Director, Strategic Projects

Join to apply for the Director, Strategic Projects role at NAVEX . At NAVEX, we’re making the world a better place. A safer place. A more ethical place. A place where anyone, anywhere can have a voice. That’s a serious impact. As part of the Transformation Team at NAVEX, we drive value creation across the enterprise through careful planning, constructive collaboration, and big‑picture thinking. You’ll help drive cross‑functional teams to execute against our strategic initiatives and overall transformation objectives. As our Director, Strategic Projects, you’ll work closely with executive leadership to define and execute meaningful change through developing, managing, and monitoring strategic cross‑departmental initiatives that drive long‑term business value. You will help define our strategic objectives and lead the execution of key projects and teams with timeliness, accountability, and passion. You will be a corporate athlete, capable of digging deep into the details while distilling executive and board‑level insights. At NAVEX, you will work in a hybrid role and thrive alongside an engaged and collaborative team invested in supporting your success! We are dedicated to delivering top quality services to our clients and unmatched experiences to our team members. Join us! What you’ll get: Meaningful Purpose. Your work helps organizations operate with integrity and protect their people—at a scale few companies can match. High‑Performance Environment. We move with urgency, set ambitious goals, and expect excellence. You’ll be trusted with real ownership and supported to do the best work of your career. Candid, Supportive Culture. We communicate openly, challenge ideas—not people—and value teammates who embrace bold thinking and continuous improvement. Growth That Matters. You can count on authentic feedback, strong accountability, and leaders invested in your success so you can achieve real growth. Rewards for Results. We provide clear, competitive compensation designed to recognize measurable outcomes and real impact. What you’ll do: Lead high‑visibility and high impact special projects and initiatives critical to NAVEX’s strategic priorities and overall value creation/transformation efforts Engage cross‑functionally with stakeholders to translate strategy into executable action plans and solutions Collaborate with executive management to develop strategies and implement changes Lead project teams in regular stand‑up meetings, progress checks, and problem‑solving exercises; identify and mitigate roadblocks Prepare executive level presentations and briefing materials; communicate results and opportunities for review by executive management Maintain project schedules, delegate tasks, identify task dependencies and designate major due dates; ensure cross‑functional collaboration Evaluate costs and expected returns/results; manage to budget while tracking ROI and key KPIs Build positive, long‑term business relationships across many departments while identifying and driving areas for improvement Constantly assess potential risks and develop solid mitigation strategies to anticipate and overcome obstacles Serve as a key liaison and sounding board to workstreams for the Transformation Office Hone tools, templates and approaches to continuously improve NAVEX’s transformation and project management capabilities What you’ll bring: A bachelor’s degree in business or related degree (MBA preferred) 10+ years of experience in strategy consulting, project management and change management; global and PE‑backed company experience desired Advanced PowerPoint and Excel skills to support data analysis and executive presentations/briefings Ability to identify, scope, and manage initiatives, projects, tasks, and risks Ability to learn and understand a complex process and identify root causes of failure and areas of improvement Demonstrated experience building excellent relationships, directing meetings, facilitating technical discussions, and coaching teams to solve problems Ability to set and manage goals and deadlines and be self‑directed Methodical and data‑driven approach to problem solving, giving the ability to provide practical and efficient solutions Quality approach to work, with an appreciation for procedures and controls A flexible and highly positive outlook with superb organization skills Excellent communication skills and executive presence Culture Agility. Comfort working in a fast‑paced, candid environment that values innovation, healthy debate, and follow‑through AI Readiness. Curiosity and willingness to use AI and emerging technologies to elevate your work and deliver smarter outcomes Ability to drive results through your job competencies while leveraging NAVEX’s core values Our side of the deal: We’ll be clear, we’ll move fast, and we’ll invest in your success. You deserve to be supported, challenged, and rewarded for the impact you make—and we commit to doing that every step of the way. The starting pay range for this role is $140,000+ per annum with 10% MBO. Discover how you can grow, lead, and make an impact by visiting our career page to learn more. NAVEX is an equal opportunity employer committed to including individuals of all backgrounds, including those with disabilities and veteran status. Seniority level Director Employment type Full‑time Job function Consulting and Strategy/Planning Industries IT System Custom Software Development and Software Development Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave Disability insurance #J-18808-Ljbffr NAVEX