Director, Technology Transformation & Program Leadership
West Monroe
| Company | West Monroe |
| Category | Operations & Admin |
| Location | Chicago |
| Remote | On-site (inferred) |
| Employment | Not stated |
| Level | Director |
| Salary | Not stated by the employer |
| Posted | 6 May 2026 |
| Last verified | 7 Aug 2026 |
| Source | Employer ATS (greenhouse) |
Description
Are you ready to make an impact? West Monroe is seeking a highly experienced Director, Technology Transformation & Program Leadership to join our Operations Excellence practice within the Enterprise Strategy & Execution (ES&E) discipline. This role is for a senior transformation leader with experience leading large-scale enterprise technology transformations—such as ERP, CRM, and HCM—while serving as the client’s trusted program leader and executive advisor.
Directors at West Monroe operate as engagement leaders and growth drivers, owning delivery excellence, client relationships, and business development while shaping firm capabilities. This role will lead complex, multi-year technology programs, often delivered in partnership with third-party system integrators (SIs), ensuring alignment across business strategy, technology delivery, and value realization.
What you’ll do:
Lead Enterprise Technology Transformations
Serve as the program leader for large-scale enterprise technology transformations, coordinating business, technology, and change workstreams across multiple stakeholders.
Develop roadmap and value case including quantified business benefits, cost-saving opportunities, and ROI metrics for transformations.
Act as a trusted advisor to executive sponsors, translating strategy into executable roadmaps and driving informed decision-making.
Ensure programs deliver measurable business outcomes through strong governance, risk management, and value realization.
Leverage AI tools to accelerate analysis, synthesize complex information, and support data-driven recommendations for clients, exercising around sound judgment in evaluating outputs.
Apply AI technologies (e.g., generative AI, automation tools, data models) to enhance insights, improve delivery efficiency, and elevate the quality of client outcomes.
Transformation Office & Program Governance
Design, stand up, and lead Transformation Offices that integrate program governance, technology delivery, change management, enterprise architecture alignment, and benefits tracking.
Assess client readiness and define operating models required to execute complex, technology-enabled transformations.
Partner with client IT and architecture leaders to ensure alignment between business capabilities, application landscapes, and delivery sequencing.
System Integrator & Vendor Leadership
Lead and govern third-party system integrators, holding delivery partners accountable for scope, quality, timeline, and outcomes.
Support SI selection, mobilization, and execution, acting as an independent advisor to the client throughout the lifecycle.
Proactively manage delivery risks, dependencies, and executive escalations across vendors.
Engagement & Firm Leadership
Own delivery on engagements of moderate to high complexity, including scope, budget, profitability, team leadership, and client satisfaction.
Partner with ES&E and technology leadership to shape firm strategy, offerings, and go-to-market approaches for technology-enabled transformation.
Collaborate with industry leaders to tailor solutions for priority markets and clients.
Business Development & Thought Leadership
Support Directors and Partners in identifying, shaping and pitching projects to new prospects and existing clients.
Develop SOWs, pricing models, and delivery approaches that balance client value and firm economics.
Contribute to thought leadership through presentations, points of view, and external publications.
Talent Leadership
Lead, mentor, and develop Managers and Consultants, modeling West Monroe values in client and internal settings.
Serve as a Career Advisor, supporting performance management and professional growth.
Actively participate in recruiting and talent development efforts.
What you’ll bring:
Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience required.
10+ years o