VP – Strategy and Transformation - Virtual

Job Title: VP – Strategy and Transformation
Department: Transformation Office
Reports To: COO

Our story

Strada is a technology-enabled, people powered company committed to delivering world-class payroll, human capital management, and financial management solutions to organizations globally.

With a team of more than 8,000 experts, Strada blends leading-edge technology with human

ingenuity to help businesses across the globe design and deliver at scale. Supporting over 30 years to 1,400 customers in 33 countries, Strada partners with customers at every stage of their journey, to help drive their vision forward.

It’s why we’re so driven to connect passion with purpose. Our team’s expertise in human insights and cloud technology gives companies and employees around the world the ability to power confident decisions, for life.

With a comprehensive total rewards package, continuing education and training, and tremendous potential with a growing global organization, Strada is the perfect place to put your passion to work.

To learn more about us, pls visit Strada Global Page

Position Overview

The VP, Strategy & Transformation is responsible for driving and overseeing strategic transformation initiatives across our Global Operations group. This role will lead the Transformation Office, providing guidance, structure, and direction to cross-functional teams as they implement key initiatives aligned with the company’s strategic goals. This individual will partner closely with senior leadership, ensuring that transformation efforts deliver measurable value, are aligned with organizational priorities, and are executed on time and within budget.

Key Responsibilities

• Transformation Strategy and Planning:
  • Lead strategic planning process for Global Operations
  • Digital transformation – identify and deploy an enterprise-wide digital transformation program
  • Develop and refine the transformation strategy in alignment with the organization’s vision and goals.
  • Collaborate with senior leadership to define and prioritize high-impact transformation initiatives.
  • Establish a transformation roadmap with clear milestones, timelines, and success metrics.
• Program Leadership and Execution:
  • Oversee and coordinate all transformation initiatives, ensuring they are delivered effectively and produce the intended outcomes.
  • Manage project managers and transformation leads within the Transformation Office, providing guidance, resources, and support as needed.
  • Ensure that all initiatives adhere to timelines, budgets, and quality standards, proactively addressing any obstacles or challenges.
• Stakeholder Engagement and Change Management:
  • Serve as the primary point of contact for transformation initiatives, liaising between the Transformation Office and executive leadership.
  • Foster strong stakeholder engagement, ensuring alignment and buy-in across departments.
  • Lead change management efforts, including communication plans, training, and support for employees affected by transformation initiatives.
• Performance Tracking and Reporting:
  • Reporting/Analytics – build an enterprise-wide reporting capability that provides stakeholders relevant information on a timely basis
  • Develop and implement performance tracking mechanisms to assess the progress and impact of transformation initiatives.
  • Provide regular updates to senior leadership, highlighting achievements, challenges, and areas for improvement.
  • Analyze data and insights to recommend adjustments to transformation initiatives where needed.
• Team Leadership and Development:
  • Build and mentor a high-performing team within the Transformation Office.
  • Cultivate a culture of continuous improvement, innovation, and accountability.
  • Support team members in developing their skills and expertise in transformation and project management.

Qualifications

• Education:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or a related field; MBA or relevant Master’s degree is preferred.
• Experience:
  • 10+ years of experience in transformation, change management, or business operations.
  • Proven experience leading large-scale transformation programs within complex organizations.
  • Experience working directly with senior leadership and managing cross-functional teams.
• Skills and Competencies:
  • Strong strategic thinking and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
  • Demonstrated expertise in change management and organizational transformation.
  • Proficiency in project management methodologies and tools.

Other Requirements

• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced and evolving environment.

Key Success Indicators

• Achievement of transformation milestones and metrics.
• Strong alignment between transformation initiatives and company strategic goals.
• Positive stakeholder engagement and adoption of change initiatives.

Benefits

We offer programs and plans for a healthy mind, body, wallet and life because it’s important our benefits care for the whole person. Options include a variety of health coverage options, wellbeing and support programs, retirement, vacation and sick leave, maternity, paternity & adoption leave, continuing education and training as well as a number of voluntary benefit options. 

By applying for a position with Strada, you understand that, should you be made an offer, it will be contingent on your undergoing and successfully completing a background check consistent with Strada’s employment policies. Background checks may include some or all the following based on the nature of the position: SSN/SIN validation, education verification, employment verification, and criminal check, search against global sanctions and government watch lists, credit check, and/or drug test.  You will be notified during the hiring process which checks are required by the position.

Our commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Strada is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. We celebrate differences and believe in fostering an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and supported. We know that diverse teams are stronger, more innovative, and more successful.

At Strada, we welcome and embrace all individuals, regardless of their background, and are dedicated to creating a culture that enables every employee to thrive. Join us in building a brighter, more inclusive future.

Diversity Policy Statement

Strada is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate against anyone based on sex, race, color, religion, creed, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital or domestic partner status, citizenship, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other legally protected characteristics or conduct covered by federal, state or local law.   In addition, we take affirmative action to employ and advance in the employment of qualified minorities, women, disabled persons, disabled veterans and other covered veterans.

Strada provides reasonable accommodations to the known limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants for employment with disabilities and sincerely held religious beliefs, practices and observances, unless doing so would result in undue hardship. Applicants for employment may request a reasonable accommodation/modification by contacting his/her recruiter.

Authorization to work in the Employing Country

Applicants for employment in the country in which they are applying (Employing Country) must have work authorization that does not now or in the future require sponsorship of a visa for employment authorization in the Employing Country and with Strada.

Note, this job description does not restrict management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Strada.

We offer you a competitive total rewards package, continuing education & training, and tremendous potential with a growing worldwide organization.

Salary Pay Range

Minimum :

166,500 USD

Maximum :

264,300 USD

Pay Transparency Statement: Alight considers a variety of factors in determining whether to extend an offer of employment and in setting the appropriate compensation level, including, but not limited to, a candidate’s experience, education, certification/credentials, market data, internal equity, and geography. Alight makes these decisions on an individualized, non-discriminatory basis. Bonus and/or incentive eligibility are determined by role and level. Alight also offers a comprehensive benefits package; for specific details on our benefits package, please visit: https://bit.ly/Alight_Benefits

DISCLAIMER:

Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities of this job to other entities; including but not limited to subsidiaries, partners, or purchasers of Alight business units.

Alight Solutions provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition, veteran, marital, parental, citizenship, or domestic partner status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law. Alight Solutions is committed to a diverse workforce and is an affirmative action employer. Apply