What are the responsibilities and job description for the Digital Operating Model Lead position at Xoriant Corporation?
Job Title: Digital Operating Model Lead
Location: Hybrid, with the majority of time spent on-site Columbus, Ohio.
Project: A leading North American retailer with a rapid executive assessment of its Digital Operating Model, with particular emphasis on Front-End Engineering, storefront quality and engineering maturity.
We''re looking for an experienced Digital Operating Model Lead, based in the US, to join a small senior assessment team for an initial 5½-week engagement beginning in late August. The engagement offers the opportunity to influence the future direction on of a major retail organisation on ahead of significant technology investment. Subject to the outcome of the assessment, there is a strong expectation on that the work will progress into targeted Phase 2 deep dives during Q4, followed by a broader transformation on programme from 2027 onwards.
Key Responsibilities:
• Lead the assessment of the client''s Digital Operating Model, governance and organisational capability.
• Assess collaboration across Product, Design, Engineering and Technology teams.
• Evaluate decision-making, planning, prioritisation and dependency management.
• Review organisational structures, leadership responsibilities and operating rhythms.
• Facilitate executive interviews, workshops and cross-functional assessment sessions.
• Coordinate day-to-day assessment activities alongside the Assessment Lead.
• Act as Lean Tree''s primary on-site point of contact throughout the engagement.
• Work closely with the UK-based assessment team to ensure evidence is captured, synthesised and translated into practical executive recommendations.
• Contribute to the final Executive Assessment Report and Investment Board recommendations.