Director of Transformation

The Director of Transformation is responsible for stewarding large-scale, cross-functional projects that impact multiple teams within YouVersion. This role ensures the successful execution of initiatives that require collaboration across various leadership levels and technical domains. The Director will oversee complex, strategic projects that enhance the global reach, personalization, and infrastructure of YouVersion, ensuring they align with organizational goals and vision. The Director is responsible for collaborating with their CTL/CML to cast vision, provide direction, and lead ministry efforts within their area of influence to outcomes that further Life.Church’s mission and reach people for Christ.

YouVersion was created by the local church in 2007 and remains a ministry of Life.Church today. At Life.Church, our mission is to lead people to become fully devoted followers of Christ. Our team is committed to reaching people worldwide through innovative technology. And YouVersion is one of the ways we get to do that. Life.Church is a multi-site Christian church meeting in the United States and globally at Life.Church Online. 

We wholeheartedly believe a daily rhythm of seeking intimacy with God has the power to transform lives. That’s why YouVersion creates biblically-based experiences that encourage and challenge people to seek God. We hope everyone in our community is on an active journey to become who God made them to be, abiding in Him, and drawing closer every day. 

• Lead the organization-wide transformation process through the Transformation Office, establishing and orchestrating governance, execution frameworks, and performance tracking to drive strategic change and operational excellence.
• Lead the Transformation Office, ensuring a structured, transparent, and efficient approach to managing YouVersion transformation initiatives.
• Ensure that daily operations align with project objectives and broader team initiatives.
• Develop frameworks for tracking project milestones, measuring success, and reporting on key insights to senior leadership.
• Oversee the integration of new operational processes and ensure seamless adoption across multiple teams.
• Provide structured updates to executive leadership, including regular progress reports and risk assessments.
• Manage team collaboration by fostering clear communication, accountability, and shared ownership of operational priorities.
• Establish best practices for knowledge sharing and documentation, ensuring continuity and efficiency across projects.
• Support the onboarding and offboarding of key stakeholders, ensuring alignment and clarity in responsibilities.
• Serve as an escalation point for operational challenges, ensuring that complex issues are addressed efficiently and collaboratively.
• Implement and refine governance models that enhance cross-functional execution and decision-making processes.
• Lead and support cross-functional workstreams, driving alignment, execution, and accountability to ensure the successful delivery of high-impact transformation initiatives.
• Drive the cross-functional planning, execution, and successful completion of high-impact projects that align with YouVersion mission and strategic priorities.
• Establish project goals, timelines, and key performance indicators to measure impact and success.
• Collaborate with the Executive Team and other leaders to define transformation initiatives and gain alignment on objectives.
• Facilitate strategic discussions and cross-functional meetings to ensure teams are aligned and equipped to execute projects efficiently.
• Ensure transformation initiatives maintain momentum by proactively identifying and resolving obstacles that could hinder progress.
• Lead through project roadblocks by facilitating resolution strategies and aligning stakeholders toward common goals.
• Lead risk assessment and mitigation efforts, ensuring projects remain on track and aligned with overarching organizational goals.
• Champion innovation and continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for optimization within transformation initiatives.
• Make informed strategic decisions by analyzing data, evaluating risks, and assessing long-term impact on organizational goals.
• Lead scenario planning and decision frameworks to navigate uncertainty and guide teams through complex challenges.

• Ability to self-motivate, make independent decisions, and solve problems with innovation.
• Effective at multi-tasking and time management to meet strict deadlines while remaining flexible and open to change.
• Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills to clearly explain complicated processes and foster partnerships.
• Effective at process and organizational management to coordinate, structure, and provide vision to projects.
• Strong leadership skills and understanding of developing and guiding others.
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related field
• Advanced degree preferred. 
• 5-7+ years of experience in a senior leadership role overseeing cross-functional teams and enterprise-level transformation initiatives.
• Experience working closely with executive leadership to drive strategy, execution, and organizational change.
• Experience in technical environments, including system integration, infrastructure, or complex process management.

Benefits We Offer

・ Paid parental leave, including maternity, paternity, and adoption leave.

・ Generous employer-paid leave for the use of vacation, sick time, and other qualifying reasons. 

・ Innovative and comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance that provides team members with useful resources and savings to navigate their holistic health. 

・ Life insurance policy provided for all staff members at 2x annual salary at no cost. Additional life insurance coverage is available to purchase. 

・ Short-Term and Long-Term disability is covered at 100% for full-time qualified staff members.

・ Comprehensive wellness and mental health benefits allow staff to proactively invest in their physical and emotional health.

・ Generous 401(k) retirement plan allowing a team member to have up to 12.5% (including employee contribution, employer match, and employer discretionary contribution) contributed into their account in their first year. It doesn’t stop there—the more years on staff, the greater the investment! 

・ $160 annually in development dollars for team members to invest in their professional growth. 

・ Casual dress and work environment.

・ And much more!

Our Beliefs, Culture, and Commitment to Diversity

At Life.Church, every staff member, and intern is a minister and is expected to engage in the church's ministry fully. We consider ministry readiness and an individual’s capacity to represent Life.Church’s beliefs as a minister during the selection process for all staff and intern positions. An essential function within every position held by a staff member or intern at Life.Church is to uphold and represent the beliefs of Life.Church. Learn more about what we believe at Life.Church. 

While we unite around our mission, we know unity doesn’t mean uniformity. Our calling is too great, and our mission is too important not to be intentional about strengthening our team through diversity. We know that diverse perspectives in race, ethnicity, background, age, and gender are essential to reaching the world for Christ. To learn more about how we strengthen our team through diversity, visit our careers page. 

All data collected in our application process, from resume collection to application questions, is used for recruitment purposes only.