OpEx Director
RELX INC
Accountabilities:
Transformation Execution & Governance
+ Translate the Digital Transformation strategy into actionable execution plans for internal or external transformation portfolios.
+ Oversee and manage the strategic delivery across the following pillars:
+ Strategy & Programs
+ Process Excellence
+ Training & Enablement
+ Compliance & Governance
+ Lead and manage the lifecycle of transformation initiatives—discovery, design, delivery, sustainment—across multiple functional or client areas.
+ Ensure strong alignment with OpEx delivery frameworks, governance structures, and performance management KPIs set by the organization.
+ Serve as a key delivery lead across REPH and/or client transformation programs, enabling predictable outcomes through disciplined execution.
+ Manage initiative lifecycles, ensuring consistent governance, delivery, and value realization.
Collaboration with Automation and Data Science Pillars
+ Partner closely with the Automation Solutions & Delivery Lead and Data Science Lead to align transformation objectives, solution design, and rollout timelines.
+ Ensure AI and automation projects are prioritized within the internal pipeline and embedded in larger programs.
+ Act as a coordination lead for cross-pillar delivery efforts involving technology or advanced analytics.
Operational Leadership
+ Lead and mentor a team of OPEX Managers, providing delivery oversight, capability development, and performance feedback.
+ Build team capacity and digital capability through structured development and performance oversight.
+ Partner with pillar leads (Process Excellence, Automation, Training & Enablement, Data Science, etc.) to ensure cross-functional collaboration and integration.
+ Support the internal OpEx Forum and transformation cadence meetings by consolidating initiative updates and enabling best practice sharing.
+ Contribute to quarterly planning cycles and value realization reporting.
+ Collaborate with OPEX Pillar Leads to ensure OPEX related resources are managed centrally.
Commercial Enablement & Partner Delivery (for External Lead only)
+ Collaborate with external stakeholders to scope, deliver, and measure digital transformation engagements.
+ Co-develop go-to-market models, commercial proposals, and implementation plans.
+ Act as transformation lead for commercial clients, ensuring successful onboarding and sustained engagement.
Capability Building & Change Enablement
+ Coach and mentor OPEX Managers, automation champions, and continuous improvement practitioners (as applicable).
+ Facilitate skills development programs aligned to the OpEx maturity model (Lean Six Sigma, RPA, Agile, Data Science, etc.).
+ Support change management initiatives to build digital fluency, stakeholder engagement, and solution adoption.
+ Promote a culture of innovation, accountability, and impact orientation across delivery teams.
+ Drive internal capability building through Lean Six Sigma, Agile, CI training, and digital awareness initiatives.
+ Champion a culture of innovation, ownership, and continuous learning.
+ Ensure alignment with organizational change management strategies and employee engagement.
Core Competencies:
Strategic Execution Leadership
Drives operational excellence through disciplined program and project management. Excels at turning strategy into execution with a focus on measurable outcomes.
Pipeline Management
Builds and sustains a structured pipeline of efficiency opportunities across divisions.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Builds bridges across pillars, departments, and stakeholders. Facilitates effective coordination and integrated delivery.
Cross-Pillar Delivery
Collaborates across pillars, especially with automation and data science, to deliver integrated programs.
Digital Fluency & Process Thinking
Applies automation, analytics, and design thinking to solve business problems. Stays up to date on digital trends and their application in operations.
People & Capability Development
Leads by example and builds high-performing teams. Coaches others to develop transformation capabilities across levels.
Qualifications:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Technology, or related field; Master’s degree preferred
+ Minimum 8 years of relevant experience, including 3+ years in leading digital transformation delivery
+ Proven track record of delivering process improvement, automation, and technology-enabled transformation programs
+ Strong experience in Agile, Lean Six Sigma, RPA/AI, and project/program management
+ Strong stakeholder management and leadership skills
+ Experience working in a matrixed environment and across diverse functions or client groups
+ Certifications preferred (but not required):
+ Lean Six Sigma (GB/BB)
+ RPA/Automation Tools (UiPath, Power Automate, etc.)
+ Agile (Scrum Master/Product Owner)
+ PMP/Prince2
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RELX is a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers, enabling them to make better decisions, get better results and be more productive.
Our purpose is to benefit society by developing products that help researchers advance scientific knowledge; doctors and nurses improve the lives of patients; lawyers promote the rule of law and achieve justice and fair results for their clients; businesses and governments prevent fraud; consumers access financial services and get fair prices on insurance; and customers learn about markets and complete transactions.
Our purpose guides our actions beyond the products that we develop. It defines us as a company. Every day across RELX our employees are inspired to undertake initiatives that make unique contributions to society and the communities in which we operate.
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