Executive Director, Workforce Engineering & Transformation Greater San Francisco, CA Area

The Company is seeking an Executive Director of Workforce Engineering and Transformation to translate organizational and People Strategy priorities into future workforce plans, transformation portfolios, and measurable outcomes. The role will lead workforce planning and design, HR strategy execution, portfolio governance, change management, and analytics enablement as a coordinated enterprise capability. Responsibilities include advising senior leaders on workforce implications and investment priorities; guiding role redesign, automation, and new staffing models; and overseeing major transformation initiatives from prioritization through adoption and benefits realization. The Executive Director will also build and develop a multidisciplinary team, establish common methods and governance, and ensure workforce changes account for operational needs, employee impacts, and regulatory requirements. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a relevant field and at least 15 years of progressive experience in workforce or HR strategy, workforce planning, organizational design, transformation, or related disciplines. At least seven years leading complex, cross-functional initiatives in a large organization is required, along with demonstrated success translating business strategy into workforce priorities and influencing senior executives. Applicants should bring strong knowledge of workforce planning, role redesign, AI-enabled work, skills-based practices, and enterprise governance, as well as the ability to navigate ambiguity and manage change, reskilling, and workforce transitions. A relevant master’s degree and project, portfolio, or change-management credentials are preferred.

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