Director, Business Transformation (Hybrid, Reston) at ICF

We are seeking a highly skilled and dynamic leader to serve as Director Business Transformation. This role leads critical projects that drive business change and process improvement to advance enterprise strategy deliver measurable outcomes and build sustainable operating capabilities across the business.The Director will lead execution of high-impact transformation programs partnering closely with executives and cross-functional leaders to manage complex initiatives from conception to completion ensuring alignment with strategic goals and delivering measurable results. Success in this role will hinge on the ability to facilitate collaborative problem-solving sessions with cross-functional stakeholders. The candidate should be an experienced project manager who is adept in using approaches that foster systems thinking and cross-functional empathy guiding both leaders and end users through the transformation process. Expertise leading enterprise-wide software transformation projects is highly preferred.Reporting to the Senior Director Business Transformation in ICFs Business Transformation Office (BTO) this leader will support a portfolio of business transformation projects contributing to the development of the transformation roadmap managing a team of project coordinators setting standards for execution excellence and representing the portfolio in executive forums and steering committees.Core ResponsibilitiesDelivery Excellence & GovernanceDefine project KPIs/OKRs and benefits realization plans; ensure targets are baselined tracked and met across the portfolio.Establish decision rights and governance with executive sponsors including stage gates and sponsor and steering committee cadence.Set and enforce delivery standards methods and tools (e.g. hybrid Agile/Waterfall human-centered design data-people-process-technology user acceptance testing pause and reflect); curate playbooks and templates.Run portfolio reviews health checks and risk/issue management; drive cross-program dependency and alignment.Own budget management for the portfolio; track actuals vs. plan forecast run-rate and ensure ROI.Sustainability & Outcomes Define sustainability plans for each transformation project including ownership operating model updates process controls training and knowledge transfer.Ensure transitions from transformation project to business-as-usual are governed with clear SLAs metrics and handoffs; prevent benefit erosion.Partner with the BTOs Change Management team and leaders in business operations and back-office functional teams to embed changes into policies roles incentives and systems.Support the development of the rolling 5-year transformation roadmap; align initiatives to enterprise strategy capacity and funding constraints.People Leadership & ManagementBuild and lead a high-performing team of project coordinators; provide coaching career development and succession planning.Support resource forecasting workforce planning and vendor/partner augmentation to meet portfolio demand.Foster a culture of accountability psychological safety and continuous improvement.QualificationsBasic Qualifications12 years of progressive experience in business transformation strategy execution or enterprise-wide program delivery;2 years people management experience.Preferred QualificationsCertifications such as PMP/PgMP Agile (SAFe/CSM) Prosci Lean Six Sigma (Black Belt).Professional Skills:Proven track record leading multi-year cross-functional transformation projects with quantified benefits and KPI attainment.Expertise in portfolio governance benefits realization KPI/OKR design and executive stakeholder management.Hands-on experience with delivery toolsets (e.g. Microsoft Project/Planner Power BI Azure DevOps/Jira Mural/Miro Teams).Skilled in applying AI tools for process automation predictive analytics and workflow optimization to accelerate transformation outcomes.Experience in diversified matrixed organizations (public sector or commercial).Experience successfully leading enterprise-wide software transformation initiatives.Leadership CompetenciesStrategic thinking and systems orientation; able to simplify complexity and set direction.Data-driven decision making; comfortable with dashboards KPIs and advanced analytics.Executive presence and communication; able to influence at C-suite level.Track record of attracting developing and retaining high performers.Working at ICFICF is a global advisory and technology services provider but were not your typical consultants. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges navigate change and shape the future.We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building a workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer.Together our employees are empowered to share theirexpertiseand collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. For more information please read ourEEOpolicy.We will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.Reasonable Accommodations are available including but not limited to for disabled veterans individuals with disabilities and individuals withsincerely heldreligious beliefs in all phases of the application and employment process. To requestan accommodationplease emailand we will be happy toassist. 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Pay Range - There are multiple factors that are considered in determining final pay for a position including but not limited to relevant work experience skills certifications and competencies that align to the specified role geographic location education and certifications as well as contract provisions regarding labor categories that are specific to the position. The pay range for this position based on full-time employment is:$157345.00 - $267486.00Reston VA (VA30)Required Experience:Director Key Skills Anti Money Laundering,Account Management,Environmental Science,Channel Sales,Budgeting,Db2 Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Monthly Salary Salary: 157345 - 267486