Change and Workforce Transformation Director

The role is expected to bring clarity to complexity align diverse stakeholders around shared priorities and design practical solutions that supportour clients change and transformation programs. Working closely withthe Partnersand senior leaders theChange and Transformation Directorwill lead project deliveryand teams contribute to thought leadership anddrivethe growth and development of thepractice.

Thekey parts of this role are:

Practice Growth and Market Development

• Lead and grow BDOs Change and Transformation practicein Sydneythrough visible leadership strategic businessdevelopmentand market engagement.
• Build trusted executive relationships identify and convert opportunities shape compelling proposals and contribute to the practices growth strategy.

Client Delivery and Advisory

• Lead the design and delivery of complex people advisorytransformationand change engagements for clients across private and government sectors.
• Partner with clients to understand strategic priorities diagnose organisational challenges and develop practical evidence-informed solutions.
• Translate enterprise strategy into actionable programs of work operating models workforce plans change roadmaps
• Providetrusted advice to senior client stakeholders bringing clarity to complex issues and supporting effective decision-making.
• Ensure high-quality project outcomes through strong project governance disciplined delivery commercialawarenessand exceptional client service.

Transformation OrganisationDesignand Workforce Strategy

• Lead workforce optimisation organisational effectiveness and transformation programs that improve productivityperformanceand service delivery outcomes.
• Design organisational structures rolereviews competency frameworks and ways of working that support strategic objectives and sustainable performance.
• Develop workforce strategies and plans that align capability capacitystructureand culture with future business needs.

Technology-Enabled Transformation

• Lead the people side of enterprise technology transformation with deepexpertiseof change managementacrosseither:SAP Oracle Workday Dayforceorother enterprise platforms.
• Shape and deliver change strategies stakeholder engagement organisational readiness communicationstrainingand adoption approaches that enable successful system implementation and business transition.
• Partner with business and technology leaders to manage change impacts embed new ways of working and drive sustained user adoption and value realisation from technology investments.

Leadership TeamContributionand Business Development

• Lead coach and support project teams to deliver high-quality work build capability and contribute to a collaborative high-performing team culture.
• Manage individual and team workload prioritise effectively and support team members to deliver against agreed timelines and outcomes.
• Leadproposal development client relationship management market insights andbusinessdevelopment activities.
• Develop and contribute to methodologies tools thoughtleadershipand service offerings that strengthen the practice.
• Model BDOs values through authenticcollaborativeand courageous leadership fostering trust accountabilityexcellenceand inclusion.

About You

For this role technical skillsandexcellencein deliveryare a given. We are looking forsomeone who can help us grow the practice and be pivotal to business development.

Our successful candidate has significant experience in consultingand business development(10-15 years)with strongtechnicalcapability across one or more:change managementorganisational designandworkforce strategy across private and/or government organisations.

Combined with:

• Experience working with senior stakeholders and diverse stakeholder groups to align priorities manage complexity and deliver sustained outcomes.
• Leading consulting teams to deliver quality products and outcomes for clients while building capabilitywithin the team.
• Well-developed consulting skills including problem solving research analysis facilitation presentation projectmanagementand attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex ideas clearly and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Commercially astuteself-motivatedand comfortable working in a fast-paced client-facing professional services environment.
• Relevant tertiary qualification in business psychology human resources organisational development change management or a related discipline is desirable.

Whatsin it for you

Join a growing and ambitious practice where you will have the opportunity to shape the future direction of ouroffering.You will lead meaningful programs build trusted executive relationships influence strategicoutcomesand play a key role in driving practice growth. This role offers significant autonomy leadership opportunitiesflexibilityand a pathway to further career progression within BDO.