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The Head of GBS is a strategic leader responsible for executing the global GBS strategy, driving digital transformation, and ensuring efficient, high-quality service delivery across all regions and functions. This role oversees enterprise-wide process excellence, innovation, automation, and governance while leading a global Project Management Office (PMO) to enable execution of strategic initiatives and transformation programs. This role will be based at our global HQ in Deerfield, IL.
Job Responsibility:
Define and implement the global GBS strategy in alignment with corporate priorities
Drive digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement across all service lines
Champion standardization, innovation, and scalability in processes and service delivery
Act as a trusted advisor to executives on shared services and enterprise transformation strategies
Oversee global service delivery to ensure performance against SLAs, KPIs, and financial targets
Embed a customer-centric, outcome-driven operating model
Establish governance frameworks, accountability models (e.g., RACI), and dashboards to track value creation and performance
Ensure compliance with internal controls, policies, and regulatory standards while proactively managing risks
Set the strategic direction for the GBS PMO, ensuring alignment with enterprise goals
Establish project management standards, templates, and governance processes across the organization
Lead portfolio management, including prioritization, resource allocation, progress tracking, and risk management
Provide oversight and accountability for project delivery, ensuring alignment with business objectives and value realization
Promote a culture of continuous improvement through post-project reviews and lessons learned
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing global team, fostering collaboration, inclusion, and accountability
Empower regional leaders to drive local performance and innovation
Develop PMO and project management capabilities through comprehensive training and professional development
Manage GBS budgets, cost structures, and resource optimization
Drive productivity, efficiency, and value realization through best practices and automation
Develop business cases for transformation programs, tracking costs, synergies, and realized value across the enterprise
Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Business, Management, or related field (MBA preferred)
10+ years of progressive leadership in global shared services or transformation
Deep understanding of GBS models, automation (RPA, AI), and digital transformation
Continuous improvement – Lean Six Sigma is a plus
Proven ability to lead diverse, global teams and influence across a matrixed organization
Strong performance management and value realization capabilities
Excellent stakeholder engagement and executive communication skills
Nice to have:
Lean Six Sigma
What we offer:
Medical and dental coverage that start on day one
Insurance coverage for basic life, accident, short-term and long-term disability, and business travel accident insurance
Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP), with the ability to purchase company stock at a discount
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (RSP), with options for employee contributions and company matching
Flexible Spending Accounts
Educational assistance programs
Paid holidays
Paid time off ranging from 20 to 35 days based on length of service