Julie Adcock

Enterprise Transformation Leader | Systems Thinker | Strategic Integrator | Connecting Strategy, People & Execution

United States

About

Organizations rarely struggle because they lack talent. More often, they struggle because strategy, people, processes, and execution never fully connect…That’s where I do my best work. Throughout my career, I’ve helped organizations navigate complexity by bringing clarity, alignment, & momentum to their most important initiatives. I partner with executive leaders to translate strategies into programs, experiences, & systems that people understand, embrace, and sustain. Over the past 20 years, I’ve led enterprise initiatives across healthcare, government, & technology-adjacent organizations, connecting business priorities with workforce capability, leadership effectiveness, organizational alignment, & measurable outcomes. My work has never been limited to one function. Sometimes that has meant leading enterprise transformation programs. Other times it’s designing leadership experiences, building governance models, facilitating innovation, improving organizational effectiveness, or helping cross-functional teams move forward together. The common thread is this: I help organizations move from complexity to clarity. I enjoy stepping into environments where priorities compete, stakeholders see problems differently, & the path forward isn’t obvious. By listening carefully, recognizing patterns, & building trust, I help leaders make informed decisions & turn strategy into execution. Along the way I’ve had the opportunity to: • Lead enterprise leadership initiatives supporting 800+ leaders • Redesign flagship enterprise programs, increasing participant NPS from 56 to 70 • Direct complex portfolios ranging from $50K to $3M • Build governance and measurement frameworks that improve prioritization, investment decisions, & continuous improvement • Align executives, business leaders, & cross-functional teams around shared organizational outcomes As organizations navigate unprecedented change—including AI, evolving workforce expectations, & new ways of working, I believe sustainable transformation depends on investing in people as intentionally as we invest in technology. At my core, I’m a systems thinker, strategic integrator, & builder of organizational capability who enjoys connecting people, ideas, and strategy to create meaningful, lasting impact. Specialties Enterprise Transformation • Strategy Execution • Organizational Capability • Executive Alignment • Workforce Transformation • Leadership Development • Strategic Program Leadership • Organizational Effectiveness • Stakeholder Engagement • Change Leadership • Governance • Continuous Improvement

Experience

  • Highmark Health (6 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Talent Product Consultant
      Aug 2025 - Jan 2026 · 6 mos

      Served as a strategic architect and steward of talent and leadership development products that shape the growth of leaders across the enterprise. My work spans the full product lifecycle—research, design, development, launch, implementation, measurement, and continuous evolution. Impact • Raised innovation challenge program NPS from 56 → 70+ through strategic redesign. • Designed a leader engagement program using readiness data to boost organization engagement scores. • Improved executive-level talent conversations via streamlined processes. • Led director-level learning and exposition, a major leadership experience for 800+ leaders. • Conducted stakeholder alignment for the enterprise annual performance review.

    • Senior Program Manager
      2021 – 2026

      Partnered with senior and executive leaders to translate enterprise priorities into leadership-development, manager-capability, engagement, and workforce solutions with clear outcomes and execution plans.

    • Senior Talent Program Manager
      May 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos

    • May 2022 - Sep 2025 · 3 yrs 5 mos
      Client Requirements, Presentations and +3 skills

    • Talent & Learning Program Manager
      Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr

    • Jun 2021 - May 2022 · 1 yr
      Presentations, Communication and +2 skills

    • Senior Project Manager
      2020 – 2021

    • Led complex cross-functional initiatives using structured plans, governance, stakeholder communications, dependency management, risk mitigation, and outcome measurement.
      Presentations, Communication and +1 skill

    • Learning Experience Consultant
      Mar 2020 - Jul 2020 · 5 mos

    • Consults with partners at all levels throughout the enterprise to architect end to end learning solutions, based on customer requirements, skills and performance gaps, and business needs while ensuring alignment with organizational goals and objectives.
      Presentations and Communication

  • Concurrent Technologies Corporation (23 yrs 3 mos)
    • Principal Instructional Strategist / Program Manager / People Leader
      Apr 1997 - Mar 2020 · 23 yrs

    • As part of an applied research and development organization, I led workforce development and training teams supporting government and industry clients with emphasis on advanced learning and development strategies. Directed multidisciplinary teams responsible for the design, development, and delivery of large-scale leadership development and training initiatives Managed program portfolios ranging from $50K to $3M, ensuring strong financial stewardship, operational excellence, and risk mitigation Conducted enterprise needs assessments and developed analytics frameworks to evaluate program effectiveness and inform continuous improvement Built and developed high-performing teams, mentoring staff and fostering a collaborative, inclusive culture focused on growth and accountability Led cross-sector initiatives spanning federal, nonprofit, and industry clients, adapting solutions to diverse organizational needs and environments Implemented governance and quality standards (ISO 9001, ISO 14001, CMMI Level 3) to ensure consistency, scalability, and delivery excellence
      Client Requirements, Presentations and +3 skills

    • Personnel Manager
      1997 – 2020

      Held formal people-leader responsibility for approximately 15 years, directly managing teams of 6-20 employees; coached performance, developed capability, allocated work, and supported professional growth.