Senior Director, RnD Transformation Programmes & Delivery Excellence

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Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Director, RnD Transformation Programmes & Delivery Excellence, you will lead the Programme Office, ensuring successful project delivery, and driving transformation efforts. You will lead AI transformations, manage agile methodologies, and oversee a team. Responsibilities include overseeing project execution, championing AI and agile integration, leading a high-performing team, collaborating with stakeholders, and tracking performance with metrics. The role requires experience in leading program offices, expertise in agile methodologies, and excellent communication skills. This role will be based in Dublin.

Must have:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
Experience in leading program offices.
Expertise in agile methodologies.
Ability to manage and develop teams.
Excellent communication skills.

Good to have:

Practical experience of using AI technologies.
Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.

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Job Details

About Us:   

Our mission is to elevate leading brands through unforgettable digital connections with their customers. Sitecore delivers a composable digital experience platform that empowers the world’s smartest and largest brands to build lifelong relationships with their customers. A highly decorated industry leader, Sitecore is the leading company bringing together content, commerce, and data into one connected platform that delivers millions of digital experiences every day. Thousands of blue-chip companies including American Express, Porsche, Starbucks, L’Oréal, and Volvo Cars rely on Sitecore to provide more engaging, personalized experiences for their customers. Learn more at Sitecore.com. 

Sitecore’s foundation is our diverse group of passionate, smart, innovative, and collaborative individuals located across four continents and in over 25 countries. Having a wide range of perspectives, experiences, and skills is what makes us the company we are today. The Sitecore values are what drive and unite us across the globe.   

About the Role:

You will join a dynamic team of programme managers and transformation coaches dedicated to driving successful project delivery and transforming how we work to build great teams. The team fosters a culture of continuous improvement and innovation and is really focused on using AI in our daily ways of working.

What You’ll Do:

We are seeking an experienced Programme Transformation Leader with expertise in AI transformations, agile methodologies, and people management. This role involves leading the Programme Office to ensure successful project and programme delivery.

Lead Programme Delivery & Governance - Oversee the planning, execution, and governance of projects and programmes to ensure alignment with business goals and high-quality delivery
Drive AI and Agile Transformation - Champion the integration of AI technologies and agile methodologies to improve workflows, efficiency, and innovation
People Leadership & Coaching - Manage and mentor a high-performing team of programme managers and transformation coaches, fostering a culture of continuous improvement
Stakeholder Alignment & Communication - Collaborate with senior leadership and ensure transparent, effective communication across stakeholders to support strategic decision-making
Performance Monitoring & Data-Driven Delivery - Track programme performance using engineering and delivery metrics to inform actions, improve outcomes, and drive accountability.

What You Need to Succeed:

Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Computer Science, Engineering)
Proven experience in leading programme offices or large-scale transformation projects
Strong expertise in agile methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, SAFe)
Practical experience of using AI technologies and identifying opportunities for same is a plus
Demonstrated ability to manage and develop high-performing teams
Excellent communication, leadership, and stakeholder management skills
Project Management Professional (PMP) or similar certification is a plus.

Why you should click ‘Apply’:

Sales and Customer Success are the key to our success! We are tapping into an exciting $30B market opportunity that is still very much in its infancy and feel It’s never been a better time to join Sitecore as we look to grow by 30% YoY. Growth for us means growth for you and your career.
Great team and company culture! You can find out more about our company culture in the Sales and Customer Success team and our commitment to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace, on our YouTube Channel. Thanks to the work of every employee globally, Sitecore has been recognized for award-winning Culture by Comparably.

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