation initiatives.
- Balance the push for global standardization with the pull from individual markets to resolve business issues effectively.
- Ensure the full benefits of new systems are realized through comprehensive business change, including business and process design, stakeholder engagement, and change management.
- Collaborate closely with various stakeholder groups to deliver projects on time and make decisions that propel the business forward.
- Oversee projects from feasibility and high-level business case development through to detailed design, implementation, and benefits tracking.
- Develop and maintain a centralized repository for tracking business cases.
- Provide regional frameworks to markets, enabling them to execute strategies without compromising competitive advantage.
- Manage the budget for rolling out transformation initiatives across the EMEA region.
- Partake and contribute to global projects to push the business forward.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Proven experience in leading business transformation projects in a multinational environment.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to manage and inspire a team of specialists.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinking with the ability to drive alignment between global standards and market-specific needs.
- Proficiency in business and process design, as well as change management principles.
- Experience in developing high-level business cases and tracking their benefits.
- Ability to manage a budget and allocate resources effectively across a large region.
- Knowledge of systems, process automation, and robotics process automation is a baseline requirement.
- Experience in finance and central operations is highly desirable.
The ideal candidate for this role will be a visionary leader with a track record of delivering transformational change and a deep understanding of the complexities of operating across diverse markets. If you are passionate about driving business growth through innovation and have the skills to lead a team towards excellence, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity at GroupM EMEA.
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