Director, GBS Transformation & AI Enablement
WTW
United States, Virginia, Arlington
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Salary
$160,000 - $190,000 Per Year
Rank
Director
Responsibility
Design/Transform
Scope
Global
Workplace
100% in office
Functions
Finance
HR
Reports to
Level
N-2
Travel Max:
0%
Posting Date
01-28-2026
Description
We are seeking an executive to lead enterprise-wide GBS transformation through the integration of Global Process Ownership (GPO), Service Management and AI-driven innovations. This leader will define and lead the direction, governance, and operating model to deliver scalable, digital world class business processes that improve performance, experience, and efficiency across the organization.
The ideal candidate is a forward-thinking strategist and operator who thrives at the intersection of business transformation, technology, and human enablement
This role can be located anywhere with preference for candidates that can work or cross-over to work in US Eastern Time zone.
Note: Employment-based non-immigrant visa sponsorship and/or assistance is not offered for this specific job opportunity.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership
- Develop and execute a multi-year transformation roadmap that aligns enterprise priorities with GBS, GPO, Service Management and AI capabilities.
- Establish a unified process governance model to ensure end-to-end process ownership, performance measurement, and continuous improvement.
- Partner with executive leadership to embed AI and automation as foundational enablers of business agility and decision intelligence.
Global Business Services & Process Excellence
- Lead the design and optimization of GBS delivery models, ensuring integration of global and regional processes across Finance and HR GBS operations.
- Champion standardization and digitization of processes while balancing flexibility for local market needs.
- Drive operational excellence through metrics-based management, process mining, and analytics.
AI & Digital Enablement
- Identify high-impact use cases for AI, generative AI, and intelligent automation to enhance productivity, experience, and data-driven insight.
- Collaborate with technology and data teams to ensure responsible AI governance, model training, and value realization.
- Lead organizational capability-building for AI adoption, change management, and digital fluency.
Transformation & Change Leadership
- Serve as the executive sponsor for transformation initiatives, ensuring alignment, funding, and stakeholder engagement.
- Embed a culture of innovation, agility, and accountability across business units and service centers.
- Partner with HR and communications to drive change management and workforce transformation initiatives.
Qualification & Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
- 15+ years of progressive leadership experience across GBS, shared services, transformation, or process excellence in a global enterprise.
- Proven track record of leading enterprise-wide transformation programs with measurable impact.
- Experience implementing AI, automation, or advanced analytics in business operations.
Critical Competencies
- Deep expertise in end-to-end process design and ownership (GPO model).
- Strategic thinker with strong operational and financial acumen.
- Exceptional stakeholder management and influencing skills across global and matrixed organizations.
- Strong change leadership and people development capabilities.
- Demonstrated success in building cross-functional partnerships that drive innovation and performance.
Benefits
Compensation
- The base salary compensation range being offered for this role is $160,000– $190,000 USD per year. This role is also eligible for an annual short-term incentive bonus.
Company Benefits (US locations)
WTW provides a competitive benefit package which includes the following (eligibility requirements apply):
- Health and Welfare Benefits: Medical (including prescription coverage), Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Commuter Account, Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Group Accident, Group Critical Illness, Life Insurance, AD&D, Group Legal, Identify Theft Protection, Wellbeing Program and Work/Life Resources (including Employee Assistance Program)
- Leave Benefits: Paid Holidays, Annual Paid Time Off (includes paid state/local paid leave where required), Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Other Leaves (e.g., Bereavement, FMLA, ADA, Jury Duty, Military Leave, and Parental and Adoption Leave), Paid Time Off (Washington State only)
- Retirement Benefits: Contributory Pension Plan and Savings Plan (401k).
Company Profile
WTW
Industry
Financial Services
Revenue
$8.87B
Employees
46,000
Fortune 500 Rank
NA
Global 500 Rank
NA
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