Transformation Director

Company description We believe that creativity is the most powerful asset in business today.
Our ability to create fresh, original, disruptive, transformative ideas comes from a deep understanding of human behavior.
It's what we bring to every business problem.
We call it HumanKind thinking.
It's not about customers or consumers; we start with people and their behavior.
And we use all our intelligence, design thinking, digital innovation, and customer experience capabilities to shape that thinking into behavior and business-changing solutions.
Because what's good for people is good for business.
https://www.leoburnett.com.au/ Overview Job Description: As the Transformation Director, you will work closely with the senior leadership team, including the Chief Strategy Officer and Chief Data Officer, to spearhead initiatives that drive efficiency, growth, innovation, and leadership for our clients.
You will help ensure that Suncorp remains at the forefront of the evolving insurance market while fostering an environment of continuous improvement and transformation within the agency.
Day to day in this role, you'll get to: Lead Transformation Strategy: Own the overall transformation agenda for Leo Burnett and Suncorp, focusing on driving efficiency, business growth, and positioning the partnership at the forefront of industry innovation and thought leadership.Strategic Planning for Growth: Collaborate with Suncorp's leadership and the Chief Strategy Officer to understand growth aspirations and craft innovative strategies that align marketing, creative, and operational efforts to meet Suncorp's long-term business objectives.
Ensure alignment with Suncorp's strategic pivot toward in the insurance market over the next 3-5 years.Innovative Insurance Marketing: Lead the effort to position Suncorp as the most innovative and future-facing insurance brand in Australia.
Oversee the development of a compelling marketing strategy that reflects Suncorp's evolving vision and enhances its competitive edge.Efficiency and Creativity Balance: Identify and implement short-term and long-term efficiencies across processes, working closely with creative teams to ensure that these efficiencies do not come at the cost of creativity or quality.Be the Voice of Change: Act as a champion for new capabilities, emerging trends, and fresh insights, driving continuous innovation within the agency and across client work.
Bring a forward-thinking, data-driven perspective to client engagements.Operational Strategy and Change Management: Oversee the integration of operational strategies, change management practices, and digital transformation initiatives, ensuring the agency and its clients are always moving forward in a competitive landscape.Data-Driven Business Model: Collaborate with the Chief Data Officer to develop and implement a data-informed business model that enhances client relationships, optimises campaign performance, and drives measurable results.Client and Agency Leadership: Work closely with other key clients to build and maintain strong, long-term relationships.
Lead the integration of client needs with the agency's creative and strategic capabilities to ensure high-level satisfaction and success.Foster a Culture of Innovation: Continuously explore and integrate the latest industry trends, technologies, and capabilities, ensuring Leo Burnett remains at the cutting edge of creative and digital transformation.Desired Skills and Experience: Experience: Strong experience (8+ years) in a senior client leadership or transformation role, ideally within an agency or consulting environment.
Proven track record of leading large-scale, complex transformation projects across multiple sectors, with a deep understanding of the insurance and financial services industries.Strategic Expertise: Strong background in strategic planning, operational efficiency, and business growth with a keen ability to identify and implement innovative solutions.Leadership Skills: Exceptional leadership and influencing abilities, with experience working closely with C-suite executives and senior stakeholders.
Ability to manage cross-functional teams and drive change across complex client relationships.Creative and Operational Balance: A unique ability to balance operational excellence with creative innovation.
Understanding how to leverage data, technology, and creativity to deliver business results.What you can expect from us: Partner with the best clients in Australia: ANZ Bank, Destination NSW, Suncorp, Bundaberg Rum, Superloop, HBF, Johnnie Walker, Red Rooster and Vitasoy.
Make the best work of your career: We believe in the power of creativity to transform human behaviour.
Each one of us is held accountable for contributing to ideas of the highest standard in the world.
And we're recognized for it.
More recently we were the 2023 Spikes Asia Network of the Year, and won the Cannes Lion Innovation Grand Prix for our work with Suncorp in 2022.
Work with the best people: If you've ever met a Burnetter you'll know we stand apart.
Our agency is filled with smart, kind people who are passionate about the work and who genuinely care about each other.
Have the best experience: We have industry-leading flexibility and a culture we're famous for.
Our structure and processes are uncomplicated because we focus on output.
And there are endless opportunities for growth in both Leo Burnett and Publicis Groupe more broadly with access to global opportunities and L&D programs.

Additional information Publicis Groupe benefits: Be a part of the Publicis Groupe family, recent winner of the Employer of Choice Awards and one of the world's most progressive and dynamic modern communications businesses.
You can learn more about us at www.publicisgroupeanz.com.
Enjoy all the perks that come with our network offering:
A comprehensive Wholeself program supporting physical, mindful, and financial wellbeing.A creative, lively, and rewarding office environment where people love working with each other, supported by our Publicis Liberté flexibility approach — "working your way with us.
"Access to our Global AI Platform Marcel, connecting Publicis Groupe employees with opportunities for career mobility and collaboration across our global network.Extensive Learning & Development opportunities including more than 15,000 learning programs via our online learning platform, Marcel Classes.A culture of open feedback and support to reach your goals through our Career Conversations program.A committed Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion strategy driven through our Viva Women, Égalité, enABLE, EmbRACE, and Écologique committees.Leave benefits including Birthday Leave, Flexible Public Holidays, and an additional 5 days of leave after 2 years of service.Work Your World program enabling employees the flexibility to work from anywhere in the world for up to 6 weeks per year.Parental leave policy with up to 18 weeks based on tenure, paid primary carer leave, secondary carer swap, and Cub Care leave.Access to counsellors, psychologists, and professionals through Sonder, an all-in-one digital wellbeing technology platform designed to support psychological, medical & safety needs.A workplace that stands together to provide a more open, supportive, and recovery-forward culture for all employees with life-threatening illnesses.
Read more about our Working With Cancer Pledge: https://workingwithcancerpledge.com/.Proud partners of Diversity Council Australia, Pride in Diversity, Family Friendly Workplaces, Supply Nation, and the Australian Disability Network.If you don't tick every box in this ad, please don't rule yourself out.
Research suggests that women and other people in underrepresented groups tend to only apply if they meet every requirement.
We focus on hiring people who share our values of inclusion, collaboration, adaptability, fearlessness, and integrity rather than ticking boxes — so if this role resonates with you, please apply.
Diversity.
Inclusion.
Equity.
More than just words; these are part of our DNA.
At Publicis Groupe, we are committed to the inclusion and recognition of all people regardless of race, age, culture, ability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, and religious affiliation.
We believe that to deliver the best solutions to our clients, our people need to reflect the diverse communities in which our clients operate.
We value diversity and the skills, knowledge, and experience that difference brings to our culture and solutions.
Uniqueness is powerful; without it, we wouldn't be where we are today.
So be you — we like it that way. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for people with disability or those that require additional support throughout the application process.
If you need any assistance or adjustments, please contact us via recruitmentpublicisgroupe.com; your personal information will be kept confidential.
#J-18808-Ljbffr