Senior Director of Product & Platform Strategic Execution (Remote)

Experian is a global data and technology company, powering opportunities for people and businesses around the world. We help to redefine lending practices, uncover and prevent fraud, simplify healthcare, create marketing solutions, and gain deeper insights into the automotive market, all using our unique combination of data, analytics and software. We also assist millions of people to realise their financial goals and help them save time and money.

We operate across a range of markets, from financial services to healthcare, automotive, agribusiness, insurance, and many more industry segments.

We invest in people and new advanced technologies to unlock the power of data. As a FTSE 100 Index company listed on the London Stock Exchange (EXPN), we have a team of 22,500 people across 32 countries. Our corporate headquarters are in Dublin, Ireland. Learn more at experianplc.com

Experian Software Solutions (ESS) builds a creative and market-leading global portfolio of software products focused on Analytics, Decisioning, and Fraud use cases. ESS software unlocks the value of data for our clients.

The ESS Strategic Execution & Operational Excellence team is looking for outstanding people to accomplish the vision of ESS. As the Senior Director of Strategic Execution, you will foster transparency, accountability, and global collaboration, ensuring agreement and execution of ESS's strategic goals.

You will report to the SVP of Strategic Execution & Operational Excellence.

You'll:

• Regional Relationships:
  • Maintain trust with regional and ESS leaders and teams to ensure concerns are promptly shared and addressed.
  • Facilitate sharing best practices and lessons learned across regions to enhance efficiency and speed to market.
  • Work with ESS leaders to implement communications with regional teams.
• Strategic Initiative Portfolio Management:
  • Partner with ESS leadership team to define the portfolio of strategic programs, establishing criteria and a change process.
  • Create a framework for execution of strategic programs with appropriate governance, oversight and escalation of issues.
  • Engage with initiative sponsors and leaders to identify and remove barriers to success.
  • Oversee direct program management responsibilities to move forward the agenda for high-priority initiatives.
• QAS Coordination:
  • Manage QAS logistics to ensure agreement on ESS operating rhythms.
  • Help finalize agendas for each call with ESS and regional partners.
  • Oversee collation of decks by ESS and regional teams.
• OKR Implementation across ESS SLT and teams
  • Facilitate quarterly OKR reviews with the ESS CEO and Senior Leadership Team.
  • Provide expertise and influence in the development, optimization, and execution of OKRs.
• Ascend Technology Platform (ATP):
  • Provide leadership and influence to support the use of ATP across all regions.
  • Establish practical governance frameworks to oversee plans and ensure agreement on strategic goals, including applying the OKR framework.
• Operating Model and Ways of Working
  • Support ESS and regional teams in clarifying and streamlining the ESS global/regional operating model.
  • Contribute to the design and enhancement of the ESS operating model and ways of working.
• Other activities:
  • Establish and standardize processes for launching and scaling new ESS products across the enterprise, collaborating with ESS and regional teams, and becoming a trusted resource and 'go to' person for guidance.
  • Contribute as a member of the Strategic Execution and Operational Excellence team, participating in initiatives to fulfill collective goals and responsibilities.

Your background:

• 15+ years of experience in program and project management, focusing on technology delivery and team leadership.
• Experience leading programs in a multinational environment.
• Expertise in leading and developing teams, promoting a culture of collaboration and accountability.
• Experience in a technology company, adapting and innovating in dynamic settings.
• In-depth knowledge of ESS products, capabilities, and platforms, combining business and technical insights.
• Collaborative and consultative mindset, promoting teamwork and partnership throughout the company.
• Experience facilitating workshops and promoting cross-team collaboration.

Benefits/Perks:

• Great compensation package and bonus plan
• Core benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and matching 401K
• Flexible work environment, ability to work remotely, hybrid, or in-office
• Flexible time off, including volunteer time off, vacation, sick, and 12-paid holidays

Our uniqueness is that we celebrate yours. Experian's culture and people are important differentiators. We take our people agenda very seriously and focus on what matters; DEI, work/life balance, development, authenticity, engagement, collaboration, wellness, reward & recognition, volunteering... the list goes on. Experian's people first approach is award-winning; Great Place To Work™ in 24 countries, FORTUNE Best Companies to work and Glassdoor Best Places to Work (globally 4.4 Stars) to name a few. Check out Experian Life on social or our Careers Site to understand why.

Experian is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Innovation is an important part of Experian's DNA and practices, and our diverse workforce drives our success. Everyone can succeed at Experian and bring their whole self to work, irrespective of their gender, ethnicity, religion, colour, sexuality, physical ability or age. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know at the earliest opportunity.