Transformation Director
Interim Transformation Lead (PMO / Value Creation)
Location: London HQ + international exposure (US focus)
Duration: 6–12 months (likely extension)
Context
A high-growth, PE-backed business operating across consulting and SaaS is entering its next phase of scale.
The business is:
- Expanding internationally (notably US)
- Diversifying revenue streams (consulting → SaaS hybrid)
- Growing rapidly at the top line
However:
- The SaaS platform requires renewed focus and product evolution
- Growth initiatives lack central coordination and prioritisation
- There is limited KPI visibility, reporting structure, and financial discipline
Mandate
This role will act as a central transformation operator, working closely with the PE sponsor and CEO to:
1. Establish visibility & control
- Build structured reporting and KPI frameworks
- Create clear tracking across all strategic initiatives
- Enable prioritisation and decision-making at leadership level
2. Drive SaaS/product improvement
- Assess current SaaS offering vs client needs
- Support roadmap prioritisation and delivery focus
- Address churn risks and improve commercial performance
3. Support scalable, profitable growth
- Bring structure to international expansion (particularly US)
- Ensure growth aligns with profitability and cash flow
- Support key initiatives (pricing, new categories, revenue streams)
Candidate Profile
- Strategy background (ex MBB)
- Experience operating within a PE-backed environment
- SaaS / tech-enabled business models
- Strong analytical and structuring capability
- High EQ — able to influence founder-led environments
- Hands-on, low ego, delivery-focused
Success Looks Like
- Clear visibility across business performance and initiatives
- SaaS platform repositioned with defined roadmap and traction
- Growth initiatives aligned to profitability and cash discipline
- Leadership team operating with improved structure and cadence
Day rate target: circa £1000 with flexibility.