Director, Transformation

URUS Group•Madison, WI

About The Position

The Transformation Director is accountable for driving delivery of URUS’s highest-priority enterprise initiatives, with particular emphasis on executing the URUS 2030 strategy and enabling successful M&A integrations. The role combines strong strategic program leadership with practical execution and change leadership to ensure complex, cross-functional efforts result in clear, measurable business impact. Reporting to the CIO and partnering closely with the M&A Director, this role acts as a central driver of transformation across the organization. Grounded in PMO discipline but not constrained by traditional, process-heavy models, the focus is on setting a clear standard for effective execution, energizing leaders, reinforcing accountability, and coaching leaders and teams to improve execution. The Transformation Director will operate fluidly between the executive and operational levels—crafting and communicating compelling narratives, aligning leadership around priorities, enabling transparent performance reporting, and engaging directly in delivery when required, particularly for M&A integration and other mission-critical transformation efforts.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration, Management, Finance, Engineering, Technology, or a related field required.
10+ years of experience leading complex, cross-functional strategic programs, enterprise transformations, or large-scale initiatives.
Strong background in program leadership, transformation management, consulting, or similar roles focused on strategy execution.
Proven ability to operate credibly with executive leadership and influence without direct authority.
Track record of translating strategy into action and delivering measurable business outcomes.
Experience working in global, matrixed organizations across regions and business units.
Deep understanding of what effective strategic execution looks like in complex organizations.
Ability to balance structure and flexibility—applying rigor without over-engineering processes.
Strong storytelling and communication skills, with the ability to engage and align senior leaders.
Comfort “rolling up sleeves” to directly support high-priority initiatives or integrations when needed.
Strong judgment, resilience, and ability to navigate ambiguity and change.
Financial and business acumen sufficient to evaluate trade-offs, priorities, and value realization.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree (MBA or equivalent) preferred, but not required
Demonstrated experience supporting or leading M&A integrations is strongly preferred.
Industry experience in agribusiness, agriculture technology, life sciences, or related sectors is beneficial but not required.

Responsibilities

Lead the execution of the URUS 2030 strategy by translating strategic priorities into clear, coordinated, and actionable enterprise programs.
Ensure strategic initiatives are well-sequenced, resourced, and delivering intended business value.
Partner with executive sponsors, brand leaders, functional leaders, and regional teams to drive aligned execution across the enterprise.
Act as an executional “force multiplier” for leadership—helping leaders turn ambition into results.
Work closely with the M&A Director to plan and execute post-merger integration activities across people, processes, technology, and governance.
Provide hands-on leadership for integration programs, particularly in early stages or high-risk areas.
Establish clear integration of roadmaps, milestones, and success metrics.
Ensure acquisitions are integrated in a way that accelerates value realization while preserving URUS culture and strategic intent.
Establish pragmatic governance and execution frameworks that enable visibility, accountability, and effective decision-making without unnecessary bureaucracy.
Drive strong, clear, and compelling reporting on transformation progress, risks, dependencies, and outcomes for executive leadership and the Board.
Monitor cross-initiative dependencies and proactively address risks and execution gaps.
Ensure leaders are held accountable for commitments, while providing support and coaching to improve execution capability.
Serve as a visible transformation leader who can inspire, align, and mobilize leaders and teams around shared goals.
Develop and communicate compelling narratives that explain the “why,” “what,” and “how” of transformation initiatives.
Coach senior leaders and initiative owners on effective execution, change leadership, and delivery discipline.
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, transparency, and continuous improvement across strategic programs.
Define success measures for transformation initiatives, including benefits realization and strategic impact.
Track outcomes against expectations and support course correction when needed.
Capture lessons learned and elevate execution maturity across the organization over time.