Director of Strategic Initiatives Job Description

The Director of Strategic Initiatives drives strategic initiatives, and supports the development of long-term growth plans and profitability goals. Directs and oversees an organization’s strategic and long-range goal planning function. Being a Director of Strategic Initiatives is responsible for overseeing organizational reviews, communicating results to top management, and developing strategies based on organizational reviews. Analyzes and recommends emerging industry trends, expansion opportunities, including mergers and acquisitions, competitive threats, viability of outside business partners, venture capital sources, internal business performance and business process improvement. In addition, Director of Strategic Initiatives may be responsible for communications with industry analysts and the investment community. Requires a bachelor’s degree. Typically reports to top management. The Director of Strategic Initiatives manages a departmental sub-function within a broader departmental function. Creates functional strategies and specific objectives for the sub-function and develops budgets/policies/procedures to support the functional infrastructure. Working as a Director of Strategic Initiatives typically requires 5+ years of managerial experience. Deep knowledge of the managed sub-function and solid knowledge of the overall departmental function.

Director of Strategic Initiatives Job Description Template

Our company is looking for a Director of Strategic Initiatives to join our team.

Responsibilities:

  • Produce and distribute meeting agendas, presentations, thorough meeting notes and follow up on action items to resolution;
  • Assess and manage risks and issues, Ensure all risks/issues are brought to resolution in a timely and mutually agreeable manner;
  • Collaborate closely with global and regional stakeholders across Tapad – sales/customer success, product, technology, finance, etc. – to get work done;
  • Work with the Delivery team to ensure key projects are resourced and run successfully;
  • Work with the company’s senior executive leadership to define, structure launch, and drive strategic and operational initiatives;
  • Lead multiple cross-functional teams charged with implementing project objectives in addition to meeting project deadlines;
  • Manage external vendors; engage and team with consulting firms as and when needed.

Requirements:

  • Excellent prioritization and facilitation skills with a clear focus on results;
  • 6+ years of professional work experience in, strategy or related field; some high-growth operations or startup experience is highly desired;
  • Deep operational mindset and proven track record in process optimization and execution;
  • Ability to lead/ project manage cross-functional teams working on complex, operational and strategic initiatives;
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
  • Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced dynamic environment.