Director, Strategic Programs

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Canada.

📋 Description

• Oversee the implementation of the company's key cross-functional initiatives and strategic objectives.

• Clearly define the scope, goals, success metrics, milestones, governance frameworks, and decision-making structures for initiatives.

• Collaborate with executive sponsors and functional leaders to ensure clear ownership and accountability across strategic projects.

• Propel execution across various teams while upholding alignment, transparency, and ongoing momentum.

• Track initiative performance, recognize risks and dependencies, and actively promote issue resolution.

• Facilitate decision-making across functions and guarantee alignment on priorities, timelines, and anticipated outcomes.

• Deliver succinct, decision-focused updates to executive leadership regarding initiative status, risks, and business implications.

• Ensure that strategic initiatives yield measurable financial, operational, and customer-focused results.

• Advance strategic and operational initiatives that enhance business performance and generate enterprise value.

• Direct the implementation of strategic programs across Product, Technology, Sales, Marketing, Customer Success, Operations, and Finance.

• Create business cases, financial models, implementation strategies, and success metrics for strategic initiatives.

• Develop KPI frameworks and reporting systems that link initiative progress to business outcomes.

• Convert strategic priorities into actionable roadmaps with defined ownership and measurable results.

• Identify opportunities to enhance organizational planning, prioritization, and execution processes.

• Manage Integration Management Office (IMO) activities for acquisitions, including Day 1 planning and synergy realization.

⛳️ Requirements

• A Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Economics, Engineering, Management, or a related area.

• Over 8 years of experience in strategy, management consulting, business operations, program management, corporate development, private equity portfolio operations, or similar fields.

• Proven experience leading intricate cross-functional initiatives that involve various stakeholders and business areas.

• Established ability to influence senior leaders and achieve results without direct authority.

• Strong skills in analytical thinking, financial modeling, and business case development.

• Experience in crafting executive-level presentations, recommendations, and decision-making frameworks.

• Excellent project and program management skills.

• Exceptional communication, facilitation, and relationship-building abilities.

• Preferred Qualifications

• MBA or an advanced business degree.

• Experience within SaaS, software, technology, or recurring revenue sectors.

• Background in management consulting, corporate strategy, private equity operating partner, or business transformation.

• Experience in supporting mergers and acquisitions, integration management, or corporate development activities.

• Knowledge of KPI development, operational performance management, and strategic planning processes.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance plans.

• Generous paid time off and flexible work arrangements.

• Opportunities for professional development and career advancement.

• Access to cutting-edge tools and technology.