Value Realization Leader at UKG

Bengaluru, karnataka, India -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Program Management, Strategy Execution, Transformation Leadership, Business Outcomes, Technical Fluency, Enterprise Applications, Agile Practices, Change Leadership, Talent Development, Stakeholder Influence, Problem Solving, Delivery Excellence, Value Realization, Impact Tracking, Advisory Skills, Coaching

Industry

Software Development

Description

Why UKG: At UKG, the work you do matters. The code you ship, the decisions you make, and the care you show a customer all add up to real impact. Today, tens of millions of workers start and end their days with our workforce operating platform. Helping people get paid, grow in their careers, and shape the future of their industries. That’s what we do. We never stop learning. We never stop challenging the norm. We push for better, and we celebrate the wins along the way. Here, you’ll get flexibility that’s real, benefits you can count on, and a team that succeeds together. Because at UKG, your work matters—and so do you. About the Team The Enterprise Solutions & Experience (ESE) organization, led by our CIO, drives UKG’s enterprise transformation. The Value Management Office (VMO), under the VP of IT Strategy & Transformation, is dedicated to ensuring every initiative delivers measurable business outcomes. Value Realization Leaders (VRLs) are embedded within this team to orchestrate strategy, execution, and adoption across ESE, focusing on realized business value. About the Role We are seeking a highly motivated Value Realization Leader to join our ESE team. In this pivotal role, you will ensure that every initiative delivers tangible business outcomes, accelerate ROI, strengthen strategic alignment, and drive adoption across the enterprise. You will lead cross-functional teams, manage the lifecycle of value delivery, and serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors. Responsibilities Strategy Execution & Alignment • Translate enterprise and ESE product strategies into executable, outcome-focused roadmaps tied to business objectives. • Connect projects and initiatives to the company’s overarching strategy and align cross-functional teams on priorities, trade-offs, and dependencies. • Partner with business and ESE product leaders to define clear value targets and success measures for every initiative. Value Realization & Impact Tracking • Manage the entire lifecycle of value delivery for projects and programs, from ideation to post-delivery evaluation. • Establish KPIs linked to business outcomes (revenue, cost, customer experience). • Track realized value post-launch and drive accountability for sustained results. • Continuously improve delivery velocity, adoption, and return on investment. Orchestration & Execution Excellence • Oversee the entire project and program portfolio, ensuring resources are allocated to initiatives that provide the greatest value. • Coordinate across ESE product, engineering, and business functions to ensure cohesive execution. • Anticipate delivery risks, surface decisions, and remove blockers proactively. • Maintain agility through iteration, feedback loops, and continuous improvement. Advisory & Influence • Serve as a trusted advisor to executives and initiative sponsors. • Apply structured problem-solving and consulting-style frameworks to shape decisions and outcomes. • Communicate progress through business storytelling and outcome-based narratives. Change Leadership & Talent Development • Lead organizational adoption of new capabilities and processes. • Shape mindsets and behaviors to sustain impact beyond project completion. • Coach and mentor teams to build outcome orientation and business fluency About You Basic Qualifications • Bachelor’s degree in Business, Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field. • 8+ years of experience in program management, strategy execution, or transformation leadership roles. • Proven track record delivering measurable business outcomes in cross-functional environments. • Strong business and technical fluency; able to navigate both executive discussions and delivery details. • Proven experience delivering enterprise business applications (ERP – D365, CRM – Salesforce, EDW, Data & Analytics, HRIS, financial systems) initiatives. • Experience in product-led or technology-driven organizations preferred. • Consulting or advisory background a strong plus. Preferred Qualifications • Master’s degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or a related field. • Experience with large-scale system architecture and Lean Portfolio Management. • Strong understanding of Agile practices (SAFe, Scrum, LPM, DevOps). • Familiarity with delivering digital employee experience initiatives (collaboration tools, infrastructure, cloud migration, endpoint management). • Certification such as PMP, PgMP, PMI-ACP, CSM, or LPM. • Experience with JIRA, PowerBI, DevOps and ServiceNow SPM tools. • Agile coach experience a plus. Core Competencies • Value Orientation | Strategic Alignment | Business Acumen • Technical / Product Literacy | Problem Solving | Agility • Stakeholder Influence | Change Leadership | Talent Development • Driver of Results and Self Driven Success Measures • % of initiatives meeting or exceeding business value targets • Time-to-value reduction across key programs • Adoption and utilization rates of delivered solutions • Executive stakeholder satisfaction and confidence • Demonstrated uplift in team maturity and delivery culture Travel Requirement: 15% Travel This job description has been written to include the general nature of work performed. It is not designed to contain a comprehensive detailed inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Company Overview: UKG is the Workforce Operating Platform that puts workforce understanding to work. With the world's largest collection of workforce insights, and people-first AI, our ability to reveal unseen ways to build trust, amplify productivity, and empower talent, is unmatched. It's this expertise that equips our customers with the intelligence to solve any challenge in any industry — because great organizations know their workforce is their competitive edge. Learn more at ukg.com. UKG is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to promoting diversity and inclusion in the workplace, including the recruitment process. Disability Accommodation in the Application and Interview Process For individuals with disabilities that need additional assistance at any point in the application and interview process, please email UKGCareers@ukg.com

Responsibilities

The Value Realization Leader will ensure that every initiative delivers tangible business outcomes and drive adoption across the enterprise. This includes managing the lifecycle of value delivery and serving as a trusted advisor to executives.