What are the responsibilities and job description for the Director, Strategic Initiatives position at Imperial Brady?
Imperial Brady is a leading North American distributor and solutions provider for cleaning and facility care, foodservice, and packaging. With more than 13,000 employees and a broad supply chain network, we deliver national scale with local expertise. Built on strong customer relationships and deep industry knowledge, we go beyond distribution—delivering Supplies Support through expertise, service, and a commitment to making every customer touchpoint a plus. #imperialbradyjobs
The Director, Strategic Initiatives is the execution backbone of the Office of Strategy & Transformation, converting board-level strategic priorities into structured, funded, tracked, and delivered initiatives. This person owns end-to-end program governance for one or more enterprise initiatives and is the trusted operator that business unit leaders rely on to keep cross-functional work on track.
Compensation Range: $180,000 to $220,000 Bonus
Salary range reflects the Jersey City, NJ market & compensation may vary based on geographic location
You Will
Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
- All correspondence will come directly from Imperial Brady and not a personal email address.**
The Director, Strategic Initiatives is the execution backbone of the Office of Strategy & Transformation, converting board-level strategic priorities into structured, funded, tracked, and delivered initiatives. This person owns end-to-end program governance for one or more enterprise initiatives and is the trusted operator that business unit leaders rely on to keep cross-functional work on track.
Compensation Range: $180,000 to $220,000 Bonus
Salary range reflects the Jersey City, NJ market & compensation may vary based on geographic location
You Will
- Own program governance for 1–3 major enterprise initiatives (e.g., M&A integration, network/footprint optimization, commercial excellence, margin improvement, digital enablement) including charter, workplan, milestones, and stage-gate reviews
- Build and manage business cases in partnership with FP&A, including investment, expected benefits, and timelines for benefit realization
- Manage cross-functional workstreams and steering committees, ensuring alignment, addressing interdependencies, and resolving issues
- Maintain risk and issue logs and drive mitigation actions through resolution
- Track EBITDA impact and benefit realization, ensuring results are accurate, audit-ready, and aligned with FP&A reporting
- Prepare executive- and board-level presentations and materials to support key business decisions
- Partner with Business Process Excellence teams to integrate automation and AI-enabled productivity initiatives into program plans
- Support IPO-readiness initiatives, including process documentation, controls, and KPI infrastructure
- Build alignment and strong partnerships with business units and functional leaders to drive successful execution
- Bachelor’s degree required; MBA preferred
- 5–9 years in program/project management, corporate strategy, management consulting, or a PE-portfolio operations/value-creation role; distribution, industrials, or B2B supply-chain experience strongly preferred
- Demonstrated ownership of complex, cross-functional initiatives with real P&L or operational stakes — not purely IT project management
- Strong financial acumen, including business case development, P&L understanding, and benefit tracking in partnership with FP&A
- Experience working with senior executives and business leaders, with strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with PMO/project management tools such as Smartsheet, MS Project, Asana, Power BI, or Tableau
- Comfortable using AI-enabled tools to support planning, reporting, and productivity
- Six Sigma, or similar certification is a plus
Imperial Brady is an EEO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, status as a parent, national origin, age, disability (physical or mental), family medical history, or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit-based factors.
Our company is a Fair Chance employer, committed to providing opportunities for qualified individuals with past justice system involvement. We believe in assessing candidates based on their skills and experience. A conditional offer of employment will be contingent upon the successful completion of a background check, consistent with applicable federal, state, and local laws.
Massachusetts Applicants
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Salary : $180,000 - $220,000