Executive Director – Strategic Initiatives

Job Description: • Drive Enterprise Initiative Execution • Define and structure a focused portfolio of high-impact, company-level initiatives aligned to leadership priorities • Establish clear ownership, success metrics, and milestones for each initiative • Drive progress across functions, proactively identifying and resolving risks, dependencies, and bottlenecks • Ensure accountability and sustained momentum between leadership touchpoints • Design and implement consistent, standardized approaches for managing cross-functional initiatives across the enterprise • Partner with the COO to establish and maintain a consistent enterprise operating cadence • Work across Operations, Finance, IT, Business Development, HR, and Quality to align stakeholders on shared priorities • Introduce pragmatic, outcome-oriented approaches to breaking complex initiatives into manageable workstreams Requirements: • 15–20+ years of experience in operations, program leadership, or enterprise transformation roles within complex organizations • Proven track record of leading large-scale, cross-functional initiatives that span multiple business units or functions • Demonstrated ability to operate effectively at the executive level, influencing senior leaders and driving alignment without direct authority • Experience establishing enterprise-level operating models, governance, or execution framework • Strong ability to translate strategy into execution, structuring ambiguous problems into clear plans and deliverables • U.S. Citizenship Required for the purposes of obtaining/holding a U.S. security clearance. • Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies (applied practically, not academically) Benefits: • healthcare benefits • paid leave • retirement plans • insurance programs • education and training assistance