Strategy & Transformation Director

About Riverflex

Riverflex is a next-generation transformation accelerator helping courageous leaders drive intelligent transformation.

We combine purpose & direction, culture & capabilities, and efficiency & effectiveness to help organisations thrive in the AI era.

Our three domains — Strategy & Transformation, Data & Intelligence, and Technology Risk & Compliance — deliver integrated advisory and technology services that enable clients to act on insight, scale with agility, and embed AI across their operations.

We don't just advise — we build. We craft vehicles of change, design and implement intelligent operating models, and deploy AI-enabled teams and products to drive measurable outcomes.

As we continue to expand globally, Riverflex is seeking a Strategy & Transformation Director** to lead one of its core domains, driving commercial growth, client excellence, and proposition innovation across industries.

The Role

The Strategy & Transformation (S&T) Director will lead Riverflex's flagship consulting practice, owning both its commercial growth and strategic development.

You will act as both a sales leader and transformation advisor, shaping and delivering high-impact engagements that help clients define and execute their transformation agendas — from corporate strategy to operating model redesign and AI-powered transformation delivery.

As a member of the Riverflex Leadership Team, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the company's commercial strategy, market positioning, and integrated proposition development across all domains.

Key Responsibilities

Market & Sales Leadership

• Lead and accelerate growth of Riverflex's Strategy & Transformation (S&T) business through direct sales and strategic market development.

• Build, lead, and convert a high-value pipeline — driving revenue growth through strategic relationship building, market insight, and consultative deal leadership.

• Collaborate with Riverflex's Leadership Team and capability leads (Data & Intelligence, Technology Risk & Compliance) to shape and deliver integrated AI-powered transformation propositions.

• Own key client pursuits — from origination to proposal through to close — ensuring commercial success and alignment with Riverflex's intelligent transformation vision.

• Act as a senior advisor to C-level clients, guiding their transformation, data, and AI strategies to position Riverflex as a trusted long-term partner.

• Ensure excellence in delivery and client satisfaction, working closely with consulting teams to drive measurable impact and account growth.

• Partner with Marketing to develop compelling thought leadership, sales narratives, and go-to-market materials that elevate Riverflex's market presence.

• Identify emerging trends, partnerships, and inorganic growth opportunities** to strengthen Riverflex's footprint.

Client Leadership & Retention

• Take accountability for client satisfaction and retention, ensuring long-term trusted partnerships.

• Act as a senior client advisor on strategic transformation, data, and AI initiatives.

• Collaborate with consulting and delivery teams to ensure client needs are met with excellence, agility, and measurable impact.

• Lead client relationship stewardship sessions and ensure strong follow-through on engagement success.

Team & Capability Building

• Coach and mentor future leaders, fostering a growth-oriented, entrepreneurial culture.

• Collaborate with Riverflex's global network of consultants ("PROs") to deliver flexible and scalable project teams.

• Support the professional development of sales and consulting colleagues by sharing expertise, tools, and go-to-market insights.

Financial & Strategic Accountability

• Deliver against agreed revenue and margin targets.

• Participate in company rituals like annual business planning, sales forecasting, and performance reviews.

• Contribute to Riverflex's global business strategy as a Leadership Team Member, influencing both commercial and cultural direction.

About You

You are a seasoned transformation and business leader with:

• 15+ years in management consulting, business transformation, or strategic advisory.

• Proven experience in leading large-scale transformation programmes and driving multi-million-euro sales.

• Expertise in strategy design, operating model transformation, AI-enabled transformation, or change leadership.

• Strong commercial acumen and a proven ability to convert insight into opportunity.

• A strong network of senior client relationships (COO, CFO, CHRO, CIO, or equivalent).

• Experience leading high-performing consulting teams and scaling new propositions.

• Entrepreneurial mindset — proactive, strategic, and delivery-focused.

• Excellent communication and storytelling skills; fluent in English (Dutch a plus).

• Willingness to travel for client engagements and leadership meetings.

Why Join Riverflex

• Leadership Impact & Growth Influence - Play a key role in shaping Riverflex's next growth chapter alongside its leadership team.

• Own a Core Domain - Lead and scale Riverflex's flagship Strategy & Transformation practice.

• Sales Leadership with Impact - Build your business, your team, and your client portfolio with autonomy.

• AI-Powered Vision - Redefine consulting through the fusion of human expertise and intelligent technology.

• Collaborative & Entrepreneurial Culture - Courage, agency, authenticity, and continuous growth guide how we work.

• Proven Yet Agile Platform - Build on an established consulting base with freedom to innovate and grow.