Director of Strategic Initiatives
Core
Lead execution of high-priority strategic and operational initiatives to accelerate enterprise priorities and improve operating discipline.
Role type
Director of Strategic Initiatives (Strategy & Operations)
Builds
Scalable governance mechanisms, operational improvements, and AI use cases for business efficiency.
Domain
Software technology / Creative industry operations
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Cross-functional transformation leadership, stakeholder alignment, process improvement, data interpretation, project management, executive reporting, root cause analysis, system workflow optimization
Preferred skills
MBA, management consulting background, M&A experience, AI use case identification
Technologies
KPA frameworks, operating dashboards, QBRs, executive governance forums
Responsibilities
Own end-to-end delivery of cross-functional initiatives from scoping to implementation; Identify and resolve operational bottlenecks; Design and operationalize governance mechanisms; Partner with technical AI teams to execute high-impact AI use cases; Align stakeholders and ensure accountability across functions; Lead initiatives to improve commercial, financial, and operational systems.
Seniority
Director, hands-on IC with strategic oversight