Strategic Project Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Location: Carmel, IN

Department: Strategic Initiatives and Business Execution

Reports to: Sr. Director, Strategic Initiatives and Business Execution

Position Summary

The Strategic Project Manager is a high-impact, results-driven professional responsible for planning, executing, and delivering enterprise-wide strategic initiatives that support organizational priorities and long-term growth objectives. This role requires a blend of strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, and rigorous project management capabilities. The ideal candidate will partner with senior leaders to translate vision into action, driving critical projects that influence operational efficiency, customer experience, and market expansion.

This role is ideal for someone who thrives in complex, fast-paced environments and excels at aligning diverse stakeholders toward a shared goal.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Initiative Management

• Lead end-to-end execution of complex, high-visibility projects that align with business goals and corporate strategy.
• Work closely with executive sponsors to define initiative scope, objectives, ROI targets, and success metrics.
• Deconstruct strategy into actionable workstreams, creating structured work plans and timelines that account for dependencies and resource constraints.
  
  

Stakeholder Engagement & Leadership

• Partner with functional and departmental leaders to align project plans with business unit priorities.
• Influence and coordinate cross-functional teams, ensuring accountability and timely execution of tasks.
• Facilitate steering committees, executive presentations, and working sessions to provide transparency and solicit feedback.
  
  

Execution Excellence & PM Best Practices

• Apply formal project management methodologies (e.g., PMI, Agile, or hybrid) to track progress, manage risks, and control scope, schedule, and costs.
• Develop and maintain detailed project documentation: charters, timelines, Gantt charts, stakeholder maps, and communication plans.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and ensure alignment between project outputs and intended business outcomes.
  
  

Change Management & Communication

• Develop and execute change management strategies to drive adoption and minimize resistance.
• Create internal communication plans to inform stakeholders at all levels about project status, outcomes, and next steps.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and change agent across business units to foster a culture of continuous improvement.
  
  

Operational Impact & Process Improvement

• Identify inefficiencies, redundancies, and organizational barriers that may impact project success.
• Collaborate with internal process owners to redesign workflows and optimize business operations in alignment with project objectives.
  
  

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead large, cross-functional projects in a matrixed corporate environment.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex business data and link actions to measurable outcomes.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills; confident presenting to C-level executives.
• Expertise in project management software
  
  

Key Competencies & Attributes

• Strategic Thinking: Can connect day-to-day execution with long-term enterprise strategy.
• Influence without Authority: Skilled at leading teams and securing buy-in across multiple stakeholders.
• Execution Discipline: Focused on outcomes and meeting delivery targets with excellence.
• Problem Solving: Breaks down complexity and resolves issues quickly with clarity and structure.
• Adaptability: Comfortable with ambiguity and able to pivot as priorities evolve.
• Business Acumen: Understands industry trends, operational KPIs, and financial drivers.
  
  

Success Metrics

• Completion of projects on time, within budget, and in scope with measurable business impact.
• Positive feedback from executive sponsors and project stakeholders.
• Adoption and institutionalization of delivered changes (e.g., process improvements, technology rollouts, or policy shifts).
• Reduction in operational bottlenecks or redundancies across impacted business units.
• Contribution to continuous improvement of strategic project delivery frameworks within the organization.