Director, Strategy & Transformation (Platform & Technology)

At Iron Mountain we know that work, when done well, makes a positive impact for our customers, our employees, and our planet. That’s why we need smart, committed people to join us. Whether you’re looking to start your career or make a change, talk to us and see how you can elevate the power of your work at Iron Mountain.

We provide expert, sustainable solutions in records and information management, digital transformation services, data centers, asset lifecycle management, and fine art storage, handling, and logistics. We proudly partner every day with our 225,000 customers around the world to preserve their invaluable artifacts, extract more from their inventory, and protect their data privacy in innovative and socially responsible ways. 

Are you curious about being part of our growth stor​y while evolving your skills in a culture that will welcome your unique contributions? If so, let's start the conversation.

Iron Mountain (NYSE: IRM) is a global leader in storage and information management, trusted by 95% of the Fortune 1000. While we bring a 70-year legacy in physical records management, we are actively transforming into a digital-first, platform-led organization to meet the evolving needs of enterprises in an increasingly complex data landscape.

The Digital Business is central to this transformation—helping customers unlock the value of their information through automation, AI, and governance. Within this, the Global Platform & Technology (GPT) organization serves as the engine powering our innovation and growth, building and scaling our most critical proprietary platforms:

● InSight DXP – Our flagship AI-powered Digital Experience Platform
● Digitization Services Platform (DSP) – Our proprietary platform enabling scalable, cost-efficient global service delivery

We are seeking a Director, Strategy & Transformation to partner closely with the Chief Platform & Technology Officer (CPTO) and leadership team to drive strategic execution, business performance, and organizational effectiveness across GPT. This is a high-impact leadership role for someone who thrives at the intersection of strategy, product thinking, and execution. You will play a critical role in translating vision into action—driving complex initiatives, leading transformation programs, and ensuring the organization operates with clarity, focus, and discipline. If you are energized by solving complex problems, operating in high-intensity environments, and shaping the future of a platform-led business, this is a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Execution & Transformation

● Drive the definition and execution of GPT’s strategic priorities, ensuring alignment with the broader Digital Business and enterprise objectives
● Lead cross-functional transformation programs spanning product, engineering, and platform initiatives
● Translate leadership vision into structured roadmaps, execution plans, and measurable outcomes
● Identify organizational gaps, risks, and execution bottlenecks—and proactively resolve them

● Partner with the CPTO and senior leadership team to drive prioritization, focus, and execution discipline across the organization
● Establish and run an effective operating cadence (planning cycles, reviews, metrics, and governance) across GPT
● Develop high-impact executive communications, including board materials, strategy reviews, and customer-facing narratives
● Represent the CPTO in key forums and engagements, ensuring alignment, continuity, and follow-through

● Lead the platform PMO, overseeing execution across key initiatives including InSight DXP, DSP, and compliance programs
● Establish scalable program governance, tracking, and reporting mechanisms across the portfolio
● Drive accountability and transparency across a complex set of strategic initiatives

● Oversee FinOps to ensure cost discipline, budget alignment, and financial transparency across GPT
● Drive optimization of cloud and platform investments while supporting growth and scalability
● Align financial planning with strategic priorities and execution roadmaps

Ideal candidates must have 10 - 15 years of total experience, technical exposure in AI and cloud, and expertise in creating professional presentations for executive and board meetings. The position is a people leader role overseeing a small team and managing department-level budgets, including FinOps and cloud costs.

● Experience: 10+ years in technology, SaaS, or platform-driven organizations, with experience in strategy, transformation, or leading complex cross-functional initiatives

● Product & Transformation Orientation: Experience in product management and operational transformation, with a demonstrated ability to connect product thinking, strategy, and execution in platform or SaaS environments

● Business Acumen: Strong GM mindset with the ability to balance strategic ambition with disciplined execution and financial outcomes
● Execution Leadership: Proven ability to drive large-scale initiatives from concept through delivery in fast-paced environments
● Analytical Strength: Ability to synthesize complex information and drive data-informed decisions

● Influence & Communication: Exceptional ability to engage and influence senior stakeholders across functions
● Leadership Presence: Comfortable operating at executive levels while also diving deep into execution details
● Resilience & Ownership: Thrives in high-growth, high-expectation environments and takes ownership of outcomes

Please note that an employee's starting salary may vary based on a variety of factors. Where State, Municipal, Provincial, Territorial or other legal minimum wages exceed the federal minimum wage, employees are entitled to the higher rate.