Strategic Programs Director

General Summary:

The Director of Strategic Programs serves as a trusted advisor and strategic partner to senior leadership, driving alignment across key initiatives and ensuring operational excellence. This role is responsible for orchestrating strategic planning, managing cross-functional programs, and enabling executive decision-making through effective governance and communication.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Strategic Alignment & Execution

• Partner with executive leadership to define and communicate strategic priorities, goals, and success metrics.

• Translate high-level strategies into actionable plans and ensure alignment across departments and teams.

• Monitor progress against strategic objectives and provide insights to adjust course as needed.

• Facilitate strategic planning sessions and ensure outcomes are documented and tracked.

Operational Cadence & Governance

• Establish and manage the rhythm of the business, including leadership meetings, quarterly business reviews, and annual planning cycles.

• Develop and maintain governance frameworks to ensure accountability and transparency in decision-making.

• Drive operational efficiency by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in processes and workflows.

• Prepare executive-level reporting and dashboards to support data-driven decisions.

Program Leadership

• Lead cross-functional strategic programs from initiation through execution, ensuring delivery on time and within scope.

• Develop program plans, manage resources, and mitigate risks to ensure successful outcomes.

• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align efforts and resolve issues.

• Continuously improve program management practices and tools to enhance effectiveness.

Executive Partnership & Leadership Enablement

• Act as a thought partner to the executive team, providing strategic counsel and operational support.

• Enable leaders to focus on high-impact priorities by managing communications, follow-ups, and delegated initiatives.

• Support executive visibility and engagement through preparation of presentations, briefings, and stakeholder communications.

• Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement across leadership teams.

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to manage large projects and processes independently with limited supervision

• Recognized expert in applicable work area

• Ability to situationally adapt and understand new technology/processes as per business needs

• The ideal candidate is a proactive leader with strong business acumen, exceptional organizational skills, and the ability to influence across all levels of the organization.

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience

• 8+ years of relevant experience

Working Conditions:

• Onsite/Hybrid/Remote depending on location

• 10-20% travel required